This family-friendly hike features beautiful views of Lake Pleasant and possible wildflower and wild burro sighting! The hike starts on the Wild Burro trail and continues with the Beardsley trail when we cross the road. The grades are mostly long gradual up and down. We have seen Burros on this trail. The burros around Lake…

Are you thinking about or planning your first Camino de Santiago? Join us at the Chandler REI store for an informative and fun discussion about the various Camino routes, and which route you should consider. We will cover Why Walk a Camino, The Basics for Completing a Camino (fitness, equipment, essentials for travelling in Spain,…

ABOUT THIS WALK: While the Camino de Santiago is generally the topic of conversation on all our hikes, this stroll is specifically targeted to those who are still trying to learn about the Camino and decide if they can/want to do it. Total distance: 3 miles easy Time: ~ 2 hour leisurely pace walking and…

Join us with a cup of your favorite morning beverage for an open chat about all things Camino.

Coffee @ 8:00am and Hike starts at 8:45am. Join us for both or only one! Give yourself some love and/or invite someone you love for this must-do hike to Fat Man’s Pass and Hidden Valley. We will start on the Mormon Trail and go 1 mile up to the saddle. We will then connect with…

HIKE DESCRIPTION – 6 miles MODERATE with option to go to saddle East on the Circumference Trail (counterclockwise) for 1.7 mi. Take the Palisade Trail 0.75 mi to the Basalt Trail Take the Basalt Trail 0.22 mi to the saddle. Here we have an option: For those who don’t mind the climb and want the…