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Travel 2015: Climb: Mt Maculot, Cuenca, Batangas
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Let's start this year with a mountain adventure at Mt. Maculot, Cuenca, Batangas!
Mt Maculot - Rockies, Cuenca, Batangas
Major Jumpoff: Mountaineer's Store, Brgy. 7 "Siete", Cuenca
LLA: 13°55 N; 121°2 E; 706 MASL (Rockies)
Days required / Hours to Rockies: 1 day / 1-2 hr
Specs: Minor, Difficulty 3/9 (Rockies)
*Details from http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/mt-maculot-685.html
How to get there
Mt Maculot is very accessible from Manila. Take a Lemery-bound bus from Buendia or Cubao (bus fare is around PHP150). Tell the conductor to drop you off at Poblacion in Cuenca, Batangas. From there, you can walk or hire a tricycle to take you to the Registration Area near the Barangay Hall. You need to pay PHP20 each for the registration. One person from your group needs to leave a valid ID. Take note that groups are not allowed to trek without a local guide, thus, you need to hire one (400-500 pesos for dayhike).
The trail
In terms of difficulty, Mt Maculot is a minor climb. If you have been to other mountains, the trek going up the Rockies will just be a piece of cake for you. Also, the various stops/resting stations makes it a good trail for beginners. There are also buko juice vendors along the trail if you need some refreshments.
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Once you have reached this point in the campsite, you can already see the Rockies area. From the name itself, this part is pretty rocky so be careful with your steps.
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The view atop was really captivating! You can see the green forest on one side. On the other, you can see the famous Taal Volcano surrounded by Taal Lake. The wind was strong but it was very refreshing. Amazing, indeed! :)
I promised myself that I will go back to Mt Maculot to try the traverse. Wanna join? :)
Mt Maculot - Rockies, Cuenca, Batangas
Major Jumpoff: Mountaineer's Store, Brgy. 7 "Siete", Cuenca
LLA: 13°55 N; 121°2 E; 706 MASL (Rockies)
Days required / Hours to Rockies: 1 day / 1-2 hr
Specs: Minor, Difficulty 3/9 (Rockies)
*Details from http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/mt-maculot-685.html
How to get there
Mt Maculot is very accessible from Manila. Take a Lemery-bound bus from Buendia or Cubao (bus fare is around PHP150). Tell the conductor to drop you off at Poblacion in Cuenca, Batangas. From there, you can walk or hire a tricycle to take you to the Registration Area near the Barangay Hall. You need to pay PHP20 each for the registration. One person from your group needs to leave a valid ID. Take note that groups are not allowed to trek without a local guide, thus, you need to hire one (400-500 pesos for dayhike).
The trail
In terms of difficulty, Mt Maculot is a minor climb. If you have been to other mountains, the trek going up the Rockies will just be a piece of cake for you. Also, the various stops/resting stations makes it a good trail for beginners. There are also buko juice vendors along the trail if you need some refreshments.
Once you have reached this point in the campsite, you can already see the Rockies area. From the name itself, this part is pretty rocky so be careful with your steps.
The view atop was really captivating! You can see the green forest on one side. On the other, you can see the famous Taal Volcano surrounded by Taal Lake. The wind was strong but it was very refreshing. Amazing, indeed! :)
I wonder if there are any Cuenca-bound buses in Coastal Mall, Pasay.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips! :)
I didn't notice Lemery/Cuenca-bound trips when I went to the terminal in Coastal mall last month. I suggest to just go to the terminals in Buendia or Cubao, just to be sure :)
DeleteCan i join u? Pm ur number at uzein18@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteCan we join you? Together with my bestfriend? you can message me at joana.0525@yahoo.com (fb) or joeiquizada@gmail.com thanks :)
ReplyDeleteHi Joana! I just got back at Maculot last month. I'll let you know if I have plans to go back again :)
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ReplyDeleteGaano ba ka difficult ang trail? okay lang ba talaga siya for beginners?
Hi Aisha, ok ung trail for beginners. Madami din rest stations and di ganun ka steep yung mga assaults so super ok sya for first timers :)
DeleteHi po ask ko lng po kung ok pa po bh umakyat naun sa maculot
ReplyDeletehi Jochen! Yup, ok naman umakyat ngaun sa Maculot. Go na! :)
DeleteHi, how difficult is it to get to the rockies? I read in various blogs that it can be very steep. We're going to Maculot on Saturday, God-willing, and we wanted to be fully prepared. PS, im a beginner and this is my first time climbing hehe
ReplyDeletehi Chana! Sorry, I was not able to reply agad. I was out of town bec of another climb. Anyways, did your Maculot climb pushed through last Saturday? How was it? :)
Deletehi... may i ask if meron nakukuha dun na tour guide...
ReplyDeletehello! yup! required ang guide sa Maculot e. Once nagparegister kayo sa may jump off point, bibigyan na nila kayo ng guide :)
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ReplyDeleteHello. Thank you po sa info :) Pag babalik po kami, kayo po kunin namin guide :)
Deleteguide din po ako sa maculot 09363001503 ito po contact number ko
ReplyDeleteThanks po sa info! :)
Deletehey! do you think we can hire the guide when we reach there or it has to be pre-booked?
ReplyDeletehello there! no need to pre-book a guide. There are a good number of guide available on the jumpoff site :)
Deletehey! do you think we can hire the guide when we reach there or it has to be pre-booked?
ReplyDeletehello there! no need to pre-book a guide. There are a good number of guide available on the jumpoff site :)
Deletehi. me and my friends are planning to go there. How can we get there? Cause where from Calamba,Laguna. Thank you.
ReplyDeletehello! There are Lemery bound bus from Turbina. You can ride the bus from there and just follow the instructions above :)
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