Events

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Sept 07           Mt. Finansanta Very,           Very Difficult           7 hours for 5 miles
Our hardest hike, three difficult hikes strung together. We visit 2 mountains with fantastic views, a pristine jungle river, and a narrow gorge with swimming, jumping, and rock sliding spots. Bring: 4 quarts water, strong shoes that can get wet, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch and snacks, and camera. Special conditions: Sword grass, steep slopes, walking in water, slippery rocks, a very long hike, more sword grass.

Labor Day weekend in North America is the same weekend the Marshall Islands pays tribute to its working class during Rijerbal Day, held on the first Friday of September.

Aug 31             Fintasa and Laolao Falls           Medium           3 hours for 2 miles
We journey to 2 cooling waterfalls in southeastern Guam. Enjoy swimming and waterfall showers at the scenic Fintasa Falls, head much further downstream to enjoy the open ledges, individual swim holes or water cave of Laolao Falls. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking shoes, swimsuit, gloves, sun screen, sunglasses, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Some walking in water, fairly steep hills to climb and descend, sword grass

Aug 24           Tarzan Falls           Medium           4 hours for 3 miles
We hike downhill through a recent fire scorched 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, walking in cave water and over rough limestone rocks.

Aug 17           Tinago Falls              Medium              3 hours for 2 miles
We trek to a great scenic area on Guam, a series of waterfalls and cascades in the southeast. There is something for everyone to enjoy, from tiny tots playing in the cascades or to jumping, waterfall showers, and a rock slide for the more adventurous. There’s even a hammock for the more sedate. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking shoes, gloves, swim suit, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Possible mud, a short steep section

KONQER Rota Competitor Call-out (with MVA)

Aug 10      Pagat Loop           Difficult 4        hours for 3 miles
               Pagat Cave Only      Medium          3 hours for 2 miles
We offer two ways to get to the same place! We descend the cliff and through the limestone forest to explore the ocean arch with possible jumping and swimming, explore the ancient Chamorro village, then swim in the underground fresh water pool. Bring: 3 quarts water, hiking shoes, swim suit, flashlight, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Stretches of steep trail, walking in cave water and over rough limestone rocks.

Aug 03     Waterfall Valley      Medium      3 hours for 1 mile

We visit the large Upper Falls for jumping and swimming fun. We then have a choice of walking down the river and on jungle trail (hard) or returning to the cars and walking down the road to reach the large middle falls, then take the trail down to the lower falls for jumping, swimming, and exploring. Bring: 2 quarts water, wet shoes, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Walking in water, slippery rocks and mud, and mosquitoes.