Events

Culture of Connecting

Aug  01             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.

Culture of Connecting

Jul  27                  Invasion Hike to Tony’s Falls                Difficult                4 hours for 2 miles
                             Tony’s Falls Only                                       Easy                       1 hour for .5 miles
The Invasion hike retraces the trail of the US 3rd Marines from Asan Beach up the hills and cliffs to Nimitz Hill and the Asan Bay Overlook Memorial. We then hike the open ridge down to Tony’s Falls for jumping and swimming. The Tony’s Falls Only hike takes a short trail directly to the falls and is perfect for small children and novice hikers. Bring: 3 quarts water, get wet shoes, gloves, swim suit, sun screen, insect repellant, snacks. Special conditions: Sword grass, steep hills.

Culture of Connecting

Jul  18                   Tinta, Faha, and Priest’s Pools                  Medium                  3 hours for 1 mile
We hike to the two Memorials in Merizo where village residents were massacred just before the Liberation of Guam. We then walk along a narrow ridge with spectacular views to cool off in the freshwater pools of the Pigua River, with waterfalls, jumping, and swimming. Bring: 2 quarts water, get wet shoes, gloves, swim suit, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special condition: possible muddy trail, mosquitoes.

Jul  11                   Mt. Tenjo to Maguagua                  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, 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, steep rocky or muddy slopes, and long distances for the Tarzan Falls option.

Jul  04                   Ylig to Tagachang                  Easy                  3 hours for 1 mile
The perfect family hike! Celebrate Independence Day by getting the kids out of the house to enjoy an easy, fun, and educational hike. We hike to Turtle Cove where the brave can jump from the head to the pool below, then walk along the flat reef with lots of swimming, snorkeling, and exploring. Bring: 2 quarts water, get wet shoes, gloves, swim suit, sun screen, snorkel gear, and camera. Special conditions: Some walking in water, no shade.

Jun  27                   Lubugon to Fonte Swim Hole                  Medium                  3 hours for 2 miles
We’ll visit the ruins of the historic site of the U.S. Navy radio station and “Operation Magic”, hidden in the thick jungle. Then we’ll hike to the 1910 brick dam, climb to the excellent lookout, and explore the valley downstream to cool off in the waterfalls and pools. Bring: 2 quarts water, get wet shoes, gloves, swim suit, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Sword grass, possible muddy trail, mosquitoes, and some short steep slopes.

Jun  20                   Gun Beach to Tanguisson                  Medium                  3 hours for 2 miles
We visit the Fafai Latte site, explore the reef top, pass below the imposing cliffs of Two Lovers Point, Walk the reef bench to a nice snorkeling place, if the waves are low, and view the shrine before ending at Tanguisson Beach. Bring; 2 quarts water, hiking shoes, swimsuit, snorkeling gear, gloves, insect repellent, sun screen, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: some walking in water and over rough rocks, little shade.