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Mesa, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Usery Loop Hike

Mar 11, 2023 8:00AM—11:30AM

Meet at Usery Mountain Regional Park NATURE CENTER (3939 E Usery Pass Rd, Mesa). Directions: Enter the Usery Mountain Regional Park (3939 E Usery Pass Rd, Mesa) entrance and display your Maricopa County Park Pass or pay $7 fee. Park at the Visitor Center. Call Tom Draggoo 541-954-3628 the day of if you need help or are running late.

This hike hits highlights of the easy trails (well groomed with little elevation gain). Tom will lead us from Lost Sheep, Moon Rock, Blevins, Cats Peak and Chain Fruit trails. Stunning views of the Superstition Mountains, shoulder-high chain fruit cholla cactus and possible deer sightings. This untouched area gives you a sense of what the…

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Mormon National Loop & Coffee

Mar 01, 2023 7:30AM—11:00AM

Pima Canyon Trailhead: 4800 E. Pima Canyon Road, Phoenix, AZ 85044

Total distance: 5.6 miles & moderate (option B: 2.6 miles easy out & back hike); Elevation gain: 600 ft (option B: 188 ft) Time: 2.5-3 hours; the hike will begin at 8:15; come early (7:30 ish) to chill and visit over coffee. This moderate hike is so close to the city but feels like you…

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Fountain Hills, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Andrews-Kinsey Trail Hike

Feb 25, 2023 8:30AM—11:30AM

Meet at Adero Canyon Trailhead (14800 Eagle Mountain Drive, Fountain Hills) at 8:30AM.

This Moderate to Difficult round trip hike is 6 miles out & back with approx. 500 ft. elevation gain. The Adero Canyon area is a beautiful part of the Valley – tucked between Fountain Hills & Scottsdale. The hike starts on the Promenade Trail to the Western Bike Trail before accessing the Andrews-Kinsey Trail in…

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Deem Hills Trail Hike

Feb 18, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

Deems Hill Trail, 5050 W Andrea Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85083 (51st Ave & Deem Hills Parkway)

HIKE DESCRIPTION – 6 miles MODERATE with option to go to saddle East on the Circumference Trail (counterclockwise) for 1.7 mi. Take the Palisade Trail 0.75 mi to the Basalt Trail Take the Basalt Trail 0.22 mi to the saddle. Here we have an option: For those who don’t mind the climb and want the…

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Phoenix, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter, Valentine’s Day Fat Man’s Pass Hike

Feb 14, 2023 8:00AM—10:30AM

South Mountain Park - Mormon Trailhead, 8610 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Coffee @ 8:00am and Hike starts at 8:45am. Join us for both or only one! Give yourself some love and/or invite someone you love for this must-do hike to Fat Man’s Pass and Hidden Valley. We will start on the Mormon Trail and go 1 mile up to the saddle. We will then connect with…

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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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