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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Holiday Walk
Dec 16, 2023 4:30PM—7:00PM
Meet in the North Phoenix Baptist Church parking lot in the north west corner (by Central & Bethany Home traffic light).
We will check all the seasonal boxes on this walk. The leaves are Fa la la la lling along this beautiful established neighborhood path and it is magical! We will begin our walk at 5:00, to experience this bit of Fall and enjoy looking at the mansions along this area of Central Avenue. On our…
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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Dec 11, 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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Fort McDowell, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Butcher Jones Trail Hike
Nov 18, 2023 8:30AM—11:00AM
Meet at Butcher Jones Trailhead - from Phoenix, take AZ-Loop 202 East to the Beeline Highway 87 North. Pass Fort McDowell Casino on your left-hand side and continue into Tonto National Forest. Take the Bush Highway turnoff on the right (south) for approximately 2 ½ miles to Butcher Jones Beach Road (FR 166). Turn left and travel approximately 2 miles to the Butcher Jones Recreational Area. The trailhead is in the southeast corner of the parking lot.
This hike takes us out of the Valley to one of the nearby lakes. This easy to moderate hike offers stunning views of Saguaro Lake as it winds around its shore. There is only a slight elevation gain and only a few patches of rocky terrain. Anyone interested can enjoy brunch at the Shiprock Restaurant…
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Fountain Hills, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter, McDowell Regional Park Scenic Trail Hike
Nov 15, 2023 8:00AM—10:00AM
McDowell Mountain Regional Park: 16300 McDowell Mountain Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
This is our first hike in the McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills. It’s rated a moderate 4 mile hike due to a few rocks and the elevation gain to top of Lousley Hill but is mostly easy flat walking. The walk is just long enough to immerse participants in the desert with sweeping…
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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Nov 13, 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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Paradise Valley, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 at REI
Nov 09, 2023 6:00PM—7:30PM
Paradise Valley REI store
Camino de Santiago 101 with American Pilgrims on the Camino – 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…
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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Welcome Home Ceremony
Nov 04, 2023 4:00PM—6:00PM
Meeting Place: Papago Park - Ramada #2 (625 N Galvin Parkway). ENTER toward Phoenix Zoo but take the FIRST LEFT IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEDIAN. Follow one-way drive around (and over speed bumps) and past the Hole in the Rock lot where it circles back around. TAKE THE FIRST DRIVE TO THE RIGHT AFTER the Hole in the Rock parking lot. THEN QUICK LEFT to continue on drive to RAMADA 2 LOT ON LEFT.
Let’s all gather to welcome home 2023 pilgrims! We can’t wait to hear about their experiences along the Way and unpack any mental/emotional/spiritual revelations they still carry. This is also a perfect excuse to gather in the cooler weather! – Share ways you have incorporated the Camino experience into ‘real’ life – Enjoy friends after…
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Mesa, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Full Moon Hike, Usery Park
Oct 28, 2023 4:30PM—7:00PM
Meet: 4:45 PM at 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 5:39PM 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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Scottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve Hike
Oct 21, 2023 9:00AM—11:30AM
Where: Pima Dynamite Trailhead (28777 N. Pima Rd, Scottsdale). From 101 go North on Pima Rd past Dynamite Rd. Entrance to the parking lot is on the east side of Pima within .25 miles of Dynamite.
Celebrate the turn in the weather by exploring this corner of the beautiful Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve, with two hike options (3 or 8 miles) to choose from depending on your mood or training goals. The groomed crushed granite trails are generally smooth and any elevation gain is rolling dips.
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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Hospitalero Experiences
Oct 19, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM
Zoom - Phoenix Time Zone
Most pilgrims who’ve completed a Camino agree it had a major impact on their life. Do you wonder how you can give back and continue to keep the traditions of the Camino alive? One way is to serve as a Hospitalero at an Alburgues on one of the Caminos! To learn more about the Hospitalero…
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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Holiday Walk
Dec 16, 2023 4:30PM—7:00PM
Meet in the North Phoenix Baptist Church parking lot in the north west corner (by Central & Bethany Home traffic light).
We will check all the seasonal boxes on this walk. The leaves are Fa la la la lling along this beautiful established neighborhood path and it is magical! We will begin our walk at 5:00, to experience this bit of Fall and enjoy looking at the mansions along this area of Central Avenue. On our…
View MoreOnline: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Dec 11, 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 …?
View MoreFort McDowell, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Butcher Jones Trail Hike
Nov 18, 2023 8:30AM—11:00AM
Meet at Butcher Jones Trailhead - from Phoenix, take AZ-Loop 202 East to the Beeline Highway 87 North. Pass Fort McDowell Casino on your left-hand side and continue into Tonto National Forest. Take the Bush Highway turnoff on the right (south) for approximately 2 ½ miles to Butcher Jones Beach Road (FR 166). Turn left and travel approximately 2 miles to the Butcher Jones Recreational Area. The trailhead is in the southeast corner of the parking lot.
This hike takes us out of the Valley to one of the nearby lakes. This easy to moderate hike offers stunning views of Saguaro Lake as it winds around its shore. There is only a slight elevation gain and only a few patches of rocky terrain. Anyone interested can enjoy brunch at the Shiprock Restaurant…
View MoreFountain Hills, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter, McDowell Regional Park Scenic Trail Hike
Nov 15, 2023 8:00AM—10:00AM
McDowell Mountain Regional Park: 16300 McDowell Mountain Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
This is our first hike in the McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills. It’s rated a moderate 4 mile hike due to a few rocks and the elevation gain to top of Lousley Hill but is mostly easy flat walking. The walk is just long enough to immerse participants in the desert with sweeping…
View MoreOnline: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Nov 13, 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 …?
View MoreParadise Valley, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 at REI
Nov 09, 2023 6:00PM—7:30PM
Paradise Valley REI store
Camino de Santiago 101 with American Pilgrims on the Camino – 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…
View MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Welcome Home Ceremony
Nov 04, 2023 4:00PM—6:00PM
Meeting Place: Papago Park - Ramada #2 (625 N Galvin Parkway). ENTER toward Phoenix Zoo but take the FIRST LEFT IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEDIAN. Follow one-way drive around (and over speed bumps) and past the Hole in the Rock lot where it circles back around. TAKE THE FIRST DRIVE TO THE RIGHT AFTER the Hole in the Rock parking lot. THEN QUICK LEFT to continue on drive to RAMADA 2 LOT ON LEFT.
Let’s all gather to welcome home 2023 pilgrims! We can’t wait to hear about their experiences along the Way and unpack any mental/emotional/spiritual revelations they still carry. This is also a perfect excuse to gather in the cooler weather! – Share ways you have incorporated the Camino experience into ‘real’ life – Enjoy friends after…
View MoreMesa, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Full Moon Hike, Usery Park
Oct 28, 2023 4:30PM—7:00PM
Meet: 4:45 PM at 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 5:39PM 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…
View MoreScottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve Hike
Oct 21, 2023 9:00AM—11:30AM
Where: Pima Dynamite Trailhead (28777 N. Pima Rd, Scottsdale). From 101 go North on Pima Rd past Dynamite Rd. Entrance to the parking lot is on the east side of Pima within .25 miles of Dynamite.
Celebrate the turn in the weather by exploring this corner of the beautiful Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve, with two hike options (3 or 8 miles) to choose from depending on your mood or training goals. The groomed crushed granite trails are generally smooth and any elevation gain is rolling dips.
View MoreOnline: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Hospitalero Experiences
Oct 19, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM
Zoom - Phoenix Time Zone
Most pilgrims who’ve completed a Camino agree it had a major impact on their life. Do you wonder how you can give back and continue to keep the traditions of the Camino alive? One way is to serve as a Hospitalero at an Alburgues on one of the Caminos! To learn more about the Hospitalero…
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