This is a practice camino with those seeking instruction on “how to walk as well as use poles” asked to arrive at 0830. The actual hike starts at 0900. Park in the large lot next to the Suffragette Memorial. Bring a picnic lunch if you wish to do the entire hike. After the hike, there…

Practice camino hike including full gear demonstration. New peregrinos should bring gear they have already purchased and plan to carry on a camino. Our hike mirrors the Camino Frances as we hike up to Laurel Hills Park and walk in varying terrain just like that camino. Distance is up to each person as there are…

Park at the Wilson Mill park lot. Space is limited, but there is another parking lot, Kingsley, down the road. Hike leaders will meet those who park there and walk them back via a trail to the start of the hike with everyone. Carpooling is advised. There are two separate loops for the hike, the…

Tonya Bubolz who has walked the Wisconsin Way will discuss her experience, providing details on the route, steps, accommodations, etc.

Please arrive at 0845 for 9am start. Walk will include Theodore Roosevelt Island. Lunch at Guapos or bring your own. Must sign up.

Coffee for our Maryland peregrinos to exchange ideas, learn about caminos walked and to be walked.

coffee gathering to chat about caminos, past and future. Limit: 15 participants

Out and back hike to Mt Vernon. Picnic lunch at Mt Vernon. 6 miles

Formal shell ceremony. Recipients must register in advance.

Chapter members, Jay and Emiko will lead an 11-mile hike, north along the Valley Trail, up to Boundary Bridge where we will break and have a snack. We will return along the West Ridge Trail (click here for a map). This is a longer vigorous hike; total estimated time is about 6 hours. There is…