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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Sep 02, 2023 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

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…

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San Francisco Bay, CA: Northern California Chapter, Angel Island Hike

Aug 26, 2023 10:30AM—5:30PM

Angel Island ferry landing

Join us for sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay as we take the ferry for our annual hike around the perimeter of historic Angel Island, the largest natural island in the Bay and site of the former U.S. Immigration Station, the so-called “Ellis Island of the West,” as well as various Army installations that…

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Marin County, CA: Northern California Chapter, Hill 88 Hike

Aug 12, 2023 9:30AM—2:30PM

Meet at the Fort Cronkhite parking lot in front of the restrooms.

What do you get when you combine sweeping views, a whale skeleton, Cold War history, and a hilltop summit? A fantastic Camino hike. Join us at Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands for a hike up to the top of Hill 88, site of a former Nike missile radar station. We’ll start the 6.5-mile loop…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Aug 05, 2023 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

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…

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San Francisco, CA: Northern California Chapter, St. James’ Day Walk

Jul 29, 2023 1:00PM—5:30PM

Meet us at the Presidio Transit Center

This year’s St. James’ Day walk gives you a chance to channel your inner hospitalero/a so you can finish your morning chores before joining us to celebrate Santiago with a leisurely afternoon stroll that starts at the Presidio and ends – where else? – our favorite tapas bar in the Mission. This 7-mile walk will…

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Lafayette, CA: Northern California Chapter, St. James’ Day Potluck & Tribute to John Brierley

Jul 23, 2023 12:00AM—4:00PM

Lafayette, CA (Address will be provided to registered attendees)

Join us for a pilgrim potluck on Sunday, July 23 to celebrate St. James Day at Pam Fletcher’s backyard in Lafayette. We will have a chance to share a story, reflect on our Camino experience, and raise a glass to the late John Brierley, Camino guidebook author and friend to pilgrims. Bring appetizers, salad, main…

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Marin County, CA: Northern California Chapter, Samuel P. Taylor Park Hike

Jul 15, 2023

Meet at the end of the Taylor Camp/Azalea Picnic Area parking lot by the bathrooms.

Tune up for your next Camino! This gorgeous hike in Samuel P. Taylor State Park, that often-bypassed park off Sir France Drake Boulevard on the way to Point Reyes, features a long gradual climb through laurels and redwoods to Barnabe Peak, where we will have magnificent views north to Tomales Bay and south to Mt.…

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Orinda, CA: Northern California Chapter, Orinda to Rockridge Hike

Jul 09, 2023 10:00AM—4:00PM

We'll meet at 10:00 AM at the entryway to the Orinda BART station

We are pleased to invite you to a fully BART-able hike which will begin at the Orinda BART station and end in the Elmwood District in Berkeley. The hike will take us through parts of downtown Orinda onto East Bay MUD protected territory and up into Tilden in the East Bay Regional Park where we…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Jul 01, 2023 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

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…

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Marin County, CA: Northern California Chapter, Muir Beach Hike

Jun 17, 2023 10:00AM

Muir Beach parking lot, Pacific Time

Join us for a hike near Muir Beach in Marin as we hike along Redwood Creek and the Coastal trail for some wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean. Total distance is 8 to 9 miles. Beer stop after the hike at the Pelican Inn for those so inclined. Bring: A bag lunch, water, sturdy walking…

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