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Queen Creek, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, 2.5 or 4.5 Mile Hike
Feb 24, 2024 7:30AM
Directions: San Tan Mountain Regional Park (6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek). Pay attention to possible closures on I-10 that will impact the best route. Enter the address (6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek) in your GPS. Meet at the SE Corner of the Visitor Center.
There are two distances to choose from depending on your interest and health on the day of the hike. The Camino is the subject of most conversation on our hikes but the shorter distance (Intro to Camino Stroll) is specifically geared to answer questions for the Camino curious at an easier pace. This is our…
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Queen Creek, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, 4.5 Mile Hike
Feb 21, 2024 7:30AM
San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. Meet: At the SE Corner of the Visitor Center.
$7 Entry Fee or Maricopa County Park Pass is required. Much of the trail is wide and relatively smooth and suitable for great conversations about the Camino. This is our first hike in the area and we are looking forward to meeting SE Valley pilgrims, anyone wanting to explore this area of the Valley and…
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Fountain Hills, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Walk Around the Fountain and Lunch
Feb 17, 2024 11:00AM—12:00PM
Fountain Hills Fountain Park - 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ
Description: We will walk along the paved/well groomed path around the circumference of the fountain. After the walk we can gather for lunch (bring money) and conversation. This is a casual walk and is as great for the Camino curious as for those who simply enjoy revisiting their Camino experience with like-minded pilgrims. Bring: Water,…
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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Trail 100 – Phoenix Mtn Preserve
Feb 15, 2024 10:00AM—12:30PM
North Mountain Visitors Center at 12950 N 7th St is off of 7th Street in Phoenix - between Thunderbird (Go South 1/2 mile) and Northern (Go North 3.4 miles).
Join us for a moderate five mile walk in the middle of the Valley. We are lucky to have the Phoenix Mountain Preserve so accessible in the midst of the large metro area. Bob is very familiar with these trails and will lead us starting on Trail 100. Bring: Water, hat, sunscreen, your own first…
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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, From Santiago to Finisterre
Feb 15, 2024 6:00PM—7:00PM
Zoom
You made it to Santiago but now what? Have you wondered about the walk from Santiago to Finisterre? This zoom presentation features fellow pilgrims Charlotte, Kathleen and Darryl who are among those who have continued on to Finisterre and will share enough information to help you decide if this walk (or excursion by bus/taxi) is…
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Chandler, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 at Chandler REI
Feb 13, 2024 6:00PM—7:30PM
Chandler REI: 870 N 54th St. Chandler AZ 85226
Come learn about the preparation involved that will allow you to hike from France to the coast of Spain, along the Camino de Santiago! Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino pilgrim walking at least 100km. Whether you just heard of the Camino and are looking for more…
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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Feb 12, 2024 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom Event
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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Fountain Hills, AZ Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino Frances Trek at the Library
Feb 12, 2024 11:30AM—12:30PM
Fountain Hills Library: 3001 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Are you intrigued by the idea of walking the Camino Frances in Spain but aren’t sure how to get started? Join Darryl and Kathleen Toupkin, local residents, who recently walked the entire length of the Camino Frances–all 1000 kilometers. Share their experience and get some helpful hints that will help you put a fun itinerary…
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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Trail 100 Hike – Phoenix Mtn Preserve
Feb 10, 2024 10:00AM—12:30PM
Directions: North Mountain Visitors Center at 12950 N 7th St is off of 7th Street in Phoenix - between Thunderbird (Go South 1/2 mile) and Northern (Go North 3.4 miles). Meet at the benches by the restrooms.
Join us for a moderate five mile walk in the middle of the Valley. We are lucky to have the Phoenix Mountain Preserve so accessible in the midst of the large metro area. Bob is very familiar with these trails and will lead us starting on Trail 100. Bring: Water, hat, sunscreen, your own first…
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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 – Paradise Valley REI
Feb 08, 2024 6:00PM—7:30PM
Paradise Valley REI
Come learn about the preparation involved that will allow you to hike from France to the West Coast of Spain, along the 500-mile Camino de Santiago! Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino pilgrim. Whether you just heard of the Camino and are looking for more information or…
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Queen Creek, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, 2.5 or 4.5 Mile Hike
Feb 24, 2024 7:30AM
Directions: San Tan Mountain Regional Park (6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek). Pay attention to possible closures on I-10 that will impact the best route. Enter the address (6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek) in your GPS. Meet at the SE Corner of the Visitor Center.
There are two distances to choose from depending on your interest and health on the day of the hike. The Camino is the subject of most conversation on our hikes but the shorter distance (Intro to Camino Stroll) is specifically geared to answer questions for the Camino curious at an easier pace. This is our…
View MoreQueen Creek, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, 4.5 Mile Hike
Feb 21, 2024 7:30AM
San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. Meet: At the SE Corner of the Visitor Center.
$7 Entry Fee or Maricopa County Park Pass is required. Much of the trail is wide and relatively smooth and suitable for great conversations about the Camino. This is our first hike in the area and we are looking forward to meeting SE Valley pilgrims, anyone wanting to explore this area of the Valley and…
View MoreFountain Hills, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Walk Around the Fountain and Lunch
Feb 17, 2024 11:00AM—12:00PM
Fountain Hills Fountain Park - 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ
Description: We will walk along the paved/well groomed path around the circumference of the fountain. After the walk we can gather for lunch (bring money) and conversation. This is a casual walk and is as great for the Camino curious as for those who simply enjoy revisiting their Camino experience with like-minded pilgrims. Bring: Water,…
View MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Trail 100 – Phoenix Mtn Preserve
Feb 15, 2024 10:00AM—12:30PM
North Mountain Visitors Center at 12950 N 7th St is off of 7th Street in Phoenix - between Thunderbird (Go South 1/2 mile) and Northern (Go North 3.4 miles).
Join us for a moderate five mile walk in the middle of the Valley. We are lucky to have the Phoenix Mountain Preserve so accessible in the midst of the large metro area. Bob is very familiar with these trails and will lead us starting on Trail 100. Bring: Water, hat, sunscreen, your own first…
View MoreOnline: Valley of the Sun Chapter, From Santiago to Finisterre
Feb 15, 2024 6:00PM—7:00PM
Zoom
You made it to Santiago but now what? Have you wondered about the walk from Santiago to Finisterre? This zoom presentation features fellow pilgrims Charlotte, Kathleen and Darryl who are among those who have continued on to Finisterre and will share enough information to help you decide if this walk (or excursion by bus/taxi) is…
View MoreChandler, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 at Chandler REI
Feb 13, 2024 6:00PM—7:30PM
Chandler REI: 870 N 54th St. Chandler AZ 85226
Come learn about the preparation involved that will allow you to hike from France to the coast of Spain, along the Camino de Santiago! Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino pilgrim walking at least 100km. Whether you just heard of the Camino and are looking for more…
View MoreOnline: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Feb 12, 2024 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom Event
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 …?
View MoreFountain Hills, AZ Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino Frances Trek at the Library
Feb 12, 2024 11:30AM—12:30PM
Fountain Hills Library: 3001 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Are you intrigued by the idea of walking the Camino Frances in Spain but aren’t sure how to get started? Join Darryl and Kathleen Toupkin, local residents, who recently walked the entire length of the Camino Frances–all 1000 kilometers. Share their experience and get some helpful hints that will help you put a fun itinerary…
View MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Trail 100 Hike – Phoenix Mtn Preserve
Feb 10, 2024 10:00AM—12:30PM
Directions: North Mountain Visitors Center at 12950 N 7th St is off of 7th Street in Phoenix - between Thunderbird (Go South 1/2 mile) and Northern (Go North 3.4 miles). Meet at the benches by the restrooms.
Join us for a moderate five mile walk in the middle of the Valley. We are lucky to have the Phoenix Mountain Preserve so accessible in the midst of the large metro area. Bob is very familiar with these trails and will lead us starting on Trail 100. Bring: Water, hat, sunscreen, your own first…
View MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 – Paradise Valley REI
Feb 08, 2024 6:00PM—7:30PM
Paradise Valley REI
Come learn about the preparation involved that will allow you to hike from France to the West Coast of Spain, along the 500-mile Camino de Santiago! Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino pilgrim. Whether you just heard of the Camino and are looking for more information or…
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