Next Saturday, July13, we’ve picked a “cool” repeat hike, at the Blue Ridge Tunnel. For once we won’t hike atop the Blue Ridge, but through it, Opened about three years ago, the nearly 170 year old tunnel was the first of its kind when it was finished in 1858 and was used until replaced about…

A chapter hike favorite from last spring, we will revisit this approximately 5-mile walk on the Trails at Grelen that will take you through meadows, orchards, and old-growth forest, providing some lovely vistas overlooking the Grelen Nursery. This is an easy hike with rolling hills and decent footing. Afterwards we can enjoy lunch together at…

Join us on Saturday, March 2, for our first official chapter hike in 2024! The sunshine and warmer temps are enticing us to the Blue Ridge mountains, where we will hike the Albright Loop trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This 3.6 mile loop trail is rated easy, with 675 of elevation climb, and some…

If you need a backpack, experienced and skilled staff will assist you with a fitting. They will assess your needs, do a torso measure for sizing, and make some suggestions. If you own a pack already, you are welcome to bring it for a pack shake down. You should load your pack as if you’re…

If you need a backpack, experienced and skilled staff will assist you with a fitting. They will assess your needs, do a torso measure for sizing, and make some suggestions. If you own a pack already, you are welcome to bring it for a pack shake down. You should load your pack as if you’re…

Join us for a potluck meal together followed by a moderated panel discussion and a Camino gear “Show & Tell”. We invite all attendees who want to bring their favorite poles, pack, shoes, sleeping bag, or other item to tell us in a minute or less what you love about it! Please RSVP for the potluck…

Join us for a potluck meal together followed by a moderated panel discussion and a Camino gear “Show & Tell”. We invite all attendees who want to bring their favorite poles, pack, shoes, sleeping bag, or other item to tell us in a minute or less what you love about it! Please RSVP for the potluck…

Join the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino for a 4.8 mile, out-and-back hike with rocky overlooks and stunning views on Saturday, December 2. This hike is rated easy to moderate, with modest elevation gain. We will meet at 10am at the Sawmill Run overlook/parking area, between MP 96 and 95 on…

Join us for a 6.3 mile hike on the Ragged Mountain Reservoir Loop! The hike has 900 feet of elevation gain and is rated a moderate hike. Bring a lunch or snack, and we’ll stop partway for a surprise treat! We will meet at the trailhead parking lot at 10am. Carpooling is encouraged as parking…

We invite all peregrinos past, present, and future to join us for a potluck dinner and Camino Q&A. Please email ShenandoahValley@americanpilgrims.org to RSVP and sign up to bring your favorite dish to share. Come hungry and curious!