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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Feb 13, 2023 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom
Join us with a cup of your favorite morning beverage for an open chat about all things Camino.
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Phoenix, 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.
ABOUT 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…
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Chandler, 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
Are 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,…
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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).
This 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…
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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino de Santiago at REI
Jan 26, 2023 6:00PM—7:30PM
Paradise Valley REI - 12634 N Paradise Village Pkwy W, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Are you thinking about or planning your first Camino de Santiago? Join us at the Paradise Valley 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…
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Peoria, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Sunrise Mountain Trail Hike and Pinchos
Jan 21, 2023 2:00PM—4:00PM
Hike: Westwing Mountain Preserve (27100 N Westwing Parkway, Peoria); Potluck Pinchos: Charlotte's Home (26921 North 100th Ave, Peoria)
Join us for a moderate hike, followed by a relaxing potluck! The hike will begin on Sunrise Mountain Trail and connect with the Saguaro Family Loop. This hike intersects with other trails making it a great opportunity to check out the Westwing Mountain Preserve area for future hikes and see amazing views of the North…
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Online:Valley of the Sun Chapter, Chapter Meeting
Jan 19, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM
Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85749844929?pwd=a0x3bFJZVkZaVm15cWxCS0ZLZDN5Zz09
Join us for our first zoom chapter meeting of 2023, to discuss our plans for the new year, and hear about some Favorite Places from a couple local pilgrims who walked a Camino in 2022.
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Tempe, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Tempe Town Lake Stroll
Jan 14, 2023 8:30AM—10:30AM
MEET: 1000W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281. Dirt parking area northwest of Rio Salado and Hardy Drive. Plenty of parking at no charge.
Easy social walk along Tempe Town Lake, 1 hour leisurely pace walking and coffee. While the Camino de Santiago is generally the topic of conversation on all of our hikes/walks, this hike is specifically targeted to those who are still trying to learn about the Camino and decide if they can/want to do it. We…
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Mesa, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Pass Mountain Hike
Dec 17, 2022 8:00AM—11:30AM
Meet: 8:00 AM at Blevins Trailhead in Usery Mountain Regional Park. 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! Call Tom Draggoo 541-954-3628 the day of if you need help or are running late.
The Pass Mountain Loop hike is a beautiful loop around Usery Mountain with spectacular views all around! The trail begins at the Blevin’s Trailhead Staging area and we will walk counter clockwise to the top of Pass Mountain and around the mountain. In addition to epic views you will enjoy solitude as this hike is…
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Scottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Crested Cactus Hike
Nov 19, 2022 9:00AM—10:30AM
Meet: Pima/Dynamite Trailhead, meet at the map by the bathrooms. There is water and restrooms at the trailhead. Directions: 28777 N. Pima Rd, Scottsdale. From 101 go North on Pima Rd past Dynamite Rd. Entrance to the parking lot is on the east side of Pima .25 miles north of Dynamite.
Easy ~3 mile hike in the beautiful Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve to see a rare crested cactus. (Elevation gain minimal) Have you seen a crested cactus? This is the perfect opportunity to see one and to include your out of town guests on an easy hike in beautiful weather. The trails (Latigo and Sidewinder) are mostly…
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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Feb 13, 2023 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom
Join 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, 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.
ABOUT 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 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
Are 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 MoreMorristown, 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).
This 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 MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino de Santiago at REI
Jan 26, 2023 6:00PM—7:30PM
Paradise Valley REI - 12634 N Paradise Village Pkwy W, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Are you thinking about or planning your first Camino de Santiago? Join us at the Paradise Valley 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…
View MorePeoria, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Sunrise Mountain Trail Hike and Pinchos
Jan 21, 2023 2:00PM—4:00PM
Hike: Westwing Mountain Preserve (27100 N Westwing Parkway, Peoria); Potluck Pinchos: Charlotte's Home (26921 North 100th Ave, Peoria)
Join us for a moderate hike, followed by a relaxing potluck! The hike will begin on Sunrise Mountain Trail and connect with the Saguaro Family Loop. This hike intersects with other trails making it a great opportunity to check out the Westwing Mountain Preserve area for future hikes and see amazing views of the North…
View MoreOnline:Valley of the Sun Chapter, Chapter Meeting
Jan 19, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM
Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85749844929?pwd=a0x3bFJZVkZaVm15cWxCS0ZLZDN5Zz09
Join us for our first zoom chapter meeting of 2023, to discuss our plans for the new year, and hear about some Favorite Places from a couple local pilgrims who walked a Camino in 2022.
View MoreTempe, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Tempe Town Lake Stroll
Jan 14, 2023 8:30AM—10:30AM
MEET: 1000W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281. Dirt parking area northwest of Rio Salado and Hardy Drive. Plenty of parking at no charge.
Easy social walk along Tempe Town Lake, 1 hour leisurely pace walking and coffee. While the Camino de Santiago is generally the topic of conversation on all of our hikes/walks, this hike is specifically targeted to those who are still trying to learn about the Camino and decide if they can/want to do it. We…
View MoreMesa, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Pass Mountain Hike
Dec 17, 2022 8:00AM—11:30AM
Meet: 8:00 AM at Blevins Trailhead in Usery Mountain Regional Park. 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! Call Tom Draggoo 541-954-3628 the day of if you need help or are running late.
The Pass Mountain Loop hike is a beautiful loop around Usery Mountain with spectacular views all around! The trail begins at the Blevin’s Trailhead Staging area and we will walk counter clockwise to the top of Pass Mountain and around the mountain. In addition to epic views you will enjoy solitude as this hike is…
View MoreScottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Crested Cactus Hike
Nov 19, 2022 9:00AM—10:30AM
Meet: Pima/Dynamite Trailhead, meet at the map by the bathrooms. There is water and restrooms at the trailhead. Directions: 28777 N. Pima Rd, Scottsdale. From 101 go North on Pima Rd past Dynamite Rd. Entrance to the parking lot is on the east side of Pima .25 miles north of Dynamite.
Easy ~3 mile hike in the beautiful Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve to see a rare crested cactus. (Elevation gain minimal) Have you seen a crested cactus? This is the perfect opportunity to see one and to include your out of town guests on an easy hike in beautiful weather. The trails (Latigo and Sidewinder) are mostly…
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