Events

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.