Trail West side. Strenuous 10 miles. Experience hiking in the parts of the ³Grand Canyon² of the Pacific. Leader: Bob Nishek (822-9238)
Saturday / January 11
SLEEPING GIANT- SKETCH & PHOTO OP
Kapaa area. Easy three mile walk up sleeping Giant, stopping to draw,
paint, or photo the varied arboreal and panoramic scenery. Leaders: Wendy
Benton (821-1134) and A.J. Metzgar
Sunday / January 19
HANALEI RIVER SOURCE
East side. Strenuous eight miles from Kapaa side. Get rough and ready! Leader: Micco Godinez (826-9844)
WAILUA BEACH HIKE/POTLUCK/FILM
2mi/Easy/Near full moon
Join us for a vegetarian potluck, beach hike and then relax and view "Diet for a New America", the film liking vegetarianism with the environment. Leader: Judy Dalton (246-9067)
Tuesday / January 21
SLEEPING GIANT EXPLORATORY!
Kapaa area. Our favorite mountain in a different light! Strenuous three miles in the late afternoon . We'll be searching out some of the Giant's special features. Leader: Bob Nishek (822-9238).
Sunday / January 26
KILOHANA CRATER
Lihue area. Subject to permission from plantation. Moderate to strenuous six mile hike to the last active volcano crater on island. Leader: Micco Godinez (826-9844)
Sunday / February 9
ALAKAI SWAMP
Westside. A hike on top of our world for cool-weather hikers. Strenuous 10 mile hike to Kilohana lookout. Leader: Chris Mildwater (644-1946)
Saturday / February 22
HANAKOA FALLS
North Shore. Strenuous 14 mile day hike. Need to get DLNR permit first! Check out improved trail; gateway to Kalalau valley. Beautiful falls are richly rewarding. Leader: Bob Nishek (822-9238)
Sunday/February 23
POLIHALE-QUEEN'S POND
2mi/Easy/South side
Enjoyable beach hike to Queen's Pond for lunch and swim. Leader: Judy Dalton (246-9067)
Friday/February 28
SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ACTION
Our bi-monthly (even months) gathering at home for "talking story" about issues in our community. Bring a take-out dinner or pupus. Call Pamela Jayne (822-5410)
Saturday/March 8
KALEPA RIDGE
3mi/Moderate/Above Lihue
See a great view of the Lihue area, from Hanamaula Bay to the Hoary Head Mountains from the southern end of Kalepa Ridge. Leader: Bob Nishek (822-9238
Saturday/March 22
KEALIA TO DONKEY BEACH
2mi/Easy
Walk and picnic dinner at Donkey Beach in the late afternoon. Return for a bonfire and dessert at Kealia Beach. There's the Spring Equinox and a full moon to celebrate. Call Pamela Jayne (822 -5410)
CALL THE MAUI GROUP VOICEMAIL (808) 573-4147 FOR COMPLETE HIKE LISTINGS.
NON-MAUI GROUP MEMBERS: TO RECEIVE A SCHEDULE, PLEASE SEND A STAMPED, SELF -ADDRESSED ENVELOPE TO: PETER KAFKA 1150 NANIHOKU PL. HAIKU, HI 96708.
Saturday/ January 4
WAIHOU SPRINGS SERVICE OUTING/
FAMILY HIKE
1.5 2 miles/easy moderate/upper Olinda
Start the New Year with the feeling of helping the planet. Enjoy a peaceful forest walk to a lovely fern grotto and help maintain this accessible upcountry trail. The Maui Group has adopted this trail as part of the Na Ala Hele volunteer program. Bring loppers, bowsaws, work gloves, water and picnic lunch. Meet at 8:30 sharp at the park ing lot across from St. Joseph's Church in Makawao. Leader: Lucienne de Naie no regis tration
Sunday/January 26
ONEOI'O BAY (LA PEROUSE) HISTORICAL HIKE
4 miles roundtrip/moderate (some uneven ground)/ La Perouse Bay
A chance to learn about South Maui's earlier civi lization through the archaeological remains scattered along the scenic shoreline. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Kamaole III beach parking lot to carpool to trail. Bring sturdy, closed shoes, plenty of water, sunscreen, hats and lunch and suit for optional swim break. Limit: 20. Leader: Scott Jensen w/ historical commentary by Jim Hedani. Register via 5734147
Sunday/ February 2
IAO RIDGE/WHITE CROSS HIKE
4 mile (4 hrs)/strenuous (steep slopes/ partly overgrown trail)
Celebrate groundhog day from the heights of the lush Iao Ridge. Hikers will have the option of go ing only as far as White Cross (visible above Wailuku) or continuing 1/2 mile further along the rugged Iao Ridge. Hike offers awesome views, native plants and that conquering feeling. Meet at 8 a.m. at the County Bldg parking lot in Wailuku. Bring: long pants, hiking boots, water
(lots), lunch, raingear, sunscreen. Limit: 812 (for topcondition hikers only.) Leader: Wil Clark. Register via 5734147
Saturday/ February 8
AHIHI BAY SNORKEL OUTING
easy (2 hrs)/ moderate swimming required/ Ahihi-Kina'u Reserve
A below the surface exploration of the Ahihi-Kina'u reserve's abundant sealife with ex pert commentary by marine biologist. Suitable for all ages with previous snorkel experience. Bring snorkel gear, swimwear, water, sunscreen and optional lunch. Meet 10 a.m. at Ahihi Bay parking area (beginning of lava flow, approximately 1 mile past Makena Beach). Limit: 20
Leader: Kim Andrews. Register via: 5734147
Sierra Club outings are conducted according to Club policy and under the direction of certified Outings Leaders. Our outings are group activities, and all participants are expected to follow leaders' instructions and to remain with group for the entire outing.
We welcome all Sierra Club members, non-members and visitors on most of our outings; however certain outings may be restricted to members. Firearms, pets (unless specifically allowed), and audio devices with or without headsets are prohib ited.
Smoking is only permitted at breaks and then only if the smell of smoke cannot be detected by other hikers. Outing Leaders may prohibit smoking if, in their judgement, a fire hazard exists.
Bring with: a liter of water (2 liters for strenuous hikes), lunch, sunscreen, insect repellant, rain gear/jacket and day-pack. Boots, shoes with traction grooves (heeled footwear are best; no loafers), or tabis are required. No bare feet or sandals of any type will be allowed.
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