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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee Chat
Feb 14, 2022 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom
Please join us for our 2nd Monday coffee and chat. No agenda, just an open dialogue to discuss whatever Camino related questions you all may have.
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Scottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Granite and Cholla Mountain Loop Hike
Jan 22, 2022 9:00AM—1:00PM
Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262. From Hwy 101 take Pima Rd North for 6.8 miles to Dynamite Blvd. Turn right on Dynamite and follow for 6.1 miles (name changes to Rio Verde drive about halfway) to N. 136th Street. You will pass Fraesfield Trailhead just before 136th. Turn left onto 136th and follow it for 2 miles.
Granite Mountain Trailhead will be on your left.
HIKE LEADER NAME & CELL NUMBER: Steven Coutinho 480-465-9732 This is a slightly longer hike around both Granite and Cholla Mountains in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The beautiful rock formations and lush vegetation make this my favorite local hiking area. Trails are mostly sand and fine gravel, very comfortable to walk on with almost any…
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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 Presentation
Jan 20, 2022 5:00PM—6:00PM
Zoom (find link below)
Join us for our first monthly meeting of 2022 where we will be providing a Camino 101 presentation, which will answer all of your basic questions as you begin planning for a Camino in the New Year. Topics will include: What is the Camino de Santiago? Why walk a Camino? Where to Start? Also, a…
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Scottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Granite Mountain Hike
Jan 15, 2022 9:00AM—12:00PM
Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262. From Hwy 101 take Pima Rd North for 6.8 miles to Dynamite Blvd. Turn right on Dynamite and follow for 6.1 miles (name changes to Rio Verde drive about halfway) to N. 136th Street. You will pass Fraesfield Trailhead just before 136th. Turn left onto 136th and follow it for 2 miles. Granite Mountain Trailhead will be on your left.
HIKE LEADER NAME & CELL NUMBER: Steven Coutinho 480-465-9732 This is a relaxed and easy hike around Granite Mountain, in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The beautiful rock formations and lush vegetation make this my favorite local hiking area. Trails are mostly sand and fine gravel, very comfortable to walk on with almost any kind of…
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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee Chat
Jan 10, 2022 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom Meeting
Join us for our monthly coffee get together to talk about all things related to the Camino. No agenda or presentation, just talking with some fellow pilgrims about whatever is on your mind.
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Apache Junction, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Hackberry Loop Hike
Dec 18, 2021 9:00AM—12:00PM
MEETING PLACE: Horse Trailer Parking Lot, First Water Road. From Apache Junction take Hwy 88 North. ¼ mile past Lost Dutchman state Park, turn right onto First Water Road (this is a Forest Service road but does not require 4X Drive). Follow First Water Road for 2 miles. Horse Trailer Parking lot will be on the left. Look for Georgy (white Ford Ranger) near Trail Head sign. Address for GPS: Location: 33.483135, -111.449882
This is a moderate 6-mile loop hike in the Superstition Wilderness. We will pass Hackberry Spring and enjoy the views through the canyon and up into Garden Valley. With an overall elevation gain of 560’, there are a few rocky descents and a short climb up to Garden Valley. The trail is in fair condition…
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Apache Junction, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Hackberry Loop Hike
Dec 15, 2021 9:00AM—12:00PM
MEETING PLACE: Horse Trailer Parking Lot, First Water Road. From Apache Junction, take Hwy 88 North. ¼ mile past Lost Dutchman state Park, turn right onto First Water Road (this is a Forest Service road, but does not require 4X Drive). Follow First Water Road for 2 miles. Horse Trailer Parking lot will be on the left. Look for Georgy (white Ford Ranger) near Trail Head sign. Address for GPS: Location: 33.483135, -111.449882
This is a moderate 6-mile loop hike in the Superstition Wilderness. We will pass Hackberry Spring and enjoy the views through the canyon and up into Garden Valley. With an overall elevation gain of 560’, there are a few rocky descents and a short climb up to Garden Valley. The trail is in fair condition…
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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Dec 13, 2021 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88258842148?pwd=aHhxR3VTeUlOdENXNk83MlRVMkM0QT09, Meeting ID: 882 5884 2148, Passcode: 601036
Join us for our monthly Monday morning coffee chat to discuss all things Camino related. No structured aganda, as we will discuss whatever is on your minds
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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Quarterly Meeting
Nov 18, 2021 5:00PM—6:00PM
Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter Zoom Meeting
Quarterly meeting of the Valley of the Sun Chapter. Zoom event. There is no need to register for this. The direct link to join the meeting is:https://zoom.us/j/99007669588?pwd=Qlg3bjdhM2VLZ1A5RHlJY1YvcHRKUT09 Or click on the JOIN button above at the time of the meeting.
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Waddell, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Mesquite Canyon Trail Hike
Nov 17, 2021 8:00AM—11:00AM
White Tanks Mountain Regional Park entrance, west of the 303 on Olive Ave. , 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ 85355. Address for GPS: 33.59252296021357, -112.51106736707311. We will meet at the end of the parking lot for Ramada #7. From Park Entrance follow W White Tank Mountain Rd for 2.1 miles. Turn LEFT onto N Waterfall Canyon Rd for 0.8 miles. Turn LEFT onto Ramada Way to the end. Depending on traffic, allow about 10 minutes to drive from the park entrance to the TH. There is a fee of $7 per vehicle to enter the park.
The Mesquite Canyon Trail is in the White Mountains Regional Park. We’ll start at the Ramada #7 parking lot (see Location above). The 750-ft. climb up to the high point saddle is about 1.5 miles on a well-maintained trail. There are a few places with loose rocks, but nothing technical. We can stop periodically on…
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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee Chat
Feb 14, 2022 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom
Please join us for our 2nd Monday coffee and chat. No agenda, just an open dialogue to discuss whatever Camino related questions you all may have.
View MoreScottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Granite and Cholla Mountain Loop Hike
Jan 22, 2022 9:00AM—1:00PM
Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262. From Hwy 101 take Pima Rd North for 6.8 miles to Dynamite Blvd. Turn right on Dynamite and follow for 6.1 miles (name changes to Rio Verde drive about halfway) to N. 136th Street. You will pass Fraesfield Trailhead just before 136th. Turn left onto 136th and follow it for 2 miles. Granite Mountain Trailhead will be on your left.
HIKE LEADER NAME & CELL NUMBER: Steven Coutinho 480-465-9732 This is a slightly longer hike around both Granite and Cholla Mountains in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The beautiful rock formations and lush vegetation make this my favorite local hiking area. Trails are mostly sand and fine gravel, very comfortable to walk on with almost any…
View MoreOnline: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 Presentation
Jan 20, 2022 5:00PM—6:00PM
Zoom (find link below)
Join us for our first monthly meeting of 2022 where we will be providing a Camino 101 presentation, which will answer all of your basic questions as you begin planning for a Camino in the New Year. Topics will include: What is the Camino de Santiago? Why walk a Camino? Where to Start? Also, a…
View MoreScottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Granite Mountain Hike
Jan 15, 2022 9:00AM—12:00PM
Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Granite Mountain Trailhead - 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262. From Hwy 101 take Pima Rd North for 6.8 miles to Dynamite Blvd. Turn right on Dynamite and follow for 6.1 miles (name changes to Rio Verde drive about halfway) to N. 136th Street. You will pass Fraesfield Trailhead just before 136th. Turn left onto 136th and follow it for 2 miles. Granite Mountain Trailhead will be on your left.
HIKE LEADER NAME & CELL NUMBER: Steven Coutinho 480-465-9732 This is a relaxed and easy hike around Granite Mountain, in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The beautiful rock formations and lush vegetation make this my favorite local hiking area. Trails are mostly sand and fine gravel, very comfortable to walk on with almost any kind of…
View MoreOnline: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee Chat
Jan 10, 2022 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom Meeting
Join us for our monthly coffee get together to talk about all things related to the Camino. No agenda or presentation, just talking with some fellow pilgrims about whatever is on your mind.
View MoreApache Junction, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Hackberry Loop Hike
Dec 18, 2021 9:00AM—12:00PM
MEETING PLACE: Horse Trailer Parking Lot, First Water Road. From Apache Junction take Hwy 88 North. ¼ mile past Lost Dutchman state Park, turn right onto First Water Road (this is a Forest Service road but does not require 4X Drive). Follow First Water Road for 2 miles. Horse Trailer Parking lot will be on the left. Look for Georgy (white Ford Ranger) near Trail Head sign. Address for GPS: Location: 33.483135, -111.449882
This is a moderate 6-mile loop hike in the Superstition Wilderness. We will pass Hackberry Spring and enjoy the views through the canyon and up into Garden Valley. With an overall elevation gain of 560’, there are a few rocky descents and a short climb up to Garden Valley. The trail is in fair condition…
View MoreApache Junction, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Hackberry Loop Hike
Dec 15, 2021 9:00AM—12:00PM
MEETING PLACE: Horse Trailer Parking Lot, First Water Road. From Apache Junction, take Hwy 88 North. ¼ mile past Lost Dutchman state Park, turn right onto First Water Road (this is a Forest Service road, but does not require 4X Drive). Follow First Water Road for 2 miles. Horse Trailer Parking lot will be on the left. Look for Georgy (white Ford Ranger) near Trail Head sign. Address for GPS: Location: 33.483135, -111.449882
This is a moderate 6-mile loop hike in the Superstition Wilderness. We will pass Hackberry Spring and enjoy the views through the canyon and up into Garden Valley. With an overall elevation gain of 560’, there are a few rocky descents and a short climb up to Garden Valley. The trail is in fair condition…
View MoreOnline: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Dec 13, 2021 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88258842148?pwd=aHhxR3VTeUlOdENXNk83MlRVMkM0QT09, Meeting ID: 882 5884 2148, Passcode: 601036
Join us for our monthly Monday morning coffee chat to discuss all things Camino related. No structured aganda, as we will discuss whatever is on your minds
View MoreOnline: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Quarterly Meeting
Nov 18, 2021 5:00PM—6:00PM
Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter Zoom Meeting
Quarterly meeting of the Valley of the Sun Chapter. Zoom event. There is no need to register for this. The direct link to join the meeting is:https://zoom.us/j/99007669588?pwd=Qlg3bjdhM2VLZ1A5RHlJY1YvcHRKUT09 Or click on the JOIN button above at the time of the meeting.
View MoreWaddell, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Mesquite Canyon Trail Hike
Nov 17, 2021 8:00AM—11:00AM
White Tanks Mountain Regional Park entrance, west of the 303 on Olive Ave. , 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road Waddell, AZ 85355. Address for GPS: 33.59252296021357, -112.51106736707311. We will meet at the end of the parking lot for Ramada #7. From Park Entrance follow W White Tank Mountain Rd for 2.1 miles. Turn LEFT onto N Waterfall Canyon Rd for 0.8 miles. Turn LEFT onto Ramada Way to the end. Depending on traffic, allow about 10 minutes to drive from the park entrance to the TH. There is a fee of $7 per vehicle to enter the park.
The Mesquite Canyon Trail is in the White Mountains Regional Park. We’ll start at the Ramada #7 parking lot (see Location above). The 750-ft. climb up to the high point saddle is about 1.5 miles on a well-maintained trail. There are a few places with loose rocks, but nothing technical. We can stop periodically on…
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