Mt. Batolusong: A Jolly Hiking Experience

Mt. Batolusong is situated in Brgy. San Andres Tanay Rizal, with an estimated elevation of up to 670 meters above sea level.

Mt. Batolusong (Rangyas Peak)

Montalban Trilogy Dayhike | Our Journey

It was my first time to hike many mountains in a span of a day, a planned twin dayhike that turned out to be a trilogy hike.Among the Pamitinan Protected Landscape that we conquer: Mt. Ayaas, Mt. Binacayan, and Mt. Pamitinan.

Summit of Mt. Ayaas

For the record, this is our first time to hike many mountain in a day along with my buddy - Maan. 

Wawa Dam | Karugo Falls

Wawa Dam (also known as Montalban Dam) is a gravity dam constructed over the Marikina River in the municipality of Rodriguez in Rizal province, Philippines. The slightly arched dam is situated in the 360-metre (1,180 ft) high Montalban Gorge or Wawa Gorge, a water gap in the Sierra Madre Mountains, east of Manila. It was built in 1909 during the American colonial era to provide the water needs for Manila. It used to be the only source of water for Manila until Angat Dam was built and Wawa was abandoned. Due to insufficiency of water supply for Metro Manila, there was a strong clamor to reuse the dam.

Twin Hike: Mt. Binacayan and Mt. Pamitinan

Major jumpoff: Brgy. Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal
LLA (Pamitinan): 14°43′51.7′′N 121°11′29.2′′ E 426 MASL
LLA (Binacayan): 14°43′30.5′′N 121°11′26.1′′ E 424 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 1.5-3 hours (P); 2-3 hours (B)
Specs: Minor, Difficulty 4/9 (P); 5/9 (B) / Trail class 1-4

Pamitinan Cave | Cave of Bernardo Carpio

Spelunking is among the activities in Rodriguez, Rizal. The eminent Pamitinan cave draws attention to tourist not just for the beauty it holds but also for the remarkable history of Japanese soldiers during World War II; the cave became their basement during the war.

The entrance of Pamitinan Cave

Mt. Maranat | Dayhike Climb Part II

It was my second time around hiking the Mt. Maranat with my colleagues – Christian, MJ and Joan. 

 The Maranat falls and the campsite area

Maranat Falls

Maranat falls is located at Rodriguez, Rizal. The Popular known Maranat is actually the name of the falls which belongs to Mt. Oriod, be informed.  Basically, all mountaineers who happen to hike the Mt. Maranat can see and swim to the gorgeous falls which is just below the campsite.  

Mt. Maranat | Journey to Redemption

Maranat is the opposite of Mt. Balagbag which offers a cleaner trails, a wonderful views, a beautiful waterfalls, and a breathtaking experience in trekking the mountain. During rainy season, the way going to the mountain can be muddy or slippery, be careful.

Maranat is not a mountain but it is exactly the name of the waterfalls that is covered by Mt. Oriod.

A view of the campsite at Mt. Maranat

Mt. Balagbag | My First Climb

The neighboring mountain of Mt. Maranat located at Rodriguez, Rizal. This mountain is part of the Sierra Madre range as it transitions into the plain of Central and Southern Luzon. The mountain is also favourited by hikers and bikers.