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.

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.…

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…

EVENT DESCRIPTION: This hike will be in conjunction with the Way to St. James Global Camino Jan 10, 2026 We’ll meet at 9:00 AM at the Cuivre River Visitor Center parking lot. We’ll then hike the Old Schoolhouse loop trail which starts at the Hardy Road trailhead and winds around gentle hills along the southeast…

On Saturday, January 10, 2026, the Minnesota Chapter will again join pilgrims from all over the world for the Global Camino! The Global Camino is the brain child of our friends at the Australian Pilgrims on the Camino. As they walk in Tasmania on January 10 & 11 (in lovely 70 degree weather), they’ve asked…

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.