Join Chapter member Jim Doman and camino friends at 9:30am for a coffee conversation in Maryland. We will have a discussion about our favorite hiking apps and new ultra-light backpacking equipment. 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…

Join Chapter Coordinator Trisha Robertson for a hike combining Hemlock Overlook and Bull Run Trails for a 7.5 mile route with approximately 715 ft elevation change. Hiking sticks are recommended as we will encounter varied terrain including some steep hills and rocky sections. Trail runners will be fine. There are no water services until the…

Join Chapter member Marty Menez 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.

Join Chapter member David Bennett for a hike on Little Falls and Capital Crescent Trails to C&O Canal and Georgetown. Return by Glover-Archbold Trail and Massachusetts Ave. The hike is approximately 8.5 miles with moderate difficulty (hard surface/packed surface, wooded stream valley). Return is along Massachusetts. Ave. (~1.5 mi.) either on foot or by taking…

Every year in May, Embassies of the European Union open their doors to the public for a day of culture, food, music, and more. For the second year in a row, the Embassy of Spain has generously invited our chapter to participate! We’ll be staffing a table highlighting the Camino and our chapter activities. Please…

Join Chapter members of the social committee for a coffee chat in Tysons Corner, VA at Basecamp Coffee. Come out to share what you know and ask what you would like to know about the Camino de Santiago. Hope to see you there! Meeting Point: Basecamp Coffee Roasters. 8461D Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner, VA

Join Chapter Coordinator Trisha Robertston for a hike at Sky Meadows State Park — a 1,860-acre park with scenic views, woodland trails and rolling pastures of a historic farm. This moderate difficulty hike will link several trails to create a 5-mile loop with 1,100 feet of elevation change. The hike should take 2.5 – 3…

Join Chapter member Dottie Bumb for a hike along the Schaeffer Farm Trail, which is a multi surface trail with stream and road crossings over approximately 9 miles. This is a loop trail with places to loop back and shorten if needed. There is a porta john and a restroom along the start of the…

Join Chapter member Dottie Bumb for a hike along Hoyle’s Mill Trail. We’ll walk approximately 8 miles out and back on relatively flat terrain with stream crossings. Poles would be helpful and bug spray as well. There is a porta john near the parking area. Bring a snack/lunch. As always, be prepared to Leave No…

Join Chapter Coordinator Don Shaw and Chapter members Joan and Mike Walsh for a community roundtable discussion at the Walsh home. This is the first of four sessions focusing on the spiritual aspects of the Camino. Attendance is limited to 40 pilgrims. Please bring a snack to share. Location will be sent to participants who…