Valley of the Sun (Phoenix)

Current & Upcoming

Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat

Dec 11, 2023 8:00AM—9:00AM

Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88258842148?pwd=aHhxR3VTeUlOdENXNk83MlRVMkM0QT09#success

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JOIN US FOR ZOOM CAMINO COFFEE: Interested in learning or sharing information about the Camino? Or just having coffee with friends? Join us with a cup of your favorite morning beverage and talk about topics from the Camino to …?

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Holiday Walk

Dec 16, 2023 4:30PM—7:30PM

We will meet in the North Phoenix Baptist Church Parking lot in the north west corner (by Central & Bethany Home traffic light).

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Holiday Walk with Hot Cocoa & Lights Easy training and social walk along Murphy’s Bridle Path along Central Ave. Total distance: 5 miles easy; Time: ~ 2 hours (leisurely pace) Hike leader: Tina Strickler 602-722-0612 We will check all the seasonal boxes on this walk. The leaves are Fa la la la lling along this…

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Holiday Walk

Dec 16, 2023 4:30PM—7:00PM

Meet in the North Phoenix Baptist Church parking lot in the north west corner (by Central & Bethany Home traffic light).

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We will check all the seasonal boxes on this walk. The leaves are Fa la la la lling along this beautiful established neighborhood path and it is magical! We will begin our walk at 5:00, to experience this bit of Fall and enjoy looking at the mansions along this area of Central Avenue. On our…

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Holiday Walk to the Helipad

Dec 19, 2023 3:00PM—5:30PM

Meet at Desert Foothills Trailhead, 14251 S Desert Foothills Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85048

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Holiday @ Helipad – Moderate walk to see the Christmas Tree on Helipad Hill but back in time to drive by the Ahwatukee Christmas Lights along Chandler Blvd. Total distance: 4 miles moderate Time: ~ 2 hours (leisurely pace) Each year someone carries a Christmas tree to the top of Helipad Hill in Ahwatukee. You…

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Fort McDowell, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Butcher Jones Trail Hike

Nov 18, 2023 8:30AM—11:00AM

Meet at Butcher Jones Trailhead - from Phoenix, take AZ-Loop 202 East to the Beeline Highway 87 North. Pass Fort McDowell Casino on your left-hand side and continue into Tonto National Forest. Take the Bush Highway turnoff on the right (south) for approximately 2 ½ miles to Butcher Jones Beach Road (FR 166). Turn left and travel approximately 2 miles to the Butcher Jones Recreational Area. The trailhead is in the southeast corner of the parking lot.

Fountain Hills, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter, McDowell Regional Park Scenic Trail Hike

Nov 15, 2023 8:00AM—10:00AM

McDowell Mountain Regional Park: 16300 McDowell Mountain Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat

Nov 13, 2023 8:00AM—9:00AM

Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88258842148?pwd=aHhxR3VTeUlOdENXNk83MlRVMkM0QT09#success

Paradise Valley, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 at REI

Nov 09, 2023 6:00PM—7:30PM

Paradise Valley REI store

Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Welcome Home Ceremony

Nov 04, 2023 4:00PM—6:00PM

Meeting Place: Papago Park - Ramada #2 (625 N Galvin Parkway). ENTER toward Phoenix Zoo but take the FIRST LEFT IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEDIAN. Follow one-way drive around (and over speed bumps) and past the Hole in the Rock lot where it circles back around. TAKE THE FIRST DRIVE TO THE RIGHT AFTER the Hole in the Rock parking lot. THEN QUICK LEFT to continue on drive to RAMADA 2 LOT ON LEFT.

Mesa, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Full Moon Hike, Usery Park

Oct 28, 2023 4:30PM—7:00PM

Meet: 4:45 PM at Blevins Trailhead in Usery Mountain Regional Park (3939 E Usery Pass Rd, Mesa). Directions: Enter the Usery Mountain Regional Park (3939 E Usery Pass Rd, Mesa) entrance and show your Maricopa County Park Pass or pay $7 fee. You can ask the ranger for a map & directions or continue straight on Usery Park Rd to Blevins Trail Rd for 1.5 miles. You will pass a restroom on the left side and then see a large unpaved parking lot beyond it. Park there!