SIERRA CLUB KAUA`I GROUP OUTINGS

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.

Outings Classifications: (C) Conservation/Interpretive (E)Educational (F) Family/Fun (S) Service.

We welcome children on hikes depending on age of child and difficulty of outing 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" (typed in bold) such as the hikes within National Tropical Botanical Gardens per our agreement with them. Mahalo! We appreciate your support.

Kaua’i Group Outings 2010 

 

 

 Sun. Feb. 7  Maha'ulepu/South Shore/ Moderate/3 Miles. (C/E/F)  Spectacular coastal walk with stunning views each step of the way! This magnificent coastline is unique with its fascinating craggy rock formations. It's the beginning of whale season, too.  Allan Rachap 742-1001

Sun. Feb. 14 - Sleeping Giant/East side/moderate/4 miles. (C/F) Bring your Valentine on an afternoon hike with a steady climb to panoramic views of Kauai's eastern shore and mountains.  Kathy Valier 826-7302

Sat. Feb. 20 - Kuilau & Moalepe trails/ east side/ Strenuous/ 8.5 miles. (C/E) panoramic views of Mt. Waiale'ale on these two connecting trails. Jane Schmitt 826-6105.

 

Thurs. Feb. 25 Nonou (Sleeping Giant) Conservation Service Project. (C/E/S)  East Side/strenuous/4 miles. Tend to endangered native plants in their habitat and enjoy a moon light walk. Sierra Club members only. Bob Nishek 346-0476.

 

Sat. Feb. 27  Sunset to Full Moon walk.Wailua to Nukoli’i Beach. Socialize and Exercise. East Shore/Easy 3.5 miles. (C/E/F) We'll have a picnic dinner at Lydgate Beach Park & walk on miles of undeveloped coastline.  Opportunity to enjoy whale watching this time of year. Judy Dalton 246-9067

 Sat. Mar 6 - Berry Flats Loop Kokee/ Moderate/3.5 miles. (C/F) Beautiful forested loop trail walking through methel plum groves, sugi, and redwoods. We'll see birds and the restoration of native forest.  Erica Watson and Denny Jackson  647-0727

 

Sat. Mar 13 - Larsen's beach Hike and Clean up. East side/easy/3 miles. (F/C/S). Spectacular coastal walk along beautiful undeveloped coast. We'll also relax and enjoy the lovely  beach and whale-watch. On the way back, we'll pick up litter and flotsam. Karen Tilley 821-8008 

Sun. Mar. 21 - Kukui Trail/Westside/Strenuous/7 miles/ (C/F) Get out and celebrate the first day of spring! This trail drops from 2500 feet into Waimea Canyon, with stunning views along the way. We'll walk a ways downstream for more views before heading back UP.  Kathy Valier 826-7302.

Thurs. Mar 25 - National Tropical Botanical Gardens Full Moon Walk. (C/E) South Side/Moderate/2 miles. Hike and learn about propagation of native plants in lovely gardens, plus volunteer service. Sierra Club members only.  Call Bob Nishek 346-0476

 

Sat. March 27- Kalalau to Space Rock/ North shore/ strenuous/ 7 miles (C/E) Spectacular coastal views from this famous trail, but muddy and steep sections. Jane Schmitt 826-6105

Sun. Mar 28 - Maha'ulepu Sunset to Moonlight walk. South Shore/Moderate 4 miles. (C/E/F) Enjoy whale watching all along this coastal hike starting at Shipwreck Beach  ending with a full moon glistening on the ocean off the spectacular shores of Maha'ulepu.  We'll shuttle cars for a leisurely one way hike. Judy Dalton 246-9067