Meet at 8:30 AM inside the Park at the Trailhead Staging Area We will be hiking mostly on Blevins Trail, a loop we will follow counterclockwise, with an extension on the East end called Cat Peaks Loop. It is rated ‘Easy’ with a short section of ‘Moderate’ on the east side of Cat Peaks. Total…

Our annual potluck featuring wonderful Spanish food, wine, and beverages will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 1-4pm at St. Mary’s Church (5222 Sideburn Road) in Fairfax, VA. Bring your favorite Spanish dish (hors d’oeuvre, entree, dessert, or anything else you would like) and/or beverage (including Spanish wine or beer) to share with…

Join American Pilgrims on the Camino for an inspiring session that brings to life the incredible tradition and epic adventure of the Camino de Santiago. Through personal stories, cultural insights, and practical advice, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of both the spirit and logistics of pilgrimage. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or…

Join our Iowa Chapter charla to hear the experience of local Pampered Pilgrims, Jackie Saxon and Laurie Ihry, who opted to use a service or support system while on their Camino. They will share details of why they opted to use a service and what their experience was like. There will be substantial time for…

This is a live-zoom of an in-person presentation on walking short Caminos of 100KM. The in-person presentation will be in the Community Room at REI.

A presentation on walking short Caminos, (100KM). This event is in-person at REI but also being lived Zoomed.

Fernando Vigil will lead us on an urban walk in the area surrounding the school where he teaches. We’ll return to the school building to gather for a potluck meal. While we eat, we welcome attendees to step forward to share a piece of gear they couldn’t do without on their Camino. About the walk…

This is a live-zoom of an in-person presentation on walking the Camino Portuguese. The in-person presentation will be in the Community Room at REI.

An in-person presentation on walking the Camino Portuguese. This event will also be available live on Zoom.

Let’s kick off the 2026 year by getting together! If you are planning to walk your Camino in 2026, please let us know and we’ll have your shell waiting for you. This SV Chapter event is open to all, whether you are an APOC member or not.