Boonie Stomp

Feb  29                   Ague Cove                  Medium                  3 hours for 2 miles
We descend the long fairly steep northwest cliff line to a beautiful isolated cove ideal for jumping, swimming, snorkeling, and possible reef walking if the water is calm. We’ll also visit the petroglyph cave and try the rope swing. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking shoes, swim suit, snorkel gear, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: A steep slope to ascend and a few rough rocky trail areas.

Feb  22                   Hila’an                  Medium                  3 hours for 2 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, sharks hole were the snorkeling is excellent is 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.

Feb  15                   Pagat Cave                  Medium                  3 hours for 2.5 miles
We explore one of the most famous hiking sights on the island, descending the limestone cliffs to visit the arch (jumping/swimming if conditions permit, an ancient Chamorro village site, and the underground swim pool. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking shoes, swim suit, Flashlight, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Walking in cave water, walking over rough limestone rocks, and steep slopes.

Feb  08                  Santa Rosa Caves                  Very Medium                  3 hours for 2 miles
We descend to this scenic and picturesque cove below Guam’s northeastern cliffs to swim and snorkel if the water is calm. If conditions are good we’ll also head north along the reef to the next cove. Bring: 2 quarts water, sturdy footwear, swim suit, snorkel gear, gloves, insect repellent, sun screen, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: A steep hill to descend and climb, overgrown trail, and hiking over rough rocks.

Feb 01                  Santa Rosa Caves                  Difficult                  3 hours for 1 mile
We explore a long narrow cave along the limestone/volcanic junction. We’ll visit the big room, the rabbit hole, our only underground waterfall, three different formation rooms, and the start of the asteroids. Bring: 1 quart water, get wet shoes, gloves, insect repellent, snacks, waterproof bag, and camera. Special Conditions: Mud, climbing in a cave, short steep climbs, crawling in water, crawling over rocky surfaces.

Jan  25                    Cross Island Hike                     Very Difficult                 6 hours for 6 miles
                                Tarzan Falls Only                      Medium                          3 hours for 2 miles
Two separate hikes starting at the same place. Tarzan Falls only is a great family hike that visits three big waterfalls, including swimming and jumping. The very difficult continues on to Lower Sigua Falls and is only for experienced hikers. Bring: 2 quarts water (4 quarts), hiking shoes, gloves, swimsuit, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch (and snacks), and camera. Special conditions (Medium): short steep slopes, mud, slippery trail. Special Conditions (Very Difficult): Sword grass, long very steep slopes, walking in water, little shade, and a very long hike.

Jan  18                      La Sa Fua River                     Hard Medium                 4 hours for 3 miles
We explore the waterfalls, jumping spot, rock slide, cascades, swim holes, and the final eerie tunnel of a remote, deep river valley in southeastern Guam. Bring: 2 quarts water, swim suit, get wet shoes, gloves, insect repellent, sun screen, lunch and snacks, and camera. Special conditions: Steeps slope down, slippery rocks, walking in water a short rope climb, and a fairly long hike.

Jan  11                      Anao                     Very Difficult                 5 hours for 4 miles
We descend the northeastern cliff to the isolated, beautiful coastline of northeast Guam. We visit the push/suck cave to swim, the wave cave, Shangri-la, the wind tunnel, and land’s end with its blowhole. Bring: 4 quarts water, hiking boots, sun screen, sunglasses, lunch and snacks, and camera. Special conditions: Hiking over rough sharp rocks, climbing steep slopes and boulders, little shade, and a long ascent at the end.

Jan  04                      Talofofo Caves                     Medium                 3 hours for 1 mile
We explore the extensive cave system overlooking Talofofo Bay. We’ll visit the Talofofo Bay overlook, the big drop cave, the wind cave, the cliff top overlook, the petroglyph caves, the sauna room, the birth canal, and window rock. Bring: FLASHLIGHT, 1 quart water, hiking shoes, gloves, sun screen, insect repellant, lunch, and a camera. Special condition: Crawling in caves, short steep hills, walking on sharp rocks.

Dec  28                      Priest’s Pools                     Medium/Easy                 2 hours for 1 mile
The perfect Christmas vacation hike, we visit a series of seven pools and small waterfalls in Southern Guam, with two jump spots and several swim pools, deep to shallow. It’s great fun for even the littlest kids.  The Easy option is only a 20 minute hike.     Bring: 1 quart water, hiking shoes, swimsuit, sunscreen, snacks, and camera.     Special conditions: (Medium) short steep climbs, no shade, some sword grass.