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…

This Moderate to Difficult round trip hike is 6 miles out & back with approx. 500 ft. elevation gain. The Adero Canyon area is a beautiful part of the Valley – tucked between Fountain Hills & Scottsdale. The hike starts on the Promenade Trail to the Western Bike Trail before accessing the Andrews-Kinsey Trail in…

HIKE DESCRIPTION – 6 miles MODERATE with option to go to saddle East on the Circumference Trail (counterclockwise) for 1.7 mi. Take the Palisade Trail 0.75 mi to the Basalt Trail Take the Basalt Trail 0.22 mi to the saddle. Here we have an option: For those who don’t mind the climb and want the…

Coffee @ 8:00am and Hike starts at 8:45am. Join us for both or only one! Give yourself some love and/or invite someone you love for this must-do hike to Fat Man’s Pass and Hidden Valley. We will start on the Mormon Trail and go 1 mile up to the saddle. We will then connect with…