Events

Oct 30        Tarzan Swim Hole        Medium        3 hours for 2 miles
We make a nice loop trail to cool off at one of the best freshwater swimming pools on the island. We’ll enjoy jumping from the ledges, corking the jacuzzi pool, or just relaxing on the sunny ledges and watching the kids play. We’ll then head a short ways upriver to follow jeep trails back to our cars for lemonade. Bring: 2 quarts water, wet shoes, swimsuit, sun screen, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Slippery slopes and rocks, mud, and no shade.

Oct 23        Guatali Falls        Very Difficult        5 hours for 4 mile
We hike from the central mountains of Guam into a pristine valley with 4 large waterfalls, two jumping spots, and two swimming holes. Bring: 4 quarts water, sturdy hiking shoes that can get wet, swimsuit, gloves, sun screen, sunglasses, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Rocky steep downhill trail, walking in water, slippery rocks, short steep climbs down, sword grass, a long hike, and a long steep hike up and out.

Oct 16        Bubulao Falls        Difficult        5 hours for 4 miles
We hike down the Ugum River to a side stream to Bubulao Falls, then continue 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 09      Taleyfec Falls      Medium      3 hours for 1.5 miles
We visit a tall waterfall in Southwest Guam with it’s nice views, head to the old Japanese dam hidden in the jungle, stop at a nice cascade and swim hole, then circle back to our cars. A longer option will visit a new waterfall. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking shoes that can get wet, swimsuit, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Steep slopes, sword grass, walking in water, and climbing down the falls with the assistance of ropes.

Oct 02     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.