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Gilbert, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Gilbert Riparian Preserve Hike
May 10, 2023 7:30AM—9:00AM
DIRECTIONS: US60 East to Greenfield. South to Guadalupe Rd. East to Library (715 N Greenfield Road) lot on the SW corner of Greenfield & Guadalupe. Meet at the farthest EAST end of the Library parking lot. There are restrooms at the north and south sides.
Easy social walk in mostly shaded Gilbert Riparian Preserve Total distance: 3 miles easy Elevation gain: Not significant Time: ~ 1.5 hours (leisurely pace) The Gilbert Riparian Preserve is a unique place in the Valley with ponds that attract all kinds of birds and a nice mostly shaded path to beat the heat. This area…
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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee and Shell Ceremony
May 06, 2023 7:30AM—9:00AM
Meeting Place: Road Runner Park, 3502 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix AZ 85032 (SR51 & Cactus Rd). We’ll be at one of the Ramada's on the EAST side of the park, close to 36th Street. We recommend you park along 36th Street. Look for our bright Camino yellow tablecloth and our Valley of the Sun banner.
Meet fellow pilgrims for coffee and Camino talk followed by a Shell Ceremony. Everyone is invited to this event to share the excitement of new pilgrims setting off on their Camino and wish them Buen Camino. A Shell Ceremony is also scheduled for July 22 for pilgrims leaving later in 2023. This meet-up coincides with…
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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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Gilbert, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Gilbert Riparian Preserve Hike
May 10, 2023 7:30AM—9:00AM
DIRECTIONS: US60 East to Greenfield. South to Guadalupe Rd. East to Library (715 N Greenfield Road) lot on the SW corner of Greenfield & Guadalupe. Meet at the farthest EAST end of the Library parking lot. There are restrooms at the north and south sides.
Easy social walk in mostly shaded Gilbert Riparian Preserve Total distance: 3 miles easy Elevation gain: Not significant Time: ~ 1.5 hours (leisurely pace) The Gilbert Riparian Preserve is a unique place in the Valley with ponds that attract all kinds of birds and a nice mostly shaded path to beat the heat. This area…
View MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee and Shell Ceremony
May 06, 2023 7:30AM—9:00AM
Meeting Place: Road Runner Park, 3502 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix AZ 85032 (SR51 & Cactus Rd). We’ll be at one of the Ramada's on the EAST side of the park, close to 36th Street. We recommend you park along 36th Street. Look for our bright Camino yellow tablecloth and our Valley of the Sun banner.
Meet fellow pilgrims for coffee and Camino talk followed by a Shell Ceremony. Everyone is invited to this event to share the excitement of new pilgrims setting off on their Camino and wish them Buen Camino. A Shell Ceremony is also scheduled for July 22 for pilgrims leaving later in 2023. This meet-up coincides with…
View MoreWilcox, 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…
View MoreBowie, 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…
View MoreOnline: 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…
View MoreOnline: 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 …?
View MorePhoenix, 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…
View MorePhoenix, 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…
View MorePhoenix, 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…
View MoreScottsdale, 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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