Events

Jan  09          Santa Rosa Cave         Very Difficult         3 hours for 1 mile
We explore a long narrow cave along the limestone/volcanic junction.  We’ll visit the big room, the rabbit hole, our only underground waterfall, three different formation rooms, and the start of the asteroids.     Bring: 1 quart  water, get wet shoes, gloves, insect repellent, snacks, waterproof bag, and camera.     Special Conditions:  Climbing in very rough, sharp coral, mud, climbing in a cave, short steep climbs, crawling in water, crawling over rocky surfaces.

Jan  02          Dante River          Very Difficult          7 hours for 6 miles
We hike to a remote, pristine jungle river with three large falls, many smaller falls, a large swim hole, and a rock slide. On the way back we’ll stop at Inarajan Falls.     Bring: 4 quarts water, hiking shoes that can get wet, swimsuit, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch and snacks, and camera.     Special conditions: Sword grass, steep slopes, mosquitoes, walking in water, a short difficult climb, and a very long hike.

Dec 26            Priest’s Pools                         Medium             3 hours for 1 mile
                         With Little Kid Option          Easy                  2 hours for .25 mile
The perfect Christmas vacation hike, we visit a series of seven pools and small waterfalls in Southern Guam, with two jump spots and several swim pools, deep to shallow. It’s great fun for even the littlest kids. The Easy option is only a 20 minute hike.     Bring: 1 quart water, hiking shoes, swimsuit, sunscreen, snacks, and camera. Special conditions: (Medium) short steep climbs, no shade, some sword grass.

Dec 19         Guatali Falls         Difficult         5 hours for 4 miles
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.

Dec 12             Cetti 7 Falls         Very Difficult            4 hours for 2 miles
We descend into the Cetti River Valley and then climb up all 7 waterfalls using set ropes. This requires good upper body strength to climb up to 60 vertical feet on slippery rock. Bring: 3 quarts water, hiking shoes that can get wet, swimsuit, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch and snacks, and camera. Special conditions: Steep slopes, sword grass, walking in water, and serious rope climbing. This stomp is for experienced boonie stompers.

Dec 05          Inarajan Falls           Difficult            4 hours for 5 miles
We hike through the red clay badlands of southern Guam, through the grassy central savannah, and finally down to the Inarajan River to enjoy swimming and showering in one of Guam’s most scenic waterfalls. Bring 3 quarts water, good shoes, gloves, sun screen, lunch and snacks, camera, and swimsuit. Special conditions: Steep slopes up and down, sword grass, little shade, climbing with a rope to visit the bottom of the falls, and a long hike

Nov 28          San Carlos Falls                         Very Medium             4 hours for 3 miles
                       With Bataan Falls Option        Difficult                      5 hours for 4 miles
We journey to a beautiful secluded waterfall in central Guam for swimming and pictures, then hike along a pristine jungle river to enjoy a second waterfall with jumping and swimming. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking shoes that can get wet, swimsuit, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Steep slopes, walking in water, mud, rocky slippery river bottom, and climbing up and assisted by a rope. Bataan Falls: add 1 quart water, extra snacks, extra river walking, and extra, steeper rope climbing.

Nov 21            Ben’s Falls w/ Mt. Lamlam Option             Difficult             5 hours for 3 miles
We follow a small cool green hidden stream full of small cascades and swim pools to journey to 3 big waterfalls on the upper Sella River in southern Guam. The adventurous can continue on to the false summit of Mt. Lamlam. Bring: 3 quarts water, get wet shoes, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Walking in water through a rocky river, steep slopes through sword grass, and climbing falls with a rope.

Nov 14            Agfayan Falls             Very Medium             4 hours for 2 miles
We enjoy views, fight through tall sword grass, then descend to the Agfayan River ledges for jumping, sliding, and swimming. We then hike up the picturesque middle falls, enjoy the shaded Agfayan Falls, continue to Cannonball Falls, and circle back to the start. Bring: 3 quarts water, get wet shoes, gloves, sun screen, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Sword grass, walking in water, slippery rocks, and a fairly long hike.

Nov 07           Talofofo and Bubulao Falls            Very Difficult              4 hours for 3 miles
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we revisit a very old hike. We hike down the Ugum River to Bubulao Falls, then 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.