Total distance: 5.8 miles; Elevation: ~411 ft Meet at 6:45 am @ Go John Trailhead Parking for departure @ 7:00 am Cave Creek Regional Park is located north of Phoenix, and became part of Maricopa County’s regional park system in 1963. This 2,922-acre park sits in the upper Sonoran Desert and ranges in elevation from…

Come learn about the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail! The Kumano Kodo in Japan is the UNESCO sister hike to the Camino de Santiago, and it is a gorgeous pilgrimage through the mountains. Iowa pilgrim Jane Rosen will share the story of her first pilgrimage hike in Japan. She learned a lot and now wants to…

On-line Zoom of a live presentation at REI on Walking in the British Isles. Two local Camino pilgrims have walked 10 routes in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Enjoy wonderful photos and stories about the varied routes available to walkers of all abilities.

Presentation at REI on Walking in the British Isles. Two local Camino pilgrims have walked 10 routes in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Enjoy their wonderful photos and stories about the varied routes available to walkers of all abilities.

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards,…

Meet at the Audubon climbing wall parking lot, near the water tower. We will walk along the Scioto Trail beside the Scioto River. We will pass Lower.com Field and make a stop at the North Market for coffee and a snack (purchase on your own). We will continue down High St, past the Statehouse, and…

Join us for the Chicago Chapter monthly hike. It takes place every second Saturday of the month and starts at 10 AM Central. More details are sent close to each month end via email. Please add yourself to our mailing list by clicking on the link below. https://americanpilgrims.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=df43ab236f5b1e62c47c0ec55&id=7b79b0ef2d

Join us for our monthly zoom coffee and chat. No agenda, just an opportunity to ask questions about your upcoming Camino, or discuss anything Camino related.

Are you looking for a challenging trek beyond the borders of Spain and/or Portugal? Local pilgrim, Julie Kordick, recently completed the Tour du Mount Blanc, a roughly 165km (100 mile) hiking circuit around the Mount Blanc massif in the Alps traversing through parts of France, Italy, & Switzerland. While not exactly a pilgrimage, it is…

We missed out in 2024 due to Hurricane Helene, but the park is recovering nicely and welcoming visitors. Located in Alleghany and Wilkes counties 60 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, Stone Mountain State Park is home to the 600-foot granite dome that is a designated National Natural Landmark and the historic Hutchinson Homestead, a restored mid-19th-century…