Meet in Maple Grove Picnic area near Rangers Station at 10 am. We will begin with our opening circle of introductions. We will walk the 3.8 mile Multipurpose Trail, which is asphalt and gravel. Wear footwear appropriate for terrain and weather. Restrooms available throughout park. There are a couple all weather drinking fountains available. There…

Meet in Maple Grove Picnic area near Rangers Station at 10 am. We will begin with our opening circle of introductions. We will walk the 3.8 mile Multipurpose Trail, which is asphalt and gravel. Wear footwear appropriate for terrain and weather. Restrooms available throughout park. There are a couple all weather drinking fountains available. There…

Join Hike Leader David Bennett on a 7.5 mile hike along the Cabin John Stream Valley Trail. This is a well-maintained trail, largely in wooded areas with some hills and short sections of sidewalk. Those who use poles will find them helpful. Bring water, electrolytes, and a snack. Please, no pets and be prepared to…

Join us on this fun hike which leads to Blackrock summit, featuring amazing views of Shenandoah Valley and Massanutten Mountain! We will meet at 10am at the Dundo Picnic Grounds at milepost 83.7 on Skyline Drive. Pack a lunch! The hike will take approximately 2 hours, and afterwards we will eat together and socialize in…

We will present all things Camino . We will talk about the when where and why. We will discuss all the different routes that the Camino de Santiago has to offer. We will go over different backpack options, what to bring, what to expect on where you would stay, what to expect on how many…

We will meet by the main bathrooms and the park. There is plenty of free parking. There are many trails in Riverbend Park to get lost and found in. We will walk 4 to 5 miles with the main focus on asking and answering any Camino related questions that future pilgrims might have.

This presentation and informational meeting is targeted towards those who have not yet been on a Camino, but all are certainly welcome. We will be focusing on gear, what to bring/what not to bring, and other tips for pilgrims. Since this will be hosted at REI, there will be staff available to assist with more…

Laurie Dennett is the author of A Hug for the Apostle and Waybread, both incredible books wherein she discusses her decades-long life as a pilgrim. A former Gathering speaker, she brings a wealth of information to our community.

Please join us for our popular Shell Ceremony and Pilgrim lunch! Here we will honor all of our local pilgrims who are setting off on Camino in 2026. We will present all of our walking pilgrims with a shell, and offer a blessing and some words of encouragement. We will follow our Shell ceremony with…

Join us for an 8 mile hike in Wharton State Forest on the Batona Trail. The terrain is flat and easy. There are restrooms at the start and finish in the Visitor’s Center. Meet at the Visitor’s Center parking lot in front of the Visitor’s Center.