Join us on Saturday, March 2, for a fun Atlanta city hike! New chapter members, B.T. & Brett Harman, will be guiding us. And they are both retired Atlanta history tour guides, so you know it will be fun! This will be a 2.5-3 hour trek on mostly flat terrain. We will begin walking on…

Total distance: 5K/3.1miles easy ; Time: ~ 3 hour leisurely pace walking, coffee, and packing demonstration. ABOUT THIS WALK: The original pilgrims didn’t have the luxury of flying into Spain to pick up the Camino de Santiago from their chosen point. The starting point for many was the doorstep of their own home. In this…

Please join us for our 2024 Shell Ceremony to honor all those departing for a Camino pilgrimage during 2024. These pilgrims will receive their pilgrim shells and a traditional pilgrim blessing as used in Spain on the Camino de Santiago. We will gather as usual at St. Paul’s Church in Pismo from 9:00-9:30am, followed by…

Join us on Saturday, March 2, for our first official chapter hike in 2024! The sunshine and warmer temps are enticing us to the Blue Ridge mountains, where we will hike the Albright Loop trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This 3.6 mile loop trail is rated easy, with 675 of elevation climb, and some…

Join us for a Zoom presentation focused on the Camino del Norte. This is an 865 km route across northern Spain, crossing the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia, to Santiago de Compostela. The unspoiled sandy beaches and rugged cliffs of the Atlantic Ocean, along with beautiful historical cities and towns make for a different Camino…

The pilgrim shell ceremony is an age-old tradition that is practiced all over the world. Pilgrims will be presented with a scallop shell to wear on their backpack, identifying them to all they meet as fellow pilgrims. The shell ceremony is an annual Chapter event. This is an event for both aspiring pilgrims and veteran…

Hike approximately 4 miles on the 5K trail and Blairs Pond Trails. The trail winds through wooded areas and over natural surface and some sandy soil. There are no bathrooms at the section we are walking but you can stop at the Abbotts Mill Nature Center before and/or after to use the restrooms. The parking…

Rescheduled from February 10 to February 24 due to poor trail conditions. Join us in Rancho Bernardo for a 5-mile moderate walk followed by wine tasting at Cordiano Winery. Parking: There is plenty of parking at the trail head. Unfortunately, no bathrooms, so plan to use the restroom before you go and/or stop on the…

There are two distances to choose from depending on your interest and health on the day of the hike. The Camino is the subject of most conversation on our hikes but the shorter distance (Intro to Camino Stroll) is specifically geared to answer questions for the Camino curious at an easier pace. This is our…

In this special virtual event hosted by the St. Louis Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino, producer/director Erin Dooley will join us for a screening of her documentary film “A Way to Forgiveness: Healing on the Camino de Santiago” (run time: 45 minutes). After the film, Erin will lead a discussion and take audience…