Come join Coordinator Jim Larocco for our third annual Christmas Tree Hike on the Mall (6-7 miles). From the Columbia Island Marina we will cross the 14th St bridge, walk around the Tidal Basin and then head to the Capitol on the east side of the mall to reach the Capitol Christmas Tree for a…

Holiday Celebration “Waffles and Walk” Please join us for a holiday celebration brunch and neighborhood hike/walk at the home of Linda and Bob. Linda and Bob provide the delicious food, you can bring something if you wish, but nothing required…

Join Chapter Coordinator Faroll Hamer and camino friends at 9:30am for a coffee conversation in Maryland. For those who want to continue the conversation, we will walk to the Sligo Creek Trail around 11 am for an out-and-back as far as you see fit. Meeting point: Zinnia Restaurant. 9201 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.…

Join Chapter members Marty Menez and Yumiko Almasov for a coffee conversation. The coffee klatsch is an opportunity for pilgrims and Camino enthusiasts to share experiences, advice, questions, and stories. Limited to 15 persons. Meeting Point: Panera Bread. 3201 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Winter Solstice Walk in the Bosque WHEN: Sunday, December 21st TIME: 9:30 AM Montaño Rd. NW,  WHERE: Pueblo Montaño Picnic Area and Trailhead  The parking area is on the south side of Montaño Rd. just east of Coors, west of the Rio Grande. HOST: Suzanne Blazier The walking route I will take you on is…

Join us on Sunday, December 21 at 10:00 AM at the Lebanon Hills Regional Park Visitor Center. The address is 860 Cliff Road, Egan. Lebanon Hills has 14 miles of trails with numerous trail heads (our hike will be about 5 miles). Let’s meet indoors before the hike for introductions. The dirt trails are mostly…

First time out with us, or long-time returnees … All are welcome to join us for this lovely out and back walk along the American River. Every “Last Sunday of the Month”, rain or shine, we meet for a lovely 6-ish mile walk along the American River. Up on the levee, we have a route…

Ring in the New Year with a brisk hike at McDowell Nature Preserve in Steele Creek and shake off the after-effects of the send-off of 2025. We’ll meet at the waterfront parking area to test out several of their trails, for a walk of 5-6 miles. This is a natural surface trail with an assortment of small hills.…

Easy social walk along Arizona Canal. Total distance: 3 miles easy Time: ~ 2 hour leisurely pace walking and coffee ABOUT THIS WALK: While the Camino de Santiago is generally the topic of conversation on all our hikes, this stroll is specifically targeted to those who are still trying to learn about the Camino and…

The Valley of the Sun chapter will be providing their Camino 101 presentation in the Civic Center auditorium Last year, more than 100 people participated in this event. Before you set out on your adventure on the 500-mile Camino de Santiago Walk, join us to become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like…