Join REI for a presentation and discussion on walking the Camino de Santiago trail in northern Spain. Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino trekker. Preparations for the journey will be discussed, including backpacking gear needed. Explore with us the many layers of this ancient path designated as…

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…

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…

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…

There is no better way to remember and celebrate the Camino (or learn about it), than hearing from those who have recently returned. Join this for this Happy Hour (BYOB via Zoom) and let your fellow pilgrims take you to the Camino. Pilgrims who have completed the Frances, Portuguese and Norte will provide insight on…

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.

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 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…

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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…