Showing posts with label Mount Pico de Loro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mount Pico de Loro. Show all posts
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Mount Pico de Loro, The New DENR Trail
Major jump-off : Magnetic Hill, Ternate, CaviteLLA : 14°12.855N: 120°38.785E: 664 MASL
Days required/Hours to summit : 1 day/1 1/2 -2 hours
Specs: Minor climb Difficulty : 3/9 Trail class : 1-3
http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/mt-palay-palaypico-de-loro-664_9808.html)
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| going to the Magnetic Hill |
It was my third time to hike Mount Pico de Loro but everytime is a first time. The first experience was so difficult, it was raining so hard and it is still was the Old but challenging trail. We passed through Pico de Loro Waterfalls and if you were able to experience some time here, you are lucky. We also spent the rainy night at the campsite and also able to hike together with actor Mike Tan. We were not able to reach the monolith that time because it will be so dangerous with the strong wind and rain.
The second one was just a day hike, still at the old trail. We just went back to finish our unaccomplished hike to the monolith.
The third one was also different and exciting, with new friends coming along with us. So I decided to write this wonderful experience also.
We prepared really early because we knew that it still was the old trail and getting through the summit usually takes 4 to 5 hours.
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| with new companions Aaron, Roselyn, 2 Tin Tins, Kaz and Hazel |
The New Trail was manageable that even my 4 year old can hike this. I just missed already the Old and really challenging trail. With plenty of assaults and roots hiking before the campsite. I can say that the new trail can easily be hiked by beginners.
The old timers were so surprised to view peak 1 and monolith one hour from the jump-off in the new trail. At the Old trail, in an hour you will be at Camp 1 where there are comfort rooms and rest area. But it was part of the Old Trail. It is also where briefing for mountaineers were usually held before proceeding to hike.
We were at the jump off by 6:50am and reached this place where you can already view the monolith and peak 1 after an hour. The trail was shortened but I must commend the DENR for having a faster and clean trail. The new trail just missed the way going to the waterfalls.
We were at the jump off by 6:50am and reached this place where you can already view the monolith and peak 1 after an hour. The trail was shortened but I must commend the DENR for having a faster and clean trail. The new trail just missed the way going to the waterfalls.
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| rest area without a roof |
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| campsite in more than an hour hike from the jump-off |
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| take time to spend some minutes at the campsite because views here are magnificent! |
Those who dared...
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| I've never been so scared in my life, ever! don't dare if it is not safe...mahangin at walang tungtungan |
Photo tips...Try poses like this ...
Or this...
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| with our new hiking buddies |
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| moment ko to! (CTO Aaron Al Acoba) |
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| father and daughters |
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| view from peak 1 (CTO Jane dela Cruz) |
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| trail from peak 1 to the monolith |
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| the long queue at the monolith, be really early okies? |
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| though we arrive at the lower part of the monolith really early, we still spent 30 minutes queuing here... |
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| the rappelling part |
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| how to get these photo? sacrifice one friend to be at the other peak, hehe =) thanks Alvin! |
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| at the monolith using Aaron's hero4 |
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| loving the mountaineering world =) |
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| going down from peak 1... loose rocks trail |
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| Hazel, Roselyn, Aaron and Tin Tin...Hope you had a great time with us guyz =) |
Itinerary:
4:30am to 6:00am - Coastal Mall Bus Terminal to Ternate Bus Station
6:00am to 6:30am - Ternate Bus Station to DENR jump-off
6:30am to 6:50am - buy packed lunch at the jump off (meals here are affordable)
and registration with DENR
6:50am to 8:20am - jump-off to campsite
8:20am to 9:00am - picture taking at the campsite
9:00am to 9:15am - campsite to peak 1
9:15am to 9:30am - peak 1 to monolith
will take more time just for queuing at the rappelling part of the monolith
9:30am to 10:00am - stayed at the monolith peak
10:00am to 10:30am - monolith to peak 1 to campsite
10:30am to 11:00am - still early, stayed more at the campsite for more picture taking
11:00am to 12:00nn - lunch and socials
12:00nn to 1:30pm - campsite to jump-off
Prepare for:
Registration fee is still Php25
Parking Fee is Php50 (if you brought your own vehicle)
DENR has a plan of opening a new trail going to the waterfalls.
Thank you Aaron, Jane, Roselyn and Jane for the photos.
Thank you Aaron, Jane, Roselyn and Jane for the photos.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Mount Pico de Loro, Maragondon, Cavite (664 MASL), Day Hike
We first climb Mount Pico de Loro in August of last year when it was raining so hard. We had a long, wet and difficult climb. We arrived at the summit from the jump-off in 4 1/2 hours. We were not able to summit peak 2 (or the monolith while others call it as "toreng bato") as it will be very dangerous to reach it because of the gusty wind and the slippery trail.
As a fulfillment to a promise, I really made sure that I will return to Mount Pico de Loro in the summer of 2014.
Here are the specifications again of Mount Pico de Loro :
Major jump-off : Magnetic Hill, Ternate, Cavite
LLA : 14°12.855N: 120°38.785E: 664 MASL
Days required/Hours to summit : 1-2days/2-5 hours
Specs: Minor climb Difficulty : 3/9 Trail class : 1-3
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How to get to Mount Palay Palay National Park (jump-off) from Manila :
The main bus terminal going to Cavite and Batangas is in Coastal Mall, Parañaque. Take Ternate bound buses, fare Php82. From Ternate bus terminal flag a trike going to DENR, fare Php100/person but can be negotiated up to Php75/person.
It will only take you half an hour to hike from jump-off to camp 1. When it was raining, we hiked it for an hour.
There is an orientation at Camp 1. Please practice the "Leave No Trace" policy. If only mountaineers can be scanned, and those who are so pasaway like the ones who love writing their names on rocks and leaving there trashes uphill will not be allowed to hike.
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| the wooden gate |
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| the rooty parts of the trail |
From Camp 1 to Campsite is two hiking hours.
We just took our lunch and had some coffee at the campsite (oo! kahit mainit ang panahon! addict ako sa kape, hahaha =) and then headed to the summit (peak 1) for ten to fifteen minutes. We were eating plenty of soil dusts but it's really okay, I was so excited to see the view from the summit!
And we made it!
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| those little people in peak 2 |
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| picture taking with Migz before trekking my dream peak! |
How to get best photos in peak 2? Make an extreme sacrifice to leave one friend to peak 1 and then the ones who went ahead can return to peak 1 to replace the first photographer. And that's what we did, anyway it will only take you 10 to 15 minutes to reach peak 2 from peak 1. It just looks too difficult but we didn't have a hard time getting there. Just be careful all the time because one wrong move will cause your life.
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| okay let's do this!!! |
My journey to peak 2 has begun...
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| mga vandalizers na pasaway, huwag na po kayo aakyat dito!!! |
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| the narrow way going up, be very careful in your every step |
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| the almost 90 degree rappelling part |
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| good job Josh! |
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| the long line going up |
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| the jumpshot by Migz |
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| view from peak 2 (monolith) to peak 1 |
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| co-mountaineers we've met |
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| the amazing view from peak 2 |
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| the youngest mountaineer to climb peak 2 on this day |
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| a fulfilled promise!!! Oh Yeah!!! |
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| we're there!!! |
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| had a nice conversation at peak 2 at 12 noon of May 1 |
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| Nasolo namin ang peak 2 =) |
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| guyz picture nyo, sorry po ah pangmalayuan lang ang camera namin =( |
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| time to go down... ingat!!! |
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| Mount Pico de Loro conquered!!! |
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| thank you for the very favorable weather because we were able to capture the magnificent view of Mount Pico de Loro, dati kasi puro ulap lang... |
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| thank you Migz for being with us the second time, see you again sa next climb... |
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| the magnificent view of the two peaks |
There are two waterfalls leading to Pico de Loro but only best visited during wet seasons. We were able to spend some time here when we hiked here the first time. The first one is only a few minutes away from Camp 1 while the second waterfalls is near the Maragondon trail. Take a sneak peek of the waterfalls and our rainy hike here.
Dayhike itinerary :
5:00 am to 7:30 am - Coastal Mall to Ternate bus terminal
7:30 am to 8:00 am - Ternate to DENR (jump-off)
8:00 am to 8:30 am - jump-off to Camp 1
8:30 am to 8:45 am - DENR orientation
8:45 am to 11:15 am - Camp 1 to Camp 2
11:15 am to 11:45 am - Lunch
11:45 am to 12:00 nn - Camp 2 to Summit (Peak 1)
12:00 nn to 12:10 pm - Peak 1 to Peak 2
12:10 pm to 12:30 pm - at Peak 2
12:30 pm to 12:40 pm - Peak 2 to Peak 1
12:40 pm to 12:55 pm - Peak 1 to Camp 2
12:55 pm to 2:25 pm - Camp 2 to Camp 1
2:25 pm to 3:00 pm - at Camp 1 (rest, meryenda and wash-up)
3:00 pm to 3:30 pm - Camp 1 to jump-off
3:30 pm to 4:00 pm - jump-off to Ternate bus station
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm - Ternate to Coastal Mall, Parañaque
