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Kaua'i Group Outings Calendar
June - September 2009
Join us on one of these outings to explore and care for our island. Please note the level of hiking proficiency and round-trip mileage for each hike. Pack rain gear, sufficient water for duration of hike, lunch, hat, shoes with a good grip. No sandals or flip-flops. Participants must sign a liability waiver. Requested donation for hikes: $ 1 from Sierra Club members and participants under 18. $5 for non-members. You can sign up to become a member on the outing.
We welcome children on hikes depending on age of child and difficulty of ouing at the discretion of hike leader. Under age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Note to visitors to Kaua'i: If leaving messages for outings leaders to call you back, please provide a local Hawaii number to avoid long distance charges to our volunteer leaders. Mahalo for your consideration.
Women are advised not to camp or hike in remote areas alone on Kaua'i for safety reasons.
Note web site and newsletter editors: We invite you to spread the word about any of these outings except for those stating "For Sierra Club members only" (listed in bold) such as the hikes within National Tropical Botanical Gardens per our agreement with them. Mahalo! We appreciate your support.
Fri June 5 Sunset to Moonlight Nukoli'i Beach Walk. East Shore/Easy 3.5 miles. Socialize & Exercise. Evening picnic at Lydgate Beach Park followed by walk on miles of natural, undeveloped coastline. Enjoy the sunset & a full moon rising over the ocean. Judy Dalton 246-9067 Sat June 6 Maha'ulepu Sunset to Moonlight walk. South Shore/Moderate/ 4 miles. Coastal hike starts at Shipwreck Beach late afternoon & ends with a full moon. We'll shuttle cars for a one-wayhike. Incredible views every step of the way! Wendy McIlroy 634-0438 Sun June 7 Ka'apoko Tunnel/East Side/strenuous/6.5miles. An unusual adventure that starts from the Wailua area through a mile-long tunnel to the upper reaches of the Hanalei River and a waterfall. Boreas 639-3009 Sun June 14 Honopu trail/ Kokee/ strenuous/ 5 miles. This non-maintained trail is challenging due to steep elevation drop, but offers incredible views of the Honopu valley & NaPali coast. Jane Schmitt- 826-6105 Sun June 21 Father's Day & First Day of Summer Hike. Hike Gorgeous coastline of Donkey Beach. Eastside/easy/4 miles. Karen Tilley 821-8008 Sat June 27 Kealia Beach Clean Up. East Shore/Easy. Freeing beaches of litter is about more than just making a beach attractive. It also protects the wildlife, the reef, and ocean. Will you please help? We'll provide bags, gloves, & refreshments. Judy Dalton 246-9067 Sun June 28 Hanalei River Trail/North Shore/ Moderate/ 6 miles. Hike up the Hanalei River through a bamboo grove. Beautiful views of the mountains and a chance for a dip in the river. Limited to twelve hikers. Kathy Valier 826-7302. Hike canceled.
Sun. July 5 - Maha'ulepu Sunset to Moonlight walk. South Shore/Moderate/4 miles. Coastal hike starts at Shipwreck Beach & ends with a full moon glistening on the ocean along the magnificent shores of Maha'ulepu. Car shuttle for one way hike. Judy Dalton 246-9067
Sat. July 11 - Anini Beach Stroll and Return Clean Up/North Shore/Easy/3 miles. Walk along the gorgeous beach and coming back, clean up litter. Possible swim afterwards. Karen Tilley 821-8008
Sun. July 12 Ho'opi'i Falls/ East Side/3 miles/moderate. You'll be in for adelightful surprise discovering this forest trail along a river featuring two beautiful waterfalls. Vivian Hager 652-3234
Sat. July 18 - Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge Crater Hill Work/ Hike/ North Shore/ Moderate/ 4 miles. Spend a couple hours tending to native plants on Crater Hill, then hike the rim of caldera to spectacular views of Makapili Rock & on to Mokolea Point. Jane Schmitt 826-6105
Sat. July 25 - Jewel of Koke'e, Strenuous/7 miles. Spectacular hike through the forest of Koke'e, Black Pipe Trail, Canyon Trail, Po'omau Canyon Lookout. Cross over Waipo'o Falls for a view of Waimea Canyon to the ocean. Neil Brosnahan 346-8460
Sun. July 26 - Bike Ride/Koke`e/Moderately strenuous/ 14 Miles (aka Wilderness Bike Ride) Bring your bike up to Koke`e and ride the fairly level contour road west of the highway in a lovely forest area. Allan Rachap 742-1001
Sat. Aug 1 Hanalei Tunnel/East Side/Strenuous/6.5miles/ An adventure from Wailua area through a mile-long tunnel to the upper reaches of Hanalei River. The trail is sometimes muddy, being close to Wai`ale`ale, but the experience is worth the slipping and sliding. Neil Brosnahan 346-8460
Sat. Aug 1- Kealia Beach Clean Up. Freeing beaches of litter is about more than just making a beach attractive. It also protects the wildlife, the reef, and ocean. Will you please help? Vivian Hager 652-3234
Sun. Aug 2 - Sunset to Full Moon Coastal Walk/East Shore/Easy/4 Miles. Start in late afternoon from Kuna Bay (Donkey Beach) to Fuji Beach enjoying the sunset and full moon rising over the ocean. Well shuttle cars for a one-way walk. Judy Dalton 246-9067
Sat. Aug. 8- Pihea Trail to Kawaikoi stream/ Kokee/ Strenuous/ 7.5 miles From Pihea lookout, we hike down thru Alakai swamp to picturesque Kawaikoi stream, with panoramic views of Kalalau valley and rare endemic plants and birds in Alakai. Jane Schmitt 826-6105
Sun Aug. 9 - Jewel of Koke'e, Strenuous/7 miles. Spectacular hike through the forest of Koke'e, Black Pipe Trail, Canyon Trail, Po'omau Canyon Lookout. Cross over Waipo'o Falls for a view of Waimea Canyon to the ocean. Neil Brosnahan 346-8460
Wed. Aug 12 - Nonou (Sleeping Giant) Conservation Service Project/East Side/strenuous/4 miles. Tend to endangered native plants in their habitat and enjoy a moon light walk. Sierra Club members only. Please call Bob Nishek 332-5158 at least day before.
Sat. Aug. 15 - Moloa'a Hike and Clean Up East-North shore /Moderately easy/2 miles. We'll climb up the hill of an ancient trail, watch for dolphins and sea turtles, walk the breathtaking cove and then clean up the floatsam. Karen Tilley 821-8008
Sun. Aug. 16 - Maha'ulepu/South Shore/ Moderate/3 Miles Spectacular walk with stunning views every step of the way! Unique coastline with fascinating rock formations, and pristine beaches. Allan Rachap 742-1001 Sat. Aug. 22 - North fork Wailua River /East Side/ Very Strenuous /4 mi. mostly through river and some trail. Wet, muddy and wonderful. Tabi footwear and hiking stick needed. Great pool and waterfall. Advanced hikers only please. Neil Brosnahan 346-8460
Sun. Aug 23 - Makaleha Springs/East Side/Strenuous/ 2.5 Miles. This delightful hike up the Makaleha Stream Valley begins with a winding trail through a bamboo forest and continues in a long, in stream, rock hop to the springs. Boreas Vam Nouhuys 639-3009 Sat. Aug. 29 - Alexander Dam/Kalaheo/ Moderately strenuous/ 5 mile loop. Old Army Road passes remnants of World War II, Cook pine forests, allspice groves, and McBride Reservoir. Neil Brosnahan 346-8460
Wed. Sept 2 - Waimea Canyon Road Clean Up/Easy/ 2 miles. Afternoon clean up of Sierra Club's adopted highway requires a little over an hour. Please help keep the gateway to Waimea Canyon litter-free. Please call Bob Nishek at 332-5158 at least a day before. Sat. Sept 5 - Ditch Trail/ Kauaikinana Ditch trail/Kumuela loop Koke'e\ /West side/Moderate/4 mile loop Extraodinary view of Po`omau Canyon and spectacular water falls. Neil Brosnahan 346-8460
Sun. Sept. 6 - Donkey Beach Walk and Clean Up East Side/4 miles/ easy - Experience Donkey Beach and adjacent coastline. We'll look for dolphins and pick up the floatsam. Karen Tilley 821-8008
Sat. Sept. 12- Okolehao/Northshore/Strenuous
/4 miles. Trail climbs 1200 feet along crest of a ridge running up Hihimanu. Enjoy beautiful, sweeping views of Hanalei Bay and the North Shore. Hike a trail Sierra Club took several years clearing. Jane Schmitt 826-6105
Sun. Sept. 13 - Nonou (Sleeping Giant)/East Side/6 miles/moderately strenuous. Hike up one trail and down another to see it all. Fantastic views, and incredible vegetation. Allan Rachap 742-1001
Sat. Sept 19 -Hanakapi'ai Falls North Shore/ Very strenuous/ 8 miles. Hike begins at Kee Beach along Kalalau Trail with breathtaking views to Hanakapiai Beach & to spectacular falls. Boreas Van Nouhuys 639-3009
Sun. Sept. 20 - Gem of Alakai Pihea Trail to Kawaikoi stream/ Kokee/ Strenuous/ 7.5 miles From Pihea lookout, thru Alakai swamp to picturesque Kawaikoi stream, with panoramic views of Kalalau valley. Rare endemic plants and birds in Alakai. Neil Brosnahan 346-8460
Sat. Sept 26 Mahaulepu Beach Clean Up. Sierra Club, Malama Mahaulepu & Surfrider team up to keep this awesome beach beautiful. Follow Poipu Road past the Grand Hyatt where it becomes a dirt road. Drive to T-intersection and turn right. Continue to parking area and look for banners. Please bring sunscreen, hat, and water. Bags, gloves & refreshments provided. Meet at 9am. Judy Dalton 246-9067 Fri. Oct. 3 -Sunset to Moonlight Wailua to Nukolii Beach Walk. Socialize & Exercise. East Shore/Easy 3.5 miles. Picnic at Lydgate Beach Park & walk on miles of natural, undeveloped coastline. Opportunity for moonlight swim at Lydgate while ocean at its warmest (81 degrees). Judy Dalton 246-9067
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