Please join your fellow pilgrims to experience this 4.8-mile out-and-back trail, with 1,095 feet of elevation gain, near Olympic Valley, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 31 min to complete. For additional details check out https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/five-lakes-creek-trail. Nestled in the foothills of the Granite Chief Wilderness, just north of Lake Tahoe…

Experience an unforgettable evening at the historical Sebastiani Theater in Sonoma, CA, on August 10th with Celeste Mancenelli’s acclaimed performance, “Crying on the Camino.” Sponsored by American Pilgrims on the Camino, this captivating show takes you on an emotional journey through the highs and lows of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Celeste Mancenelli, a renowned…

Since the 11th century, monks and pilgrims have been living in the wine regions of the Camino de Santiago. If you have walked the Camino, it is likely that you have tried a wine or two along The Way. Please join us at this popular Wines of the Camino wine tasting event during which we…

Mass. We begin at St. Francis of Assisi at 11:30 AM for Sunday Mass. At the end of Mass, there will be a Pilgrim Blessing for all chapter members. Attendance at Mass is encouraged but not required. Potluck. We will begin the social event with a potluck at ~12:45 PM. We are encouraging you to…

We begin at St. Francis of Assisi at 11:30 AM for Sunday Mass. At the end of Mass, there will be a Pilgrim Blessing for all chapter members. Attendance at Mass is encouraged but not required. We will begin the social event with a potluck at ~12:45 PM. We are encouraging you to bring an…

Please join us in-person to celebrate this year’s returning pilgrims at our Welcome Home Celebration Potluck. 28 members of our Chapter will have walked the Camino routes in Spain, Portugal, Italy or France this year. Please come join us in honoring them and listening to their experiences: the good, the bad, and the most memorable.…

Experience this 4.8-mile out-and-back trail, with 1,095 feet of elevation gain, near Olympic Valley, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, hiking, and horseback riding, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. Nestled in the foothills of the Granite Chief Wilderness, just north of Lake Tahoe…

Joyce Rupp wrote a book considered to be in the top 10 of Camino books titled, Walk in a Relaxed Manner, that will be the theme of this hike. This trail appeals to all the senses, you can get lost in the diversity in a short distance. It starts with a short climb up to…

Hike Description: Total distance is about 9.2 miles (9.7 miles with Bull wheel), Mostly downhill with elevation loss of about 1,450 feet. We will enter the forest at the Incline Flume trailhead (elevation 7750) and follow the 7700-elevation contour for about 4 miles. At this point we cross the Diamond Peak Ski slopes for a…

Distance 8.5 miles. 1,500 feet of elevation gain. Moderate ++. We will walk 3 blocks from the Mormon Station to the Genoa Loop trailhead at the end of Carson street. The first two miles are a strenuous 1,100 foot climb. Once at the top, the trail is relatively flat. Views of the Carson Valley are…