This is the 3rd of four long hikes and provides a mix of terrain and a little bit of elevation to simulate a typical easy day on the Camino. We will begin walking from Walmart on 24th Street to the Highline Canal, along Baseline Rd with an optional coffee stop at Human Bean. We will…

This is the 2nd hike of four and is a great opportunity to gage your preparations for the Camino this spring or simply enjoy the company of fellow pilgrims. Wear your pack and favorite gear on this moderate hike on rock and dirt path. The Charles M. Christiansen #100 trail is in the middle of…

This is the first hike in the series of 4 back to back hikes to help you dial in your gear and/or fitness. The hike will depart from the Pima Dynamite Trailhead and walk north on Hawksnest to the junction with Browns Ranch Road which will be the turn around point. This is an easy…

Meet fellow pilgrims for coffee and Camino talk followed by our first Shell Ceremony of 2023. Everyone is invited to this event, especially any pilgrim setting off on their Camino this spring.

Made popular by the 2010 movie ‘The Way’, the Camino de Santiago is an ancient pilgrimage route that has been walked since medieval times by hundreds of thousands of people. We will cover why walk a Camino, the basics for completing a Camino (fitness, equipment, essentials for travelling in Spain, best times to go, etc.),…

Distance: 6 miles for this easy scenic loop; the hike will begin at 8:30 am. Granite Mountain Loop is one of the best places to see wildflowers in the Valley. The trail is mostly sand and fine gravel, very comfortable to walk on with almost any kind of walking/hiking shoes. Total distance is about 6…

Are you still actively planning and dreaming of your upcoming Camino? Are you looking for more info before starting your Camino? Do you have packing and logistics questions? This presentation is for you! We will provide a brief orientation of the Camino, followed by a discussion on traveling to your starting place and packing tips.…

Join us with a cup of your favorite morning beverage for an open chat about all things Camino.

This hike hits highlights of the easy trails (well groomed with little elevation gain). Tom will lead us from Lost Sheep, Moon Rock, Blevins, Cats Peak and Chain Fruit trails. Stunning views of the Superstition Mountains, shoulder-high chain fruit cholla cactus and possible deer sightings. This untouched area gives you a sense of what the…

Total distance: 5.6 miles & moderate (option B: 2.6 miles easy out & back hike); Elevation gain: 600 ft (option B: 188 ft) Time: 2.5-3 hours; the hike will begin at 8:15; come early (7:30 ish) to chill and visit over coffee. This moderate hike is so close to the city but feels like you…