Valley of the Sun (Phoenix)
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Morristown, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Wild Burro Hike
Feb 04, 2023 9:00AM—11:30AM
Wild Burro Day Use Area @ Lake Pleasant Regional Park. NOTE: the street address shown on the Lake Pleasant website will not take you to the park entrance. Google Wild Burro Use Area. From US74, turn north on N Castle Hot Springs Road, and then turn right on Lake Pleasant Access Road. You can also use coordinates (33.84862579623646, -112.34325181623285).
RegisterThis family-friendly hike features beautiful views of Lake Pleasant and possible wildflower and wild burro sighting! The hike starts on the Wild Burro trail and continues with the Beardsley trail when we cross the road. The grades are mostly long gradual up and down. We have seen Burros on this trail. The burros around Lake…
View MoreChandler, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino de Santiago at REI
Feb 09, 2023 6:00PM—7:30PM
Chandler REI - 870 N 54th St, Chandler, AZ 85226
RegisterAre you thinking about or planning your first Camino de Santiago? Join us at the Chandler REI store for an informative and fun discussion about the various Camino routes, and which route you should consider. We will cover Why Walk a Camino, The Basics for Completing a Camino (fitness, equipment, essentials for travelling in Spain,…
View MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Intro to Camino, Granada Park Stroll
Feb 11, 2023 8:30AM—11:00AM
MEET: Granada Park parking lot at 6505 North 20th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The parking lot fills quickly so look for the Valley of the Sun flag for the specific meeting spot in the parking area. Parking is also available along 20th Street.
RegisterABOUT 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 decide if they can/want to do it. Total distance: 3 miles easy Time: ~ 2 hour leisurely pace walking and…
View MoreOnline: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Feb 13, 2023 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom
RegisterJoin us with a cup of your favorite morning beverage for an open chat about all things Camino.
View MorePhoenix, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter, Valentine’s Day Fat Man’s Pass Hike
Feb 14, 2023 8:00AM—10:30AM
South Mountain Park - Mormon Trailhead, 8610 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
RegisterCoffee @ 8:00am and Hike starts at 8:45am. Join us for both or only one! Give yourself some love and/or invite someone you love for this must-do hike to Fat Man’s Pass and Hidden Valley. We will start on the Mormon Trail and go 1 mile up to the saddle. We will then connect with…
View MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Deem Hills Trail Hike
Feb 18, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM
Deems Hill Trail, 5050 W Andrea Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85083 (51st Ave & Deem Hills Parkway)
RegisterHIKE DESCRIPTION – 6 miles MODERATE with option to go to saddle East on the Circumference Trail (counterclockwise) for 1.7 mi. Take the Palisade Trail 0.75 mi to the Basalt Trail Take the Basalt Trail 0.22 mi to the saddle. Here we have an option: For those who don’t mind the climb and want the…
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