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Spokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, Rocks of Sharon Hike
Sep 23, 2023 9:00AM
Dishman Hills Conservation Area: 9102 S Stevens Creek Rd, Spokane, WA 99223
Rocks of Sharon Hike within the Dishman Hills Conservation Area Parking: We will start at the south entrance (9102 S Stevens Creek Rd, Spokane, WA 99223). No parking pass required. Driving: From E. 57th Ave in Southeast Spokane, head south on the Palouse Hwy for 5.5 miles. Turn left (north) on South Stevens Creek Road…
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Spokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, Camino Information Presentation
Sep 06, 2023 4:00PM—6:00PM
Spokane Library's The Hive (2904 E. Sprague Ave, Spokane), Events Room B
Local Camino veteran Norma White invites any interested to a presentation that will cover a basic overview of the Camino. A history of the Camino, recommended resources, and hiking basics (especially for older or new hikers) will be covered. Bring questions!
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Spokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, James T. Slavin Conservation Area Loop Trail Hike
Aug 19, 2023 6:00AM
James T. Slavin Conservation Area Loop Trail: 12900 S. Keeney Rd, Spokane, WA
Join us for a sunrise group hike! We plan to walk the James T. Slavin Conservation Area Loop within the James T. Slavin Conservation Area. This easy 3.8 mile loop circles the lake with about 160ft of elevation gain. Be mindful of early morning temperatures which may require dressing in layers and also plan to…
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Spokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, St. James Feast Day Celebration
Jul 22, 2023 5:00PM
We are pleased to announce that our annual St. James Feast Day Celebration is once again in the works! A small team of volunteers is busy making plans, but we need additional help including food preparation, set up, food service, clean up, and wine donations. We are also looking for veteran pilgrims to share a…
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Liberty Lake, WA: Spokane Chapter, Liberty Creek and Edith Hanson Trail Loop Hike
May 13, 2023 7:30AM
Park in the main (1st) parking lot for the Liberty Lake Regional Park (3707 S Zephyr Road, Liberty Lake, WA 99019) at 7:15am. Following our hike, we will meet up for additional conversation at New Love Coffee in Liberty Lake (21802 E Indiana Ave, Suite 102).
The hike is listed as 8.5 miles with 1,374 feet elevation gain. All Trails calls it “moderate” but some may feel it is “difficult.” These stats are from the beginning of the trailhead which is in the campground. When you include walking from the parking lot, it’s more like 9.5 miles. Plan for around 4-4.5…
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Spokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, Rocks of Sharon Hike
Apr 15, 2023 8:30AM
We will meet at the SOUTH TRAILHEAD (9102 S Stevens Creek Rd, Spokane) within the Dishman Hills Conservation Area at 8:30 and start hiking at 8:45. NO parking passes required. The hike has moderate difficulty with a climb early on, and then a long downhill, back up to Rocks of Sharon and drop down to parking lot.…
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Spokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, Palisades Park Loop Trail
Apr 15, 2023 8:30AM—10:30AM
Directions: From 1-90 in west Spokane, take Maple-Walnut exit 280 and head north on S. Walnut Street. Go two blocks and turn left (west) on W. 2nd Avenue. Go 1 mile staying in the right lane of the arterial as it becomes W. Sunset Boulevard, on Government Way. Turn right (north) on Government Way and drive 0.7 mile. Turn left (west) on W Greenwood Road. Drive 1 mile on Greenwood, bearing right at the fork with S. Indian Canyon Drive. Parking is on the left, with trailhead and additional parking up S. Rimrock Drive to the right.
**Note: this is to replace the earlier planned Rocks of Sharon hike (trail is icy) 4.1 mile loop on double track Walking time: 1 ½ hours – 2+ hours (with add-on Mystic Falls walk: as a group, we can decide if we want to add the Waterfall Trail (1.1 miles), south of the Rimrock parking…
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Spokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, Tubbs Hill Summit Hike
Mar 25, 2023 9:00AM—11:00AM
East Tubbs Hill Park Trailhead: approximately 1080 E Lakeshore Dr, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
We will meet at the East Tubbs Hill Park Trailhead at 9:15am and start walking at 9:30am. The difficulty is moderate with a vertical gain of 383 feet along 2.8 miles over approximately 1.5 hours. Please be mindful of chilly conditions and possible ice on the trail; layers, trekking poles, and even microspikes may be…
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Spokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, Northtown Mall Walk and Trekking Pole Clinic
Jan 21, 2023 9:00AM—11:00AM
Northtown Mall: 4750 N Division, Spokane, WA 99201
Come stay warm for our January walk inside the mall! If you are interested in learning more about using trekking poles for your walking adventures, we will also be providing a tutorial. (Poles can reduce fatigue and the compressive impact on your knees, ankles and feet.) After several laps around the mall, those who are…
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Spokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, Bluebird Trail Hike and Coffee Chat
Nov 12, 2022 9:00AM
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge: Drive to the headquarters parking area and trailhead. Look for the American Pilgrims sign in the parking lot before we depart.
5.2 mile walk on the Bluebird Trail (150ft elevation gain). The trail passes Kepple Lake and wanders through forest areas, as well as part of the trail on the auto route. Restrooms available at the trailhead. Normally there is an entrance fee, but it is free in November. We hope to meet up around 9:15…
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Spokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, Rocks of Sharon Hike
Sep 23, 2023 9:00AM
Dishman Hills Conservation Area: 9102 S Stevens Creek Rd, Spokane, WA 99223
Rocks of Sharon Hike within the Dishman Hills Conservation Area Parking: We will start at the south entrance (9102 S Stevens Creek Rd, Spokane, WA 99223). No parking pass required. Driving: From E. 57th Ave in Southeast Spokane, head south on the Palouse Hwy for 5.5 miles. Turn left (north) on South Stevens Creek Road…
View MoreSpokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, Camino Information Presentation
Sep 06, 2023 4:00PM—6:00PM
Spokane Library's The Hive (2904 E. Sprague Ave, Spokane), Events Room B
Local Camino veteran Norma White invites any interested to a presentation that will cover a basic overview of the Camino. A history of the Camino, recommended resources, and hiking basics (especially for older or new hikers) will be covered. Bring questions!
View MoreSpokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, James T. Slavin Conservation Area Loop Trail Hike
Aug 19, 2023 6:00AM
James T. Slavin Conservation Area Loop Trail: 12900 S. Keeney Rd, Spokane, WA
Join us for a sunrise group hike! We plan to walk the James T. Slavin Conservation Area Loop within the James T. Slavin Conservation Area. This easy 3.8 mile loop circles the lake with about 160ft of elevation gain. Be mindful of early morning temperatures which may require dressing in layers and also plan to…
View MoreSpokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, St. James Feast Day Celebration
Jul 22, 2023 5:00PM
We are pleased to announce that our annual St. James Feast Day Celebration is once again in the works! A small team of volunteers is busy making plans, but we need additional help including food preparation, set up, food service, clean up, and wine donations. We are also looking for veteran pilgrims to share a…
View MoreLiberty Lake, WA: Spokane Chapter, Liberty Creek and Edith Hanson Trail Loop Hike
May 13, 2023 7:30AM
Park in the main (1st) parking lot for the Liberty Lake Regional Park (3707 S Zephyr Road, Liberty Lake, WA 99019) at 7:15am. Following our hike, we will meet up for additional conversation at New Love Coffee in Liberty Lake (21802 E Indiana Ave, Suite 102).
The hike is listed as 8.5 miles with 1,374 feet elevation gain. All Trails calls it “moderate” but some may feel it is “difficult.” These stats are from the beginning of the trailhead which is in the campground. When you include walking from the parking lot, it’s more like 9.5 miles. Plan for around 4-4.5…
View MoreSpokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, Rocks of Sharon Hike
Apr 15, 2023 8:30AM
We will meet at the SOUTH TRAILHEAD (9102 S Stevens Creek Rd, Spokane) within the Dishman Hills Conservation Area at 8:30 and start hiking at 8:45. NO parking passes required. The hike has moderate difficulty with a climb early on, and then a long downhill, back up to Rocks of Sharon and drop down to parking lot.…
View MoreSpokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, Palisades Park Loop Trail
Apr 15, 2023 8:30AM—10:30AM
Directions: From 1-90 in west Spokane, take Maple-Walnut exit 280 and head north on S. Walnut Street. Go two blocks and turn left (west) on W. 2nd Avenue. Go 1 mile staying in the right lane of the arterial as it becomes W. Sunset Boulevard, on Government Way. Turn right (north) on Government Way and drive 0.7 mile. Turn left (west) on W Greenwood Road. Drive 1 mile on Greenwood, bearing right at the fork with S. Indian Canyon Drive. Parking is on the left, with trailhead and additional parking up S. Rimrock Drive to the right.
**Note: this is to replace the earlier planned Rocks of Sharon hike (trail is icy) 4.1 mile loop on double track Walking time: 1 ½ hours – 2+ hours (with add-on Mystic Falls walk: as a group, we can decide if we want to add the Waterfall Trail (1.1 miles), south of the Rimrock parking…
View MoreSpokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, Tubbs Hill Summit Hike
Mar 25, 2023 9:00AM—11:00AM
East Tubbs Hill Park Trailhead: approximately 1080 E Lakeshore Dr, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
We will meet at the East Tubbs Hill Park Trailhead at 9:15am and start walking at 9:30am. The difficulty is moderate with a vertical gain of 383 feet along 2.8 miles over approximately 1.5 hours. Please be mindful of chilly conditions and possible ice on the trail; layers, trekking poles, and even microspikes may be…
View MoreSpokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, Northtown Mall Walk and Trekking Pole Clinic
Jan 21, 2023 9:00AM—11:00AM
Northtown Mall: 4750 N Division, Spokane, WA 99201
Come stay warm for our January walk inside the mall! If you are interested in learning more about using trekking poles for your walking adventures, we will also be providing a tutorial. (Poles can reduce fatigue and the compressive impact on your knees, ankles and feet.) After several laps around the mall, those who are…
View MoreSpokane, WA: Spokane Chapter, Bluebird Trail Hike and Coffee Chat
Nov 12, 2022 9:00AM
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge: Drive to the headquarters parking area and trailhead. Look for the American Pilgrims sign in the parking lot before we depart.
5.2 mile walk on the Bluebird Trail (150ft elevation gain). The trail passes Kepple Lake and wanders through forest areas, as well as part of the trail on the auto route. Restrooms available at the trailhead. Normally there is an entrance fee, but it is free in November. We hope to meet up around 9:15…
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