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Tempe, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Tempe Town Lake Walk

Oct 15, 2022 6:30AM—8:30AM

We will meet on the North side of the Tempe Beach Park Parking Lot (54 W Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe): closest to the walking path.

Much of the Camino is on paved surfaces or walking through towns. This Tempe Town Lake walk is a great simulation of a typical morning – like walking into or out of Burgos along the scenic route. We can decide if we want to include the short ‘A’ Mountain for fun (or to say that…

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Mesa, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter, Full Moon Hike, Usery Park

Oct 09, 2022 5:30PM—7:30PM

Blevins Trailhead in Usery Mountain Regional Park (3939 E Usery Pass Rd, Mesa). 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!

The Hunter’s Full Moon will rise at 6:13PM so we will begin our walk at dusk to gradually adjust to visibility. The leisurely hike will include the Blevins and Moon Rock (of course) Trails. Both trails are packed gravel with a few sandy washes and little elevation gain. We will begin watching the sunset as…

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, North Mountain Brewery Meetup

Sep 23, 2022 6:30PM—8:30PM

North Mountain Brewing Company (522 E Dunlap Rd)

Celebrate the official end of summer with other pilgrims at the North Mountain Brewing Company. Please sign-up for the event so that we know how big of an area to secure. Food & drinks will be your own responsibility. Please stay home if you are sick or not feeling well.

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Scottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Lost Dog Hike

Sep 17, 2022 6:30AM—9:00AM

Lost Dog Trail – Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve; 12601 N 124th Street, Scottsdale. Directions: From Shea Boulevard, turn north on 124th Street. The Trail Head parking lot is approx. 1 mile north of Shea, just beyond Anasazi Elementary School. Meet at the Lost Dog Trailhead at 6:20 am (at the Ramada). Since it may be hot, we will begin promptly at 6:30 am, and the hike should take approximately 2-2.5 hours.

Lost Dog Trail is a 4.2 mile out and back trail located in the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve. The halfway point is the Taliesin Overlook, with a view of Taliesin West, the one-time winter home of Frank Lloyd Wright and current headquarters of the FLW Foundation. The trail is rated as moderate with an elevation gain…

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Mesa, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Usery Park Full Moon Hike

Sep 10, 2022 6:30PM—8:30PM

Blevins Trailhead in Usery Mountain Regional Park (3939 E Usery Pass Rd, Mesa). 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 602.722.0612 the day of if you need help or are running late.

The Harvest Full Moon will rise at 7:16PM so we will begin our walk at dusk to gradually adjust to visibility. The leisurely hike will include the Blevins and Moon Rock (of course) Trails. Both trails are packed gravel with a few sandy washes and little elevation gain. We will begin watching the sunset as…

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, St. James’ Day in the Park

Jul 23, 2022 6:30AM—8:30AM

Meeting Place: Roadrunner Park (3502 E Cactus Rd) at a Ramada on the EAST side of the Park. (park your car on 36th Street).

Please join us for a celebration of St. James Day. Activities will include a short discussion of St. James and why we remember him on this day each year (actual St James Day is July 25th). We will welcome home spring pilgrims, and we will conduct a shell ceremony for those who are heading for…

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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat

Jun 13, 2022 8:00AM—9:00AM

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88258842148?pwd=aHhxR3VTeUlOdENXNk83MlRVMkM0QT09

Join us for our monthly zoom coffee chat. No agenda, just talk about anything camino related while enjoying a morning café con leche, or perhaps té.

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