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Alexandria, VA: Capital Area Chapter, Annual Shell Ceremony

Feb 25, 2024 3:00PM

Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA (Pavilion A)

The pilgrim shell ceremony is an age-old tradition that is practiced all over the world. Pilgrims will be presented with a scallop shell to wear on their backpack, identifying them to all they meet as fellow pilgrims. The shell ceremony is an annual Chapter event. This is an event for both aspiring pilgrims and veteran…

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Triangle, VA: Capital Area Chapter, Prince William Forest Hike

Jun 10, 2023 8:30AM

Please join chapter members Anna and Kevin Heaney on Saturday, June 10th in the Prince William Forest National Park for a 7.3 mile loop in the North Valley trail region starting at 9:00am. A packing discussion prior to the start at 8:30am. The hike will follow along 2 rivers in this loop, passing some beautiful…

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Hillsboro, VA: Capital Area Chapter, Sweet Run State Park Hike

May 27, 2023 9:00AM

Meet at the Blue Ridge Center (trail head)

Capital Area Chapter members Sharon and Tom Morris are leading a hike on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 9am at Sweet Run State Park (formerly Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship) on its inaugural weekend. The state park designation becomes official on Friday May 26th! This hike is 6.5 miles with 600 feet elevation gain.…

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Washington, DC: Capital Area Chapter, Rock Creek Hike

Apr 15, 2023 9:00AM

Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC

We will meet at the Pierce Mill Picnic Area (Grove 1 Picnic Area – the intersection of Tilden and Shoemaker Streets NW) and start hiking at 9am. No RSVP necessary. We are planning on an 11-mile hike north along the Valley Trail, up to Boundary Bridge where we will break and have a snack. We…

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Lorton, VA: Capital Area Chapter, Laurel Hills Practice Hike

Mar 25, 2023 8:30AM

Laurel Hills, 9751 Ox Rd, Lorton, VA 22079

Join chapter coordinator Jim Larocco on March 25 for an 8-mile hike through Occoquan Regional Park and Laurel Hills. Great opportunity for first time pilgrims to bring and carry the gear you will use on the camino. There will be a gear talk and gear check starting at 8:30 am. The hike will start at…

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Alexandria, VA: Capital Area Chapter, Shell Ceremony

Mar 12, 2023 3:00PM

Fort Hunt Park (Pavilion C): 8999 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA

The pilgrim shell ceremony is an age-old tradition that is practiced all over the world. Pilgrims will be presented with a scallop shell to wear on their backpack, identifying them to all they meet as fellow pilgrims. The shell ceremony is an annual Chapter event. If you are planning to walk the Camino for the…

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Fairfax, VA: Capitol Area Chapter, Annual Spanish Food & Wine Potluck

Jan 29, 2023 1:00PM—4:00PM

Fairfax, VA

The Capital Area Chapter will host its Annual Spanish Food & Wine Potluck. This is our annual gathering where we enjoy food and drink, share stories, and plan for the upcoming year. This event requires RSVP and is capped at 50 participants. Please email the Capital Area Chapter to RSVP.

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Milton, DE: DelMarVa Chapter, Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge Hike

Jan 08, 2022 10:30AM—12:30PM

Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge - 11978 Turkle Pond Road; Milton DE

Hike at the Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge. The hike will be approximately 4 – 5 miles and we will explore several connecting trails. We will meet in the parking area near the visitor center. The trails include different surfaces including crushed stone, boardwalk and through fields with exposed roots/uneven surfaces. There are several wildlife observation…

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Lewes, DE: DelMarVa Chapter, Cape Henlopen State Park Hike

Dec 04, 2021 10:30AM—12:30PM

Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, Delaware. Meet at the Senator McBride Beach Parking lot.

Hike at Cape Henlopen State Park on Saturday, December 4th at 10:30am. The hike will be approximately 4 miles and we will explore the Pinelands Nature Trail, Fort Miles Historical Area, the Great Dune Overlook and also climb up a WWII Observation Tower. The Pinelands Nature trail is a sandy surface covered with pine straw.…

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Rehoboth Beach, DE: DelMarVa Chapter, Gordons Pond State Park Hike

Oct 16, 2021 10:30AM—1:00PM

Gordons Pond State Park, Ocean Drive, Rehoboth Beach, DE

Hike the scenic Gordons Pond trail with views of wetlands, a large pond, World War 2 towers, and the ocean. Birds are plentiful and we have a great chance of seeing eagles, blue herons and other shorebirds. The trail consists of finely crushed gravel and an elevated boardwalk. We will meet for the hike at…

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