Distance: 6 miles for this easy scenic loop. Granite Mountain Loop is one of the best places to see wildflowers in the Valley (if we have rain). 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 miles in flat/undulating…

This is the last in the series of four walks intended to help pilgrims dial in their gear. The terrain on the canal simulates the Meseta – flat and no shade but a nice place for conversation. Meeting Options (please indicate when registering): EAST: Olive & Ivy in Scottsdale (7135 E Camelback Rd #195) .…

This 3rd hike in the series is the most difficult with the highest elevation gain (similar in gain to the walk out of Portomarin or from Pamplona to Alto de Perdon on the Camino Frances). This series provides an opportunity to walk 10+ miles back-to-back with or without their Camino gear and with the support…

This is the second of four 10+ mile walks designed to help you dial in your gear and body in preparation for a Camino. You will learn a lot by walking two 10 miles hikes back to back. A portion of every Camino includes walking on pavement so this walk will do loops along the…

This is the 1st of four back-to-back long hikes and provides a mix of terrain and a little bit of elevation to simulate a typical easy day on the Camino (like leaving Leon). The purpose of this series of walks is to help pilgrims dial in their gear (shoes, socks, pack, rubbing, pain, etc.) and…

While the Camino de Santiago is generally the topic of conversation on all our hikes, this stroll is specifically targeted to those who are still trying to learn about the Camino and decide if they can/want to do it. We will walk 2 miles level and easy via the Arizona Canal Trail from G.R. Herberger…

Camino 201 is more in depth than our Camino 101 presentations which we have conducted at local REI stores and Libraries. It dives into Packing and Logistics tips as you make final preparations for your journey.

Come learn about the preparation involved that will allow you to hike from France to the West Coast of Spain, along the 500-mile Camino de Santiago! Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino pilgrim. Whether you just heard of the Camino and are looking for more information or…

Interested in learning or sharing information about the Camino? Or just having coffee with friends? Join us with a cup of your favorite morning beverage and talk about topics from the Camino to …?

THIS IS A TWO PART SERIES MARCH 8 AND MARCH 15 1:00-3:00PM Want to learn some Spanish before your Camino? Want to brush up on what you learned years ago? Join us for both two-hour instructional/conversational Spanish sessions at Burton Barr Public Library where we’ll review: Introductions Directions Lodging Navigating the bus/train station Farmacia essentials…