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Phoenix, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee and Shell Ceremony in the Park
Mar 25, 2023 8:00AM
Roadrunner Park (3502 E Cactus Rd) at a Ramada on the EAST side of the Park. Look for our Valley of the Sun banner and bright Camino yellow tablecloths
Meet fellow pilgrims for coffee and Camino talk followed by our first Shell Ceremony of 2023. Everyone is invited to this event, especially any pilgrim setting off on their Camino this spring.
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Chandler, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101
Mar 23, 2023 6:00PM—7:30PM
Chandler REI: 870 N 54th St, Chandler, AZ 85226
Made popular by the 2010 movie ‘The Way’, the Camino de Santiago is an ancient pilgrimage route that has been walked since medieval times by hundreds of thousands of people. We will cover why walk a Camino, the basics for completing a Camino (fitness, equipment, essentials for travelling in Spain, best times to go, etc.),…
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Scottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Granite Mountain Wildflower Walk
Mar 18, 2023 8:30AM—11:30AM
Meet at Granite Mountain Trailhead (31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262). From Rio Verde Drive turn north on 136th Street. The trailhead is approx. 2 miles north of Rio Verde Drive.
Distance: 6 miles for this easy scenic loop; the hike will begin at 8:30 am. Granite Mountain Loop is one of the best places to see wildflowers in the Valley. The trail is mostly sand and fine gravel, very comfortable to walk on with almost any kind of walking/hiking shoes. Total distance is about 6…
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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 201
Mar 16, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM
Zoom
Are you still actively planning and dreaming of your upcoming Camino? Are you looking for more info before starting your Camino? Do you have packing and logistics questions? This presentation is for you! We will provide a brief orientation of the Camino, followed by a discussion on traveling to your starting place and packing tips.…
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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Mar 13, 2023 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom
Join us with a cup of your favorite morning beverage for an open chat about all things Camino.
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Mesa, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Usery Loop Hike
Mar 11, 2023 8:00AM—11:30AM
Meet at Usery Mountain Regional Park NATURE CENTER (3939 E Usery Pass Rd, Mesa). Directions: Enter the Usery Mountain Regional Park (3939 E Usery Pass Rd, Mesa) entrance and display your Maricopa County Park Pass or pay $7 fee. Park at the Visitor Center. Call Tom Draggoo 541-954-3628 the day of if you need help or are running late.
This hike hits highlights of the easy trails (well groomed with little elevation gain). Tom will lead us from Lost Sheep, Moon Rock, Blevins, Cats Peak and Chain Fruit trails. Stunning views of the Superstition Mountains, shoulder-high chain fruit cholla cactus and possible deer sightings. This untouched area gives you a sense of what the…
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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Mormon National Loop & Coffee
Mar 01, 2023 7:30AM—11:00AM
Pima Canyon Trailhead: 4800 E. Pima Canyon Road, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Total distance: 5.6 miles & moderate (option B: 2.6 miles easy out & back hike); Elevation gain: 600 ft (option B: 188 ft) Time: 2.5-3 hours; the hike will begin at 8:15; come early (7:30 ish) to chill and visit over coffee. This moderate hike is so close to the city but feels like you…
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Fountain Hills, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Andrews-Kinsey Trail Hike
Feb 25, 2023 8:30AM—11:30AM
Meet at Adero Canyon Trailhead (14800 Eagle Mountain Drive, Fountain Hills) at 8:30AM.
This Moderate to Difficult round trip hike is 6 miles out & back with approx. 500 ft. elevation gain. The Adero Canyon area is a beautiful part of the Valley – tucked between Fountain Hills & Scottsdale. The hike starts on the Promenade Trail to the Western Bike Trail before accessing the Andrews-Kinsey Trail in…
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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Deem Hills Trail Hike
Feb 18, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM
Deems Hill Trail, 5050 W Andrea Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85083 (51st Ave & Deem Hills Parkway)
HIKE DESCRIPTION – 6 miles MODERATE with option to go to saddle East on the Circumference Trail (counterclockwise) for 1.7 mi. Take the Palisade Trail 0.75 mi to the Basalt Trail Take the Basalt Trail 0.22 mi to the saddle. Here we have an option: For those who don’t mind the climb and want the…
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Phoenix, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter, Valentine’s Day Fat Man’s Pass Hike
Feb 14, 2023 8:00AM—10:30AM
South Mountain Park - Mormon Trailhead, 8610 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Coffee @ 8:00am and Hike starts at 8:45am. Join us for both or only one! Give yourself some love and/or invite someone you love for this must-do hike to Fat Man’s Pass and Hidden Valley. We will start on the Mormon Trail and go 1 mile up to the saddle. We will then connect with…
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Phoenix, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee and Shell Ceremony in the Park
Mar 25, 2023 8:00AM
Roadrunner Park (3502 E Cactus Rd) at a Ramada on the EAST side of the Park. Look for our Valley of the Sun banner and bright Camino yellow tablecloths
Meet fellow pilgrims for coffee and Camino talk followed by our first Shell Ceremony of 2023. Everyone is invited to this event, especially any pilgrim setting off on their Camino this spring.
View MoreChandler, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101
Mar 23, 2023 6:00PM—7:30PM
Chandler REI: 870 N 54th St, Chandler, AZ 85226
Made popular by the 2010 movie ‘The Way’, the Camino de Santiago is an ancient pilgrimage route that has been walked since medieval times by hundreds of thousands of people. We will cover why walk a Camino, the basics for completing a Camino (fitness, equipment, essentials for travelling in Spain, best times to go, etc.),…
View MoreScottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Granite Mountain Wildflower Walk
Mar 18, 2023 8:30AM—11:30AM
Meet at Granite Mountain Trailhead (31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262). From Rio Verde Drive turn north on 136th Street. The trailhead is approx. 2 miles north of Rio Verde Drive.
Distance: 6 miles for this easy scenic loop; the hike will begin at 8:30 am. Granite Mountain Loop is one of the best places to see wildflowers in the Valley. The trail is mostly sand and fine gravel, very comfortable to walk on with almost any kind of walking/hiking shoes. Total distance is about 6…
View MoreOnline: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 201
Mar 16, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM
Zoom
Are you still actively planning and dreaming of your upcoming Camino? Are you looking for more info before starting your Camino? Do you have packing and logistics questions? This presentation is for you! We will provide a brief orientation of the Camino, followed by a discussion on traveling to your starting place and packing tips.…
View MoreOnline: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Mar 13, 2023 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom
Join us with a cup of your favorite morning beverage for an open chat about all things Camino.
View MoreMesa, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Usery Loop Hike
Mar 11, 2023 8:00AM—11:30AM
Meet at Usery Mountain Regional Park NATURE CENTER (3939 E Usery Pass Rd, Mesa). Directions: Enter the Usery Mountain Regional Park (3939 E Usery Pass Rd, Mesa) entrance and display your Maricopa County Park Pass or pay $7 fee. Park at the Visitor Center. Call Tom Draggoo 541-954-3628 the day of if you need help or are running late.
This hike hits highlights of the easy trails (well groomed with little elevation gain). Tom will lead us from Lost Sheep, Moon Rock, Blevins, Cats Peak and Chain Fruit trails. Stunning views of the Superstition Mountains, shoulder-high chain fruit cholla cactus and possible deer sightings. This untouched area gives you a sense of what the…
View MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Mormon National Loop & Coffee
Mar 01, 2023 7:30AM—11:00AM
Pima Canyon Trailhead: 4800 E. Pima Canyon Road, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Total distance: 5.6 miles & moderate (option B: 2.6 miles easy out & back hike); Elevation gain: 600 ft (option B: 188 ft) Time: 2.5-3 hours; the hike will begin at 8:15; come early (7:30 ish) to chill and visit over coffee. This moderate hike is so close to the city but feels like you…
View MoreFountain Hills, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Andrews-Kinsey Trail Hike
Feb 25, 2023 8:30AM—11:30AM
Meet at Adero Canyon Trailhead (14800 Eagle Mountain Drive, Fountain Hills) at 8:30AM.
This Moderate to Difficult round trip hike is 6 miles out & back with approx. 500 ft. elevation gain. The Adero Canyon area is a beautiful part of the Valley – tucked between Fountain Hills & Scottsdale. The hike starts on the Promenade Trail to the Western Bike Trail before accessing the Andrews-Kinsey Trail in…
View MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Deem Hills Trail Hike
Feb 18, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM
Deems Hill Trail, 5050 W Andrea Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85083 (51st Ave & Deem Hills Parkway)
HIKE DESCRIPTION – 6 miles MODERATE with option to go to saddle East on the Circumference Trail (counterclockwise) for 1.7 mi. Take the Palisade Trail 0.75 mi to the Basalt Trail Take the Basalt Trail 0.22 mi to the saddle. Here we have an option: For those who don’t mind the climb and want the…
View MorePhoenix, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter, Valentine’s Day Fat Man’s Pass Hike
Feb 14, 2023 8:00AM—10:30AM
South Mountain Park - Mormon Trailhead, 8610 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Coffee @ 8:00am and Hike starts at 8:45am. Join us for both or only one! Give yourself some love and/or invite someone you love for this must-do hike to Fat Man’s Pass and Hidden Valley. We will start on the Mormon Trail and go 1 mile up to the saddle. We will then connect with…
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