Easy urban social walk on pavement, portion on the Maricopa Trail. Total distance: 5K/3.1miles easy Time: ~ 3 hour leisurely pace walking, followed by 2nd breakfast (coffee & croissants), and a packing demonstration. ABOUT THIS WALK: The original pilgrims didn’t have the luxury of flying into Spain to pick up the Camino de Santiago from…

Join fellow pilgrims and share your favorite 100KM leg of any official Camino route. While the rules for obtaining a Compostela are still being refined, it is clear that instead of the requirement to walk the LAST 100KM (ex: from Vigo, Tui, Sarria, Ferrol, etc.), pilgrims can now walk ANY 100KM of an official route.…

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…

Easy social walk on asphalt trail along the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration area. Total distance: 7.4 miles out and back Trail is located north side of the Rio Salado Riverbed. It provides opportunities for bird watching and enjoying the beautiful riparian scenery. This asphalt trail is perfect for walking. The trail also offers excellent views…

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 will be an easy 3 mile stroll with coffee and conversation afterwards. The Gilbert Riparian Preserve is a unique place in the Valley with ponds that attract all kinds of birds and a nice mostly shaded path to beat the heat. This area is worth the trip where more than 300 species of birds…

This beautiful 5.6 mile moderately challenging hike leaves from the Gateway Trailhead and gradually climbs 1100 ft in elevation to a stunning view of the Valley. It is a rocky but well worn path in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The steady climb is great training (similar to the climb to Alto de Perdon on…

This event is limited to 50 people – ideally those walking at least 500KM where the length of time, terrain and conditions can be the most varied. NOTE: In an effort to reduce no shows, a $10 registration fee will secure your spot therefore you must register using the link: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/hikeshackpacking and then click on…

Grab your morning beverage and your questions about the Camino and jump on this informal zoom. Valley of the Sun hosts this coffee via zoom the 2nd Monday of EVERY month @ 8:00AM to ensure that no matter where you live in the Valley of the Sun or how hectic your schedule is – you…

Easy social walk along Tempe Town Lake and participation in the 5th Annual St James Global Camino Walk to spread the word about the Camino. ABOUT THIS WALK: While the Camino de Santiago is generally the topic of conversation on all of our hikes/walks, this hike is specifically targeted to those who are still trying…