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MOKU LOA GROUP OUTINGS

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 http://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, sunscreen, and 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. An adult must accompany participants under 18 years of age.

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

Saturday, August 28 - Onomea Bay Day Hike (F) D = 3 mi.; E = 150' - sea level
Hike the historic lightly difficult Onomea Trail, part of the Hawaiian Kingdom Donkey Trail. Visit a frequently viewed, little-visited gem in Hawai`i. Contact Paul Campbell (965-5460), or e-mail campbellcenter@msn.com. Co-leader Sarah Moon.

Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3-4, Pololu Backpack (E)(C) D = 2 miles, 9 miles (2nd day hike), E = 1200' +/- 600'
Easy downhill hike into a beautiful valley and campground (base camp). The second day will be a 9-mile loop trail with a waterfall for showering. This hike will take a full day. Bring camping gear, mosquito repellant, change of clothes, extra socks, meals, etc. Possible car pool expenses. Contact leader Paul Campbell (965-5460); co-leader Roberta Brashear (966-7002)

Friday-Sunday, Sept. 17-19, Keanakolu Cabin Mt. Bike or Drive-in (F)(C) D = 22 miles, E=5600'
Bike or drive 22 miles on Keanakolu/Mana Road to this rustic cabin with fireplace on the slope of Mauna Kea. The cabin borders forest reserve adjacent to Hakalau with excellent bird watching. Spend layover day in forest, nearby apple/pear orchard, hiking, biking or just relaxing. Evenings we will share BBQ potluck dinners, talk story and star gaze. 4x4 vehicles needed for access and hauling bikers' gear. Breakfast and lunches on own. Bikers must wear helmets for safety and carry pump and extra tube. Bring warm sleeping bag and clothes, rain gear, flashlight, sunscreen, hat, plate, cup and utensils. Fee for cabin and carpooling (on own). Sign up with leaders Diane Ware (967-8642) or Joel Hirsch (929-9393). AND REMEMBER TO VOTE EARLY - SATURDAY IS PRIMARY ELECTION DAY.

Sunday, Sept. 26 - Fair Wind Cruise - 2-/12 hours of snorkeling at Captain Cook Monument.
Matt Binder (324-0430); or email: mattbinder@earthlink.net

Friday-Sunday, October 1 - 3, Campout at Ke`ei YMCA Camp, South Kona (E)(C)(F) D = 0 (optional hiking),
E = Sea level
Camp at the beautiful YMCA camp near Ke`ei Beach in South Kona; opportunity to swim, surf, walk or just laze or socialize. Bring tent and camping equipment, food, etc. $5.00 per person per night to cover camping fees. Maximum 20 people. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. For details, contact leader Guy Nicholson (938-2399) or assistant leader Diane Ware (967-8642).

Saturday, October 9 - Kaloli Service Trip (S) D = 4 miles, E = sea level
Hike and clear brush and debris on this historic Old Government Trail in Puna, from Paradise Park part way to the Shipman Beach (Haena) area. This is part of an ongoing project with Puna Trails. Bring water, lunch and hand tools for clearing brush. Contact leader Roberta Brashear (966-7002).

Saturday & Sunday, October 16 & 17 - Outing Leader's Training - First Aid scenarios mauka or water safety by the shore. Sarah Moon (935-3475)

Saturday, October 30 - 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. Contact leaders Jan or Sarah Moon (935-3475)

Saturday, November 6 - Kalapana Coastal Day Hike (E)(F)(C) D = 4 miles, E = sea level
This hike begins at Verna's Restaurant parking lot in Kalapana. We will hike out to the new beach at Kaimu, then follow the shoreline south over rough new lava, stopping for lunch at a remote beach. Bring lunch, 2 quarts of water, hiking boots and rain gear. Trip limited to 15 hikers. Contact leader Sarah Moon (934-3475). Co-leader Paul Campbell (965-5460)

Saturday, November 13 - Kaloli Service Trip (S) D = 4 miles, E = sea level
Hike and clear brush and debris on this historic Old Government Trail in Puna, from Paradise Park part way to the Shipman Beach (Haena) area. This is part of an ongoing project with Puna Trails. Bring water, lunch and hand tools for clearing brush. Contact leader Roberta Brashear (966-7002).


	MOKU LOA GROUP OUTINGS 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 http://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, sunscreen, and 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. An adult must accompany participants under 18 years of age. 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 Saturday, August 28 - Onomea Bay Day Hike (F) D = 3 mi.; E = 150' - sea level Hike the historic lightly difficult Onomea Trail, part of the Hawaiian Kingdom Donkey Trail. Visit a frequently viewed, little-visited gem in Hawai`i. Contact Paul Campbell (965-5460), or e-mail campbellcenter@msn.com. Co-leader Sarah Moon. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3-4, Pololu Backpack (E)(C) D = 2 miles, 9 miles (2nd day hike), E = 1200' +/- 600' Easy downhill hike into a beautiful valley and campground (base camp). The second day will be a 9-mile loop trail with a waterfall for showering. This hike will take a full day. Bring camping gear, mosquito repellant, change of clothes, extra socks, meals, etc. Possible car pool expenses. Contact leader Paul Campbell (965-5460); co-leader Roberta Brashear (966-7002) Friday-Sunday, Sept. 17-19, Keanakolu Cabin Mt. Bike or Drive-in (F)(C) D = 22 miles, E=5600' Bike or drive 22 miles on Keanakolu/Mana Road to this rustic cabin with fireplace on the slope of Mauna Kea. The cabin borders forest reserve adjacent to Hakalau with excellent bird watching. Spend layover day in forest, nearby apple/pear orchard, hiking, biking or just relaxing. Evenings we will share BBQ potluck dinners, talk story and star gaze. 4x4 vehicles needed for access and hauling bikers' gear. Breakfast and lunches on own. Bikers must wear helmets for safety and carry pump and extra tube. Bring warm sleeping bag and clothes, rain gear, flashlight, sunscreen, hat, plate, cup and utensils. Fee for cabin and carpooling (on own). Sign up with leaders Diane Ware (967-8642) or Joel Hirsch (929-9393). AND REMEMBER TO VOTE EARLY - SATURDAY IS PRIMARY ELECTION DAY. Sunday, Sept. 26 - Fair Wind Cruise - 2-/12 hours of snorkeling at Captain Cook Monument. Matt Binder (324-0430); or email: mattbinder@earthlink.net Friday-Sunday, October 1 - 3, Campout at Ke`ei YMCA Camp, South Kona (E)(C)(F) D = 0 (optional hiking), E = Sea level Camp at the beautiful YMCA camp near Ke`ei Beach in South Kona; opportunity to swim, surf, walk or just laze or socialize. Bring tent and camping equipment, food, etc. $5.00 per person per night to cover camping fees. Maximum 20 people. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. For details, contact leader Guy Nicholson (938-2399) or assistant leader Diane Ware (967-8642). Saturday, October 9 - Kaloli Service Trip (S) D = 4 miles, E = sea level Hike and clear brush and debris on this historic Old Government Trail in Puna, from Paradise Park part way to the Shipman Beach (Haena) area. This is part of an ongoing project with Puna Trails. Bring water, lunch and hand tools for clearing brush. Contact leader Roberta Brashear (966-7002). Saturday & Sunday, October 16 & 17 - Outing Leader's Training - First Aid scenarios mauka or water safety by the shore. Sarah Moon (935-3475) Saturday, October 30 - 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. Contact leaders Jan or Sarah Moon (935-3475) Saturday, November 6 - Kalapana Coastal Day Hike (E)(F)(C) D = 4 miles, E = sea level This hike begins at Verna's Restaurant parking lot in Kalapana. We will hike out to the new beach at Kaimu, then follow the shoreline south over rough new lava, stopping for lunch at a remote beach. Bring lunch, 2 quarts of water, hiking boots and rain gear. Trip limited to 15 hikers. Contact leader Sarah Moon (934-3475). Co-leader Paul Campbell (965-5460) Saturday, November 13 - Kaloli Service Trip (S) D = 4 miles, E = sea level Hike and clear brush and debris on this historic Old Government Trail in Puna, from Paradise Park part way to the Shipman Beach (Haena) area. This is part of an ongoing project with Puna Trails. Bring water, lunch and hand tools for clearing brush. Contact leader Roberta Brashear (966-7002).














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