We will walk a combination of trails including Kiwanas, Las Lomitas, Ranger and the National Trail. This combination of trails – in either direction – prepared Christine to walk the Camino Frances from St Jean Pied de Port in 2024. You will gain a lot of elevation in a short distance – just like on…

Zoom meeting will be held (virtually) in the city of St.-Jean-Pied-De-Port. We’ll spend a few minutes learning about the city of St. Jean in France. Then, share a few stories and answer any questions. Then we’ll talk about the Camino books you are reading. Also, titles you may be interested in reading to help you…

Join our chapter coordinators at the REI Store located at 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens, Palm Beach, FL 33140 – for a presentation and Q&A on the Camino, followed by a screening of the short documentary Camino: The Journey to Santiago. The presentation will cover the historical and cultural background of the Camino and the practicalities…

Join us for a roughly 10 mile walk along the Wissahickon Creek, from East Falls to the Valley Green Inn and back. We will start at the trailhead for the Lincoln Drive/Wissahickon Bike Trail at Ridge Avenue, just across from the Wissahickon Transportation Center, and take that trail until it meets up with Forbidden Drive…

Out and back hike to Mt Vernon. Picnic lunch at Mt Vernon. 6 miles

Formal shell ceremony. Recipients must register in advance.

Join us at 1 pm in Blendon Woods Metropark for our 2025 Shell Ceremony at the amphitheater to left of Nature Center. First time pilgrims will receive their shell. A hearty sendoff will be given to new and pilgrims returning to the Camino as they prepare to embark on their adventures! All are encouraged to…

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 and start walking by 10:45 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes a…

Join representatives of the Valley of the Sun Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino to explore the rich history, stunning landscapes, and what it’s like to experience the incredible 500-mile journey along the Camino de Santiago across Europe. Discover packing tips and gear recommendations to help you prepare for a truly rewarding adventure.

Are you preparing for a Camino? Usually when we prepare, we think of all the exterior items we’ll need: footwear, clothes, pack, toiletries, guides, and the like. In this Camino event, we invite you to have a conversation about the inner journey. What is the impetus for your Camino? How might you take care of…