Boonie Stomps

August 2011

More unique explorations of our island!

Every Saturday, Guam Boonie Stompers offers public hikes to a variety of destinations such as beaches, snorkeling sites, waterfalls, mountains, caves, latte sites, and World War II sites. We meet at 9:00 AM in the Center Court of Chamorro Village in Hagatña along Marine Corps Drive. The cost is $2.00 for hikers over 12. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Complete 10 hikes a get a Boonie Stomp T-shirt. Hikers should provide their own transportation. Guam’s trails are not developed. Weather conditions can make the hikes more difficult than described. No reservations required.  Stomp Tips: Alcohol and hikes do not mix.  Do not bring beverages with caffeine on hikes.  Always bring plenty of water on a hike.

For information: Sofia Oropesa at 787-8830, sofiaoropesa@hotmail.com

 

August 6         Mount Tenjo                 Difficulty Rating: Medium             Duration: 34.5 hours for 3 miles   We hike to historic features along the Mount Chaochao to Mount Tenjo ridge. Bring: 3 quarts water, hiking boots, gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Swordgrass

 

August 13        Ylig to Tagachang   Difficulty Rating: Medium             Duration: 4.5 hours for 2 miles   We explore the headlands, beaches, and reefs of eastern Guam at Yona. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking boots, water shoes, swimsuit, gloves, insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Walking in water, a short stretch of rough rocks, and possible surf.

 

August 20       Geus River & Mount Finansanta   Difficulty Rating: Very Difficult       Duration: 6-7 hours for 3.7 miles We explore the gorge within the mountains of southern Guam. For the bold, we climb to the summit of Mount Finansanta. Bring: 4 quarts water, hiking boots, gloves, water shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Swordgrass, steep slopes, and walking in the water and over rocks.

 

August 27       Ritidian to Falcona Beach             Difficulty Rating: Difficult             Duration: 6 hours for 6 miles We hike the long sandy beach south of Ritidian Point to secluded Falcona Beach. Bring: 4 quarts water, hiking boots, gloves, swimsuit, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Some walking in water, a long walk in sand, and no pets.

 

 

Complete 10 Boonie Stomps to earn a Boonie Stomp T-Shirt.

Guam Boonie Stompers is a non-profit Guam corporation composed of volunteer leaders committed to leading hikes to unique destinations on our special island.

We not only tell you about Guam’s history, we actually take you there!