The Westminster Woods Trek-a-Thon was a fantastic day of connections, beautiful views, and tired muscles -- together we raised over $35,000 to uphold The Woods' camping ministry. 

It was an absolutely beautiful day -- plenty of sun, with just a little bit of fog off the coast.  Over 100 Trekkers completed the 10-mile trek from The Woods, up and over the coastal ridge, and down to Shell Beach on the Sonoma County coast. 

Thanks to every hiker, donor, and volunteer who helped make this an important, successful day in the life of Westminster Woods!

Registration started bright and early!

The first group of hikers -- ready for the ridge!

Group #2 gets underway

Matt Gough leads his group in prayer before heading out.

Our fine group of volunteers at the beach,

ready to welcome tired hikers

The view from the parking lot at Shell Beach

Joe Rivera and Jacob Kirkland led most of the way,

and hit the beach accompanied by staffer Molly Maline.

This group couldn't quite keep up with Joe and Jacob

Polly Hayes and Dan Fowler -- ready for another 10?

New-found friends Jeanne Cunningham and

Martha Gitiha celebrate as they approach the beach

Michelle & Anne Swanson finish with big smiles

This group of Summer Staffers ended

their 10-mile Trek with . . . the Happy Dance!!

Terri & Carol fly into Shell Beach,

then wave to their fans!

Paul & Sheila arrive with attitude!

Kathy McKenzie is triumphant, but tired!

Gene Cox said he hadn't done a hike like this

since his military days (40 years ago)!

Maybe next year, Alex...

Susan Wilcox & Diane Colborn arrive in style!

Alumni Katja Svendsen & Polly Hayes

reunite at the finish line

Caden rode almost the entire way on April's back!

Cinda Weisgerber crosses Highway 1 in high spirits!

Elena & Christine celebrate the Trek-a-Thon's success

Congratulations, hikers, and thanks to everyone

who made the Trek-a-Thon a reality!