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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Tres Rios Wetlands Walk

Nov 05, 2022 8:00AM—11:00AM

MEET: We will meet at Tres Rios trailhead on 91st Ave, 1 mile South of Broadway on the west side of the road. The parking lot is small so carpool as much as possible. Park on either side of the driveway to avoid blocking the gate. Ann has procured the permit for our group. DIRECTIONS: Tres Rios is 16 miles SW of central Phoenix. Go West on I-10 to 91st Ave Exit. Drive south for 5 miles to Broadway Road and continue south for another mile to a small paved driveway on the right side of the road. Park on either side of the driveway to avoid blocking the gate.

Easy training and social walk at Tres Rios Wetlands – Part of the Sun Circle and Maricopa Trails. The Tres Rios Wetland is a unique place in the Valley: a WETLAND in the middle of the desert!! This area is worth the trip and is home to more than 150 different species of birds and…

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Online:Valley of the Sun Chapter, Pilgrimages in the US

Oct 20, 2022 6:00PM—7:30PM

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Do you ever wish there was a pilgrimage closer to home? There is!!! Do you need some inspiration to start a Camino? Join the Valley of the Sun Chapter in welcoming Ann Sieben, from the Society of Servant Pilgrims as she shares her experiences walking in the US & Canada. There are a number of…

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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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