Boonie Stomp

Nov 28          San Carlos Falls                         Very Medium             4 hours for 3 miles
                       With Bataan Falls Option        Difficult                      5 hours for 4 miles
We journey to a beautiful secluded waterfall in central Guam for swimming and pictures, then hike along a pristine jungle river to enjoy a second waterfall with jumping and swimming. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking shoes that can get wet, swimsuit, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Steep slopes, walking in water, mud, rocky slippery river bottom, and climbing up and assisted by a rope. Bataan Falls: add 1 quart water, extra snacks, extra river walking, and extra, steeper rope climbing.

Nov 21            Ben’s Falls w/ Mt. Lamlam Option             Difficult             5 hours for 3 miles
We follow a small cool green hidden stream full of small cascades and swim pools to journey to 3 big waterfalls on the upper Sella River in southern Guam. The adventurous can continue on to the false summit of Mt. Lamlam. Bring: 3 quarts water, get wet shoes, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Walking in water through a rocky river, steep slopes through sword grass, and climbing falls with a rope.

Nov 14            Agfayan Falls             Very Medium             4 hours for 2 miles
We enjoy views, fight through tall sword grass, then descend to the Agfayan River ledges for jumping, sliding, and swimming. We then hike up the picturesque middle falls, enjoy the shaded Agfayan Falls, continue to Cannonball Falls, and circle back to the start. Bring: 3 quarts water, get wet shoes, gloves, sun screen, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Sword grass, walking in water, slippery rocks, and a fairly long hike.

Nov 07           Talofofo and Bubulao Falls            Very Difficult              4 hours for 3 miles
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we revisit a very old hike. We hike down the Ugum River to Bubulao Falls, then on to the top of Talofofo Falls, passing many falls, rapids, cascades, and swim holes on the way. Bring: 2 quarts water, get wet shoes, gloves, sun screen, lunch and snacks, and camera. Special conditions: Steep slopes, extensive walking in water, sometimes deep water, slippery rocks, sword grass, and a long hike.

Oct  31               Ghost Cave            Difficult            4 hours for 4 miles
We traverse some tricky sword grass slopes, head down an open forested ridge, and work our way through limestone forest before reaching the back entrance to the Ghost Cave complex. We’ll explore the caves and tunnel, soak in the small waterfall, and relax on the boulders. Bring: 3 quarts water, get wet shoes, swim suit, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Sword grass, steep slopes, walking in water, and a long hike

Oct  24               Upper Lonfit Valley            Difficult            5 hours for 4 miles
We hike to Upper Lonfit Falls, then continue to the upper reaches of the Lonfit River past an endless series of waterfalls and cascades, including swimming, jumping, a flume canyon, and a rope swing. Bring: 3 quarts water, get wet shoes, gloves, sun screen, insect repellant, lunch and snacks, and a camera. Special conditions: extensive walking in water, slippery rocks, steep slopes, mud, sword grass, mosquitoes, relentlessly uphill and slippery trail.

Oct  17               Lower Sigua and Tank Farm            Difficult            5 hours for 5 miles
We hike down open ridgeline to the abandoned Sherman tanks and landing craft at Tank Farm. We make the tricky crossing of two small streams to reach Guam’s iconic waterfall and best swim hole to enjoy jumping and swimming. Bring: 4 quarts water, hiking shoes, swimsuit, gloves, sun screen, lunch, snacks, and camera. Special conditions: A long hike with little shade, muddy slopes, a tricky stream crossing, and a steep climb up and down assisted by ropes.

Oct  10               Tarzan Falls            Medium            4 hours for 3 miles
We hike downhill through an open forest area to reach three large waterfalls in central Guam. Enjoy exploring the top of the first falls before swimming below, jump at the second falls, then relax on the open ledges of the large third falls before swimming below. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking shoes, swim suit, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Stretches of steep trail, mud, and a long uphill trail out.

Oct  03               Imong Falls            Very Difficult            6 hours for 5 miles
We trek to a waterfall we haven’t been to in decades. Heading up the rain gauge trail, we’ll turn south on the Southern mountains trail. Turning east, we’ll head steadily downhill through open savannah and sword grass to a long river cascade and an impressive two step falls. Bring: 4 quarts water, hiking shoes, gloves, swim suit, sun screen, lunch and snacks, and camera. Special conditions: Possible mud, sword grass, steep slopes up and down, and a long hike.

Sep  26               Madofan Falls & Agaga River            Medium/Difficult            4 hours for 2 miles
We hike down the southwestern savannah to a series of three large waterfalls on the Madofan River, then walk the beach to the Agaga river and head upstream on a narrow jungle river to find more waterfalls. Those wanting an easier exit can walk to Sella Bay. Bring: 3 quarts water, get wet shoes, gloves, swim suit, sun screen, insect repellant, lunch and snacks. Special conditions: Sword grass, steep hills, walking in water.