Easy social walk in mostly shaded Gilbert Riparian Preserve Total distance: 3 miles easy Elevation gain: Not significant Time: ~ 1.5 hours (leisurely pace) 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…

Meet fellow pilgrims for coffee and Camino talk followed by a Shell Ceremony. Everyone is invited to this event to share the excitement of new pilgrims setting off on their Camino and wish them Buen Camino. A Shell Ceremony is also scheduled for July 22 for pilgrims leaving later in 2023. This meet-up coincides with…

Distances: Echo Canyon Hike: 4.2 miles easy/moderate; Heart of Rocks Addition: 7.5 miles moderate with challenging 1.1 mile Heart of Rocks loop. The Chiricahua National Monument has to be among the most magical places on earth! Friend’s who have hiked this area say: ‘I can’t believe this isn’t more crowded than the Grand Canyon!’, ‘How…

Distance: 3 miles – Easy to Moderate (due to uneven terrain and semi-arid) Fort Bowie witnessed almost 25 years of conflict between the Chiricahua Apache and the US Army, and remains a tangible connection to the turbulent era of the late 1800s. Explore the history of Fort Bowie and Apache Pass as you hike 3…

What are the most architectonical “jewels” of the Camino? The cathedrals! Walking the Frances provides the opportunity to see many of the most beautiful cathedrals in Spain. This presentation will explain church architecture and the history of Cathedrals along the Frances. Whether you plan to walk the Frances or already have, this presentation will enhance…

JOIN US FOR ZOOM CAMINO COFFEE: 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 the final long walk in the series of Are You Ready and is a great opportunity to gage your preparations for the Camino this spring or simply enjoy the company of fellow pilgrims. We will walk east and see the historic Arizona Falls along the canal and then on to Little O’s Arcadia…

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…