Events

Aug  29               Ague Cove            Medium            3 hours for 1 mile
We descend to a beautiful isolated cove on the northwest side of the island which is ideal for low/high jumping, swimming, snorkeling, and possible reef walking and freshwater spring exploring if the water is calm. We will also visit the Oceanside petroglyph cave. Bring: 2 quarts water, 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.

Aug  22               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  15               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.

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Aug  08               Tinago Falls            Medium            3 hours for 3 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.

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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.

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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.

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