Join your Valley of the Sun Camino family on this EASY 4 mile out and back walk along Tempe Town Lake. Paved or crushed gravel surface with little elevation make it a nice walk for every ability. We will meet in the Red Robin parking lot on the North side of Tempe Marketplace (near the…

Join us for our monthly zoom coffee and chat. No agenda, just an opportunity to ask questions about anything that is on your mind related to a Camino.

Join American Pilgrims on the Camino for a broad and engaging session exploring different aspects of the Camino de Santiago and related pilgrimage routes. Each presentation offers a unique perspective—ranging from personal experiences and cultural insights to practical considerations and planning tips. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the Camino or are well on your…

Whether you are missing the Camino or anticipating one, grab your favorite beverage and let’s visit some of the statues along the Way. In addition to photos of some of the iconic (and some of the fun) statues, we will learn some interesting background about each. This informal presentation is curated by our own Perpetual…

Total distance: 5.8 miles; Elevation: ~411 ft Meet at 6:45 am @ Go John Trailhead Parking for departure @ 7:00 am Cave Creek Regional Park is located north of Phoenix, and became part of Maricopa County’s regional park system in 1963. This 2,922-acre park sits in the upper Sonoran Desert and ranges in elevation from…

Join us for an engaging introduction to the Camino de Santiago, the iconic 500-mile pilgrimage route stretching from France to the western coast of Spain. This session will explore the rich history, diverse landscapes, and transformative experience of walking the Camino, shared by experiences trekkers! Whether you’re just discovering the Camino or actively planning your…

Hike: 8.5 miles (Terrain is Moderate difficulty but any 9 mile hike can be Difficult) Elevation Gain: ~1400 ft This is a balloon shaped hike. From the Ramada Way (#7 on map), we will start on Mesquite Canyon, then connect to Willow Canyon to Ford Canyon until it connects with Mesquite Canyon, which will take…

Join us for our monthly zoom coffee and chat. No agenda, just an opportunity to ask questions about your upcoming Camino, or discuss anything Camino related.

Less than 4 miles Easy to Moderate along a mix of pavement, fire road and desert trail Join this conversational pace walk on the East side of South Mountain. Weekends are busy at this popular park so we will PARK AT RUSTLER’s ROOST. Like on the Camino, we will walk some pavement through a quiet…

6 miles mix of Easy & Difficult This is a great training hike because, like on the Camino, there is a hill to climb between sections of fairly flat terrain. We will meet at the Pima Canyon Trailhead (water and bathrooms available). From this trailhead we will walk the fire road (1.3 mi) and connect…