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Wilcox, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Chiricahua National Monument Hike

Apr 23, 2023 8:00AM—12:30PM

Chiricahua Visitor Center, 12856 East Rhyolite Creek Road, Willcox, AZ 85643

Distances: Echo Canyon Hike: 4.2 miles easy/moderate; Heart of Rocks Addition: 7.5 miles moderate with challenging 1.1 mile Heart of Rocks loop. The Chiricahua National Monument has to be among the most magical places on earth! Friend’s who have hiked this area say: ‘I can’t believe this isn’t more crowded than the Grand Canyon!’, ‘How…

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Bowie, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Fort Bowie Hike

Apr 22, 2023 12:00PM—2:00PM

Location: Apache Pass Road Trailhead, 3500 South Apache Pass Rd, Bowie, AZ 85605

Distance: 3 miles – Easy to Moderate (due to uneven terrain and semi-arid) Fort Bowie witnessed almost 25 years of conflict between the Chiricahua Apache and the US Army, and remains a tangible connection to the turbulent era of the late 1800s. Explore the history of Fort Bowie and Apache Pass as you hike 3…

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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Cathedral Architecture on the Camino Frances

Apr 20, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM

Zoom Meeting - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88366246751?pwd=aHRqamVzR04wV0JNKzJJMnNDNXp0Zz09#success

What are the most architectonical “jewels” of the Camino? The cathedrals! Walking the Frances provides the opportunity to see many of the most beautiful cathedrals in Spain. This presentation will explain church architecture and the history of Cathedrals along the Frances. Whether you plan to walk the Frances or already have, this presentation will enhance…

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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee Chat

Apr 10, 2023 8:00AM—9:00AM

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

JOIN US FOR ZOOM CAMINO COFFEE: Interested in learning or sharing information about the Camino? Or just having coffee with friends? Join us with a cup of your favorite morning beverage and talk about topics from the Camino to …?

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Arcadia Arizona Canal Walk

Apr 03, 2023 6:30AM—11:30AM

G.R. Herberger Park: 5802 E Indian School Rd.

This is the final long walk in the series of Are You Ready and is a great opportunity to gage your preparations for the Camino this spring or simply enjoy the company of fellow pilgrims. We will walk east and see the historic Arizona Falls along the canal and then on to Little O’s Arcadia…

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, South Mountain Urban Walk

Apr 02, 2023 6:30AM—11:30AM

Walmart Parking Lot (2435 E Baseline Rd, park near 24th Street). We will meet on the WEST SIDE OF WALMART (closest to 24th Street).

This is the 3rd of four long hikes and provides a mix of terrain and a little bit of elevation to simulate a typical easy day on the Camino. We will begin walking from Walmart on 24th Street to the Highline Canal, along Baseline Rd with an optional coffee stop at Human Bean. We will…

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Phoenix, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter: Mountain View Park Hike

Apr 01, 2023 9:00AM—12:30PM

Mountain View Park: 9901 North 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021

This is the 2nd hike of four and is a great opportunity to gage your preparations for the Camino this spring or simply enjoy the company of fellow pilgrims. Wear your pack and favorite gear on this moderate hike on rock and dirt path. The Charles M. Christiansen #100 trail is in the middle of…

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Scottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Hawksnest Trail Hike

Mar 31, 2023 8:00AM—12:00AM

Pima Dynamite Trailhead (28777 North Pima Rd). Pima Road just north of Dynamite. It is the first right into the parking lot after the traffic light at Dynamite.

This is the first hike in the series of 4 back to back hikes to help you dial in your gear and/or fitness. The hike will depart from the Pima Dynamite Trailhead and walk north on Hawksnest to the junction with Browns Ranch Road which will be the turn around point. This is an easy…

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Phoenix, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee and Shell Ceremony in the Park

Mar 25, 2023 8:00AM

Roadrunner Park (3502 E Cactus Rd) at a Ramada on the EAST side of the Park. Look for our Valley of the Sun banner and bright Camino yellow tablecloths

Meet fellow pilgrims for coffee and Camino talk followed by our first Shell Ceremony of 2023. Everyone is invited to this event, especially any pilgrim setting off on their Camino this spring.

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Chandler, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101

Mar 23, 2023 6:00PM—7:30PM

Chandler REI: 870 N 54th St, Chandler, AZ 85226

Made popular by the 2010 movie ‘The Way’, the Camino de Santiago is an ancient pilgrimage route that has been walked since medieval times by hundreds of thousands of people. We will cover why walk a Camino, the basics for completing a Camino (fitness, equipment, essentials for travelling in Spain, best times to go, etc.),…

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