Host: Linnea Hendrickson. Here is an opportunity to tell and hear Camino stories and get acquainted with past and future pilgrims. If you have pictures (maximum of 4) to accompany your story (maximum 4 minutes — could be less), send them to Linnea: albuquerque@americanpilgrims.org ahead of time so we can copy them to a single…

Father Steve Rindahl, founder of Warriors on the Way will be speaking about the program that takes veterans suffering from PTSD and Moral Injury on the Camino. This event replaces earlier scheduled events for this date, place, and time.

Distance: Approximately 4.5 miles with little to no elevation change. There is an option to increase the distance to about 5.2 miles. We will walk north along the Duranes Ditch to just south of Montano. West to the bosque and south through the bosque to the Rio Grande Nature Center, where there are restrooms. Returning…

We will walk on trails 365 and 401 from the Embudo Trailhead on Indian School Rd. to Camino de la Sierra and Commanche Rd. where the 365 takes a pause. There are no restrooms along the route. The walk is considered easy and we should complete 4-6 miles. Walk Leader: Pablo. Bring: water, snacks, sun…

Join us at the home of Bruce and Mary for the annual autumn gathering. Bring your favorite party dish to share, along with wine or other drink of your choice. There will be a blessing ceremony for those leaving on Camino in the next 6 months. If you are attending, contact local chapter or Bruce…

LOCATION: TOTAL WINE AND MORE UPTOWN ADDRESS: 6701 UPTOWN BLVD. NE To see the map click HERE. Learn what to pack, what to wear and other assorted pertinent info. Bring your questions! This presentation will begin with a one half hour wine tasting. Bring an easy nosh to share. Paper plates, napkins, utensils provided.

Overview: This is a moderately difficult loop trail in the Manzanitas trail system, combining elements of the Tunnel canyon-Birdhouse Ridge loop and the Otero Canyon-Blue Ribbon loop. It will be a good opportunity to test knees, endurance, and equipment. The hike total 11.4 miles and have a combined elevation change (uphill and downhill) of approximately…

MAP LINK Park directly in from the gate and look for the group of pilgrims congregating by their cars! HIKE LEADER: SUZANNE BLAZIER DESCRIPTION: 1. The walking route I will take you on first heads south from the Botanic Garden and past Tingley Beach. We will keep walking south, and will turn around at a…

To see the map, click HERE. DESCRIPTION: This hike is approximately 5.5 miles with an elevation gain of 610 feet. Considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hours to complete. This is a loop trail, starting in Otero Canyon, continuing onto Gnasty with a G, and returning on Blue Ribbon. If…

Bring a nosh to share. Paper goods and utensils provided. Post pot luck will be a wine tasting. Following this there will be a short intro to St. James and some of the lore surrounding him. Then a talk and slideshow of one pilgrim’s Camino Francés experience.