Events

Jul 10   Mt. Tenjo to Maguagua    Very Medium    3 hours for 2 miles
             Mt. Tenjo to Tarzan Falls    Difficult    5 hours for 4 miles
We hike to see some US foxholes from WWII, and the WWI gun positions and their command post, optionally walking the knife edge trail. We exit by either the medium Maguagua Falls trail or the difficult Tarzan Falls route. Bring: 3 to 4 quarts of water, hiking shoes, gloves, sunscreen, insect repellent, lunch, snacks, and camera. Special conditions: sword grass, jungle walking, and long distance with little shade and steep or muddy slopes for the Tarzan Falls option.

Jul 03   Mt Alifan Battlefield/Lookout    Medium/Difficult    3 hours for 1 mile
We visit the Southern battlefield from the Liberation of Guam in 1944 on the slopes of Mt. Alifan. We will visit foxholes, fighting trenches, gun positions, tunnels, and caves, all the while enjoying the great view. The adventurous can continue on to the mountaintop lookout, with fantastic views. Bring: 1 or 3 quarts water, flashlight, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Low sword grass, crawling in tunnels, mosquitoes, uphill climbs.

June 26    Nimitz Caves w/ Fonte Swim Hole    Medium/Difficult    5 hours for 5 miles
We explore at two natural caves used by Japanese soldiers during the Liberation of Guam, then take a short jungle path to another deep cave that includes the lemon squeezer and the sauna room. Then we make an optional hike to Fonte Swim Hole to clean up and enjoy jumping and swimming. Bring: FLASHLIGHT, 2 quarts water, gloves, insect repellent, swimsuit, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Climbing and crawling in narrow cave passages, mosquitoes, mud.

June 19   Canuon River   Difficult    4 hours for 3 miles
We explore a tributary of the Tarzan River, hiking up a deep gorge with large boulders and rock formations to climb up, over, and around. Then we visit several waterfalls and small swimming pools. Bring: 3 quarts water, get wet shoes, gloves, insect repellant, sunscreen, lunch and snacks, and camera. Special conditions: Lots of walking in water, steep hills, climbing over boulders, and a little sword grass.

June 12    Hila’an    Medium    4 hours for 3 miles
We hike north along the beaches and headlands of the northwest coast to visit the mushroom rocks, the ancient village of Hila’an with its latte stones, shark’s hole were the snorkeling is excellent if the water is clam, and the cool freshwater pool of Lost Pond. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking shoes, swim suit, snorkel gear, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Hiking over some rough rocks and in the water.

June 05     Lower Sigua North    Very Difficulty    6 hours for 5 miles
We take the seldom traveled northwest ridge from Mt. Alutom to the opposite side of Lower Sigua Falls. There are excellent views from several open ridge tops, seeing the island from a different angle, then jumping and swimming at the falls. Bring: 4 quarts water, hiking shoes, gloves, sunscreen, lunch and snacks, and camera. Special conditions: Lots of sword grass, little shade, steep climbing up and down hills, and a very long hike.

May 29    Taguan     Medium    3 hours for 2 miles
We climb down the trail and steps to the east coast lamasa above the Pacific Ocean for beautiful views. If surf is low we can travel south to the sea cave for swimming, or head north to the double arch. Novice hikers or families can just enjoy the swim pool on the reef. Bring 2-3 quarts water, get wet shoes, sunscreen, gloves, snacks, and camera. Special conditions: Steep and slippery trail, rough coral rocks, lunch and snacks

May 22    Sigua River Walk    Difficult    5 hours for 5 miles
Revisiting an old hike, we travel to the top of Lower Sigua Falls, up the smaller top falls, then continue walking up river to Upper Sigua Falls, passing three smaller waterfalls on the way. Bring: 4 quarts water, get wet shoes, gloves, sun screen, bug spray, lunch and snacks, and camera. Special conditions: Sword grass, steep slopes, long uphill climbs, extensive walking in water, a long hike.

May 15     Sella Bay     Medium     3 hours for 2 miles
We hike down on an easy trail to Sella Bay, where we can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and historical sites such as the photogenic Spanish Bridge. On the way back hikers can choose the slightly more difficult waterfall route. There are several shady spots to rest on the way out. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking shoes, gloves, snorkeling gear, sunscreen, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Slippery trail, rocks, and steep slopes.