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WAYS TO WALK

A Journey That Transforms

Whether you are joining a Camino de Sonoma guided walk, solo or with a group, we support you in being as prepared as possible to have the most impactful experience. 

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Guided Walks

A Guided Walk is led by experienced guides who support walkers to connect to the signature Camino experience through intention, reflection, storytelling, community, and connection to the land. 

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Self Guided Walks

Solo walks are completed on your own without a certified guide.  Walkers use resources provided on the Camino de Sonoma website to follow the route. 

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Caminata

Caminatas are shorter walks led by certified guides.  It includes all the core elements of the guided walk experience including intention, reflection, community, storytelling, and connection to the land. 

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Private Walks 

A Private Guided Walk allows your group to customize the Camino experience to your group of  15-20 walkers, while experiencing all the core elements of the full, guided Camino de Sonoma.  

PLAN YOUR WALK

What to pack

The Camino de Sonoma and Caminatas are paths that cross urban, rural, and wild places. Being prepared with appropriate supplies is tantamount to staying safe so that the journey unfolds optimally and with reduced unnecessary challenges. 

  • Hiking backpack

  • Route maps, including streets and park trails All Trails (may include charged phone and extra battery backup) 

  • Weather-appropriate clothing, layers, sun protection, and rain jacket or poncho

  • Safety vests for visibility

  • Hiking boots or shoes and extra pair of socks

  • Sunscreen

  • First aid kit

  • Utility knife or multi-tool

  • Plenty of water and electrolyte (General rule of thumb is 1 liter of water for every 2 hours of walking) 

  • Food and snacks

Getting to and from your car 

Guided walks are meticulously planned, and you will be invited to connect with the group prior to the walk to arrange carpools to and from so that we can easily shuttle each other to and from the walk. All walks require registration, and you can access that by signing up.

Walking Camino de Sonoma Solo

If you are walking the Camino de Sonoma solo, in a duo, or small group without a Camino de Sonoma guide, we encourage you to become familiar with the path via All Trails.

If you are looking to book a private guided small group walk, please

contact us here.

CAMIINO DE SONOMA VIA ALL TRAILS

You can access each stage on All Trails via these links:

Stage One | Sonoma to Kenwood

Stage Two | Kenwood to Santa Rosa

Stage Three | Santa Rosa to Sebastopol

Stage Four | Sebastopol to Occidental 

Stage Five | Occidental to Jenner

Stage Six | Jenner to Fort Ross

CAMINO DE SONOMA VIA STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS

Download step-by-step directions for each stage here.

Way finding these routes has been a true labor of intentional service, and the Camino is guided by volunteers. Please consider contributing to the 75x75 capital campaign to grow this movement and its reach.

Wayfinding these routes has been a true labor of intentional service, and the Camino is guided by volunteers.

Please consider contributing to the 75x75 capital campaign to grow this movement and its reach.

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