Interested in Walking the Camino? Want to (re)connect with other Pilgrims? Join us for a Camino 101 Class on Sunday, April 10, 4pm. Bring your questions, your memories, and lets rekindle the spirit of the Camino, together. Please note, you must register to get the Link.

Meet-up will be the overflow parking lot on Old Hwy 41–just NW of the main visitor center parking lot. If coming from I-75 via Barrett Parkway, you will see the overflow parking lot on the right, immediately before arriving at the visitor’s center There will be two groups–one will be 10.2 miles and is the…

Atlanta-area pilgrim Mike Smith will be walking parts of the Camino Francés this October with fellow Atlanta-area pilgrim Steve McDaniel. Mike has offered to share a Q&A Zoom session (technology permitting) where we can hear about the Camino in-person!

With our first batches of post-lockdown pilgrims returning from Spain, we’d like to offer an opportunity for folks to share their stories and continue their pilgrimage that began upon leaving Santiago de Compostela. Newly returned, aspiring, frequent, or life-long pilgrim…all are welcome. Bring your stories, your favorite libation and snack.

We here at the Atlanta Chapter of American Pilgrims love to find new places to walk, and this time we’ve found a true south side gem – High Falls State Park. There are two great trails that offer completely different experiences, as well as boating, fishing, and camping! But let’s get back to the hiking…

This month’s hike will take the Atlanta Chapter to Kennesaw Mountain. We’ll have two options–the 5.8 mile Red Loop that will entail ascending the mountain. There will also be an out-and-back of about 5.2 miles that will not include the mountain. Meet at the Visitor Center. Please register for this event through the REGISTER button…

The Atlanta Chapter will be doing three separate loops that will add up to about six miles. Most write ups on the trails call it easy. We’d say moderate in that there are a few hills. All the trails are well graded with very few rocks and roots. We will be sharing the trail with…

The Atlanta Chapter’s April Hike of the Month will be at Arabia Mountain. Note, this is the same address as the AWARE center, but please do not block their parking spots or driveway. A little about the area – it is the site of a former granite quarry and also has some unique plant life.…

Our over-6-mile hike will use a combination of the red-blazed Sweet Gum Trail and the yellow-blazed Homestead Trail. These scenic, moderate trails wind through the forest and other beautiful views along Lake Allatoona and the Etowah River. We will finish up our figure-eight hike by returning to the Visitor’s Center. Remember, this is a GA…

New member Kelly Whitaker takes us on a hike on her beloved “home court” – Fort Yargo State Park. We will meet at the new Visitor Center Parking Lot, then hike almost 7 miles along the beautiful Lake Loop. This trail doesn’t have much elevation, but it has some beautiful lake views! After the hike,…