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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.…

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…

Hike along the Ocean City, MD boardwalk. The hike will be approximately 5 miles and we will walk the full length of the boardwalk and back. We will meet on the boardwalk at 27th Street in Ocean City, MD. There are bathrooms at the meeting location and also along the boardwalk. Street parking should be…

We will be hiking approximately 4 miles and exploring Holts Landing State Park in Dagsboro, Delaware. The flat trail meanders thru mixed hardwood and a conifer forest. There is a combination of pine straw covered paths, sand mix and boardwalk trails. There are also beautiful views of the Indian River bay. We will meet at…

Join the DelMarVa Chapter on a on a 4.75-mile loop trail in the Redden State Forest. There is about 50-60% shade on this very flat trail (16 ft elevation gain). The entrance is located at Redden Forest Drive, Georgetown, DE. There is a parking lot at the end of the road. Bring your lunch and we…