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June 2010
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 Hagatna. The cost is $2.00 for hikers over 12. Children
must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 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.
For information:
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June 5
Talofofo Caves
Difficulty Rating: Medium
Distance: 3 hours/1 miles
We explore the extensive cave
system overlooking Talofofo
Bay including Window Rock.
Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking
boots, gloves, long pants, sun
screen, insect repellant, lunch,
camera, and a flashlight. Special
condition: Crawling in caves.
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June 12
Gun Beach to Tanguissan Beach
Difficulty Rating: Medium
Distance: 3 hours for 1.8 miles
We pass below the imposing cliffs
of Two Lovers Point, visit latte, and
explore the coastline with a cooling dip in the ocean. Bring; 2 quarts water, hiking boots, swimsuit, water shoes, gloves, insect repellent, sun screen, sunglasses, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Some walking in water and over rough rocks.
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June 19
Tweeds Cave
Difficulty Rating: Difficult
Distance: 4 hours for 1 mile
We hike and climb up to the World War II hideout of U.S. Navy radioman George Tweed from October 21, 1942 to July 1944, a unique feature of our history. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking boots, gloves, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special condition: Steep climbing up and down over rough rocks. Advance registration and payment required on June 12 and some restrictions apply. Details to be announced later.
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June 26
Nimitz hill Caves
Difficulty Rating: Medium
Distance: 3 hours for 1.2 miles
We explore World War II caves from a significant battlefield of late July 1944 from the Liberation of Guam. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking boots, gloves, long pants, flashlight, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Climbing and crawling in narrow cave passages.
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Stomp tip: Always bring plenty of water on a boonie stomp. |
