Mt Maculot is a haven for a lot of mountaineers. It is located in Cuenca, in the province of Batangas, around 75 kilometers; more than 2 hours away from Metro Manila.
Here are some few information about it:
Major Jumpoff: Mountaineer's Store, Brgy. 7 , Cuenca
LLA: 13°55 N; 121°2 E; 706 MASL (Rockies) / 930 MASL (summit)
Days required / Hours to Rockies / summit : 1 day / 1-2 hr / 2-4 hr
Days required / Hours to Rockies / summit : 1 day / 1-2 hr / 2-4 hr
Specs: Minor, Difficulty 3/9 (Rockies); 4/9 (Traverse) Trail class 1-3.
Features: Scenic views of Taal Lake, rock formations, forests
A week before the hike, I read some blogs. They say that the view of the famous Taal Lake from the Rockies is extremely priceless and its one of the reasons why hikers kept on coming back. So we decided to climb it!
We started the hike at around 9:30 am and reached the summit at 11:30am.
This mountain is an all-assault climb. It was quite a struggle for me although this was my 7th climb already. We are guided by 2 kids and how amazing it is
seeing them climbing this mountain with ease.
The Maculot Gang:
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| from the left: Leslie, Jenilyn, Ricky, Jayne, Je, Me, and Denike |
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| Our guides! |
The way up to the base camp:
Mount Maculot is famous for its Rockies. Mountaineers say that your hike to Maculot will not be complete without making it to the Rockies. If you're seeking for adrenaline rush, then you have to try it.
At dahil "matapang" daw kami, e di go!!
We had a difficulty in climbing the huge boulders of rocks. Nakakapanginig ng tuhod. Ang tanging iniisip ko habang paakyat ay kung paano ako bababa after..
But after all the “untog” moments, we successfully made it to the top! Yes! SAFE AND SOUND. We felt so happy, relieved and thankful.
We had a difficulty in climbing the huge boulders of rocks. Nakakapanginig ng tuhod. Ang tanging iniisip ko habang paakyat ay kung paano ako bababa after..
But after all the “untog” moments, we successfully made it to the top! Yes! SAFE AND SOUND. We felt so happy, relieved and thankful.
The
view from the Rockies is so breathtaking!
Experiencing Mt. Maculot Rockies is certainly priceless!
Tips:
- Be environment-friendly. Don’t leave your trash behind.
-Bring your own garbage bag.
-Bring enough water or energy drinks!
- Be environment-friendly. Don’t leave your trash behind.
-Bring your own garbage bag.
-Bring enough water or energy drinks!
-Apply sunblock and insect repellant lotion
-Bring trail food.
-Waterproof your things.. just be prepared, kung sakaling umulan.
-Bring extra clothes; wear cap or head scarfs.
-Bring extra clothes; wear cap or head scarfs.
-There are trails na nakakalito, it would be best to hike with experienced hiker or have someone who knows the right trail.
-Bring first aid kit!
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