We'll meet up at the main Malaekahana State Rec. Area parking lot to the right about .5 miles after entering off Hwy 83.  We'll then head across the campground to the sandy pooint directly across from Goat Island (Mokuauia).  Low tide should be at 9am or so, so unless the water is rough, late morning should be good time to get in the water.

Then we will snorkel our way out to the island and enjoy the short trails to a beautiful, normally quiet beach on Goat Island itself where we can again snorkel just off the beach.

Afterwards, we can also walk the 2-3 miles beach and forest loop trail through the State Recreation Area.

Participants should bring standard snorkel gear and some sort of wader shoes to wear on the island trails.  I also bring fins in case the currents are strong but some folks just walk out wearing old tennis shoes or waders.

Contact hike organizer for details, including carpooling options from Honolulu but Malaekahana State Rec. Area is off off Highway 83 north of Kaneohe and east of Waimea.  I usually take the Pali or Likelike over the ridge but you can also take H-3 or H-2.