Outings are conducted in accordance with Sierra Club outing policies. Participants need to recognize the authority of the leader and plan to remain with the group for the entire outing. Sierra Club carries no participant accident insurance. In order to participate in one of Sierra Club’s outings, you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please call (415) 977-5630, or see www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms.

In the interest of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make car-pooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for car-pooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Car-pooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.

Each participant should carry a minimum of one quart of water, lunch, sun screen, insect repellant, rain gear. Wear sturdy shoes with traction. Additional items will be listed with the outing description.

Donation for non-members is $3.00. Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

KEY
D=distance, the estimated round trip for the day
E=elevation in feet; + is gain, - is loss, +/- is up and down.
Classification of Hikes: (E)=Education/Interpretation (C) Conservation (F) Family/Fun (S) Service

Sunday, March 2
Pu`uwa`awa`a Day Hike (High School Hikers) (E)(C) D = 7 miles, E = 2,050’-4,000’
Moderate hike through a dryland forest up to Pu`uwa`awa`a cinder cone north of Kona. Good opportunity to see native birds and interesting geologic features, including obsidian stone and the island’s largest cinder cone. Leader, Roxanne Lawson (965-8002); Co-Leader, Kaui Baker (937-2173).

Friday-Sunday, March 7-9
National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua`i, Service Trip (E)(C)(S) E = Sea Level
Join us in this lush garden sanctuary for a weekend of beach restoration in preparation for the turtle nesting season, along with other nature projects. Departure will be from Hilo late afternoon on Friday, March 7, with return late Sunday, March 9. Fee of $140 includes land transportation, non-site accommodation and meals. This is a members only event with reservations required. Phone leaders for complete itinerary and reservations: Debbi Uchida (965-7303); Roberta Brashear-Kaulfers (966-7002).

Saturday, March 15
Ka`ohe to Au`au Point (Sierra Singles) (E)(C) D = 6 miles, E = sea level
Hike south on this part of the Ala Kahakai trail, which has been designated a National Trail, and learn about native coastal plants. Bring two liters of water, lunch, sunscreen, hat, dark glasses and boots. Leader, Rich Vogler (328-8387); Co-Leader, Rose Acevedo (756-5990).

Sunday, March 16
Laupahoehoe Service Trip (S) E = 4500’
Join us for the Club’s first service to the Laupahoehoe Natural Area Reserve. We will be out-planting native species, weed control or whatever needs may arise for this rarely visited NARS unit. Bring a lunch, work clothes, gloves and water to the work session. This trail is part of the proposed National Historic Trail, the Ala Kahakai. We will tour the area after our work projects are completed. To sign up call Leader, Phil Barnes (965-9695).

Friday-Sunday, March 21-23
Hualalai Summit Hike and 4WD (E) D = 10 miles round trip, E = 5000’ +/- 2800’
We will hike up Hualalai from the top of Kaloko on the Kailua-Kona side with light daypacks. Gear, tents and food to be trucked up in support vehicles. Tent camping around the “Hualalai Bar and Grill” cabin at 7800 ft. We will explore the summit area over the second day, along with historic sites and awesome geology! High winds, rain, cloudy weather and low night temperatures are a possibility. Challenging trip up the mountain for experienced hikers. Participants must sign a liability release prior to the trip. Reservations required and group size is limited. Fee for central commissary (2 breakfasts, 2 dinners) and trucking is $50.00 per person. Hikers are responsible for their own lunches. For reservations contact Leader Sarah Moon (935-3475). Co-Leaders Cheryl Hoover (985-9601) and Diane Ware (967-8642).

Friday, March 28
1,000 Member Celebration – Wailoa River State Park – Pavilion 1 – 6-9:30 pm

Saturday-Sunday, March 29-30
Halape Iki (E) D = 16 miles, E = 2900’ +/- 2900’
Strenuous backpack in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Scenic coastline views enroute to white sand beach campsite. We will be ascending on a trail not maintained by the park rangers, so this trip is for experienced backpackers only, with leader approval. Sign-up with leader required. Leader, Phil Barnes (965-9695); Co-Leader, Roxanne Lawson (965-8002).

Saturday, April 5
Kalopa State Forest Service Trip (S) E = 2250’
We will be removing invasive alien plant species from this native forest. Bring tools, gloves, mosquito repellant, lunch and water. Leader, Roberta Brashear-Kaulfers (966-7002); Co-Leader, Sarah Moon (935-3475).

Saturday, April 12
Kiholo Bay Day Hike (Sierra Singles) (F)(E)(C) D = 4 miles, E= sea level +/-200’.
A pleasant, easy hike to Kiholo Bay, one of the greatest treasures of the Kona coastline. Explore a crystal clear lagoon. Bring 2 quarts of water, lunch, snorkel gear, camera, sunscreen, and tabis are recommended; wear sturdy shoes. Swimming is available, but at your own risk; there are no lifeguards or restroom facilities available. Leader, Rose Acevedo (756-5990); Co-Leader, Phil Barnes (965-9695).

Friday, April 18
Earth Day – UH Hilo Lanai

Saturday, April 19
Mauna Iki Full Moon Hike (E) D 3, E = 3000’+/-150’
This hike within Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park takes us into the SW rift of the summit of Mauna Iki, which last erupted in 1919-20. Panoramic views sweep across major features in Ka`u. The trail crosses prehistoric pahoehoe flows where historic footprints are embedded in hardened ash; and we will discuss a couple of theories to explain and date them. We start our hike before dusk; then return while the full moon rises. Boots, water, food, flashlights, raingear, warm clothes are required. Contact Leader Roberta Brashear-Kaulfers (966-7002); Co-Leader Debbi Uchida (985-7303).

Saturday-Monday, April 19-21
Pepeiao to Ka`aha Backpack (E) D = 14.6 miles round trip, E = +/-2200’
Join us for a moderate 3-day loop backpack from the end of Halina Pali Road in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. We will camp one night at Pepeiao Cabin (1700’) and one night on the coast at Ka`aha shelter. Reservations and leader approval can be made with Diane Ware (967-8642) or Cheryl Shine (985-9601).

Monday, April 21
Slow Foods Hawai`i Presentation – Kea`au Community Center – 7 pm

Friday-Monday, May 2-4
Waimanu Valley Backpack (E) D = 19 miles round trip, E = +/-500’
This is an energetic backpack for individuals with backpacking experience and proper gear. We will start from the rim of Waipi`o Valley, descend into the valley, cross and ascend the far side, and continue on this trail until we drop down into Waimanu Valley, 9 miles from our starting point. After a layover day in incomparable Waimanu Valley we will return via the same route. Previous backpacking experience, sturdy boots, leader approval required. Contact Leader Diane Ware (967-8642) for details; Co-Leaders Phil Barnes (965-9695), Guy Nicholson (323-0369).

Saturday, May 3
Lokoaka Trail Service Trip (S) D = 0.5 miles, E = sea level
Clear trails to pristine lagoons, plant native plants and clear noxious plants. Tools, gloves, water and insect repellant provided. Wear sturdy boots or shoes and protective clothing; bring swimsuits for a cool swim after the project. Leaders, Jan and Sarah Moon (935-3475).

Saturday-Sunday, May 10-11
Outing Leaders Training – First Aid and CPR – Location TBA

Saturday, May 17 – Ka’ohe to Kauloa Point (Sierra Singles) (E)(C) D = 6 miles, E = sea level
Hike north on this part of the Ala Kahakai trail, which was been designated a National Trail, and learn about native coastal plants. Bring two liters of water, lunch, sunscreen, hat, dark glasses and boots. Leader, Rich Vogler (328-8387); Co-Leader, Rose Acevedo (756-5990)

Saturday, May 24
Manuka Natural Area Reserve and Miloli`i (E)(C)(F) D = 1 mile, E = 1800’ +/- 600’
This dryland forest in the Ka`u district used to be the home of the alala and still features a variety of native flora and fauna. Our mauka walk from the state wayside park will include interpretation of the plants and other features of the area. Bring lunch, water, binoculars, rain gear and wear sturdy shoes. After the hike we will drive down to Miloli`i for a picnic lunch and a short hike to the black sand beach. Contact Leader Rich Vogler (328-8387); Co-Leader, Paul Campbell (965-5460).

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P.O. Box 1137, Hilo, HI 96721-1137
Phone: 808-965-5460