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" such as the hikes within National Tropical Botanical Gardens per our agreement with them. Mahalo! We appreciate your support.
Want to become a Sierra Club outings leader? Please email dalton@aloha.net to find out how much fun you could be having!
SIERRA CLUB KAUA'I GROUP OUTINGS 2012
Sat Jan 14 Okolehau/ North shore/ Strenuous/ 4 miles (C, E) Trail climbs 1,200 ft. on a ridge behind Hanalei with beautiful sweeping views of Hanalei Bay and North shore. Jane Schmitt 826-6105
Sun Jan 15 Maha'ulepu/South Shore/moderate/ 4 miles. (C/E/F) Spectacular coastal walk with stunning views. Also visit the fantastic sinkhole/cave archeological site. Chance to see whales this time of year. Allan Rachap 212-3108
Sat Jan 21 Nawiliwili Lighthouse Coastal Walk (C/E/F) Moderate 3 miles. Hike from Kalapaki Beach to Nawiliwili Lighthouse then along the coast to Hanama'ulu Bay with shuttle to return, mostly flat and easy walking. Enjoy spectacular views along the rugged coast. Bob Greene and Ken Fasig 346-1229
Wed Jan 25 Waimea Canyon Road Clean Up. (S) Afternoon clean up of Sierra Club's adopted highway (2 miles) requires a little over an hour. Please help keep the gateway to Waimea Canyon litter-free. Bob Greene 245-9280
Sat Jan 28 Volunteers needed for National Marine Sanctuary Humpback Whale Ocean Count. Also on Feb 25, and March 31. Free training required of volunteers on Kaua'i. Check NOAA website for details: http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/involved/ocvolunteer.html
Sat Feb 4 Maha'ulepu Sunset to Moonlight Whale Watch Walk. South Shore/ Moderate/3 Miles. (C/E/F) Start out in the afternoon from Shipwreck Beach to Maha'ulepu to enjoy the sunset and an almost full moon over the glistening ocean. Spectacular coastal walk with great whale watching this time of year We'll shuttle cars to make this a leisurely one way hike. Bob Greene 245-9280
Mon Feb 6 National Tropical Botanical Gardens Full Moon Walk & Service Project. South Side/Moderate/2 miles. (C/E/S) Hike and learn about propagation of native plants in lovely gardens. Sierra Club members only. We'll offer 2 hours of volunteer help in the Gardens. Call Samara at 651-0479. Bob Nishek leader 346-0476
Sun Feb 12 Maha'ulepu/South Shore/moderate/ 4 miles. (C/E/F) Spectacular coastal walk with stunning views. Also visit the fantastic sinkhole/cave archeological site. Chance to see whales along the coast this time of year. Allan Rachap 212-3108
Sat Feb 18 Kauaikinana Ditch Trail - Kumuela Loop. Koke'e/Moderate/4 mile loop.(C/F) Extraordinary view of Po`omau Canyon & spectacular waterfalls. Bob Greene 245-9280
Sat Feb 25 Volunteers needed for National Marine Sanctuary Humpback Whale Ocean Count. Also on March 31. Free training required of volunteers on Kaua'i. Check NOAA website for details: http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/involved/ocvolunteer.html
Sun Feb 26 Kalalau trail to Space Rock/ North Shore/ Strenuous/ 6 miles (C, E) Famous trail follows NaPali coast & we walk to high point on the trail with panoramic ocean views. Opportunity for whale sightings this time of year. Jane Schmitt 826-6105
Sat Mar 3 Jewel of Koke'e, Strenuous/7 miles. (C/E) Spectacular hike through forest of Koke'e, Black Pipe Trail, Canyon Trail, Po'omau Canyon Lookout. Cross over Waipo'o Falls for view of Waimea Canyon to the ocean. Bob Greene 245-9280
Sun Mar 4 Anini Beach Walk and Clean Up/ Easy/North Shore/1 mile (S/C/F) Walk along the beautiful, tranquil shores of Anini Beach and clean up on the way back. Possible swim at end. Karen Tilley 821-8008
Mon Mar 5 Nonou (Sleeping Giant) Conservation Service Project. East Side/strenuous/4 miles. (S/C) Tend to endangered native plants in their habitat and enjoy an almost full moon walk. Sierra Club members only.
Bob Nishek 346-0476
Sat Mar10 Moalepe-Kuilau-Moalepe Trails/East side/Moderate/ 4.25 miles. (E/F) An opportunity to walk both trails with pleasant mountain views. Kathy Valier 826-7302
Sat Mar 17 Sierra Club and Surfrider team up for a Beach Clean Up. Do something green for St. Patrick's Day.(S/C) South Nukoli`i Beach/Easy 1/4 mile. Drive into Kaua`i Beach Resort on makai side of highway north of Hana'maulu. Go through their tree tunnel and at end turn right onto a road leading to the beach. Look for Sierra Club and Surfrider signs. Gloves, bags, snacks and cold water will be provided. Starts at 9 AM. Jeff Vesci 755-5587
Sun Mar 18 Maha'ulepu/South Shore/moderate/ 4 miles. (C/E/F) Spectacular coastal walk with stunning views. Also visit the fantastic sinkhole/cave archeological site. Chance to see whales this time of year. Allan Rachap 212-3108
Wed Mar 21 Donkey Beach (Kuna Bay) to Anahola Beach Coastal Walk. East Shore/moderately strenuous/5 miles. (E/F) Walk along a wild coastline, yet untouched by any development. Bob Greene 245-9280
Sat Mar 24 Berry Flat Trail, Koke'e/easy-moderate 3.5 miles, (C/F). Lush forested hike through sugi pine and redwood groves. Denny Jackson and Erica Watson 647-0727
