DIY: First Hike- Mt Balagbag and Mt Maranat and Falls

200 pesos mo may mararating kna!

Mt Balagbag and Mt Maranat is a 1-2 hour travel time from Manila, located in Rodriguez, Rizal. I highly recommend Mt Balagbag for beginners coz the trail is very wide and easy. It takes 1 hr only to reach the summit and no need for tour guide :)

Mt Maranat is for who seek challenge and thrill with it's abounding rocks and wild grasses so I suggest to have a tour guide. From the summit of Mt Balagbag, it will take 3 hrs to reach the falls.

The aroma of natural green grass blend with it's firm land will cause you satisfactory.

Budget Breakdown

Bus (Cubao-Tungko)                                         38

Jeep (Tungko-Licao-Licao)                                 27

Tricycle (Licao-Licao-Registration)                      30

Registration                                                     10+20

Tour guide:

Mt. Balagbag                                                    300

Mt. Balagbag and Mt. Maranat                           500

Start Trekking!

Going to Mt Balagbag

Who's excited? :)) #Firsttime

     After 10 mins of walking, pagod na ako. Buti na lang pinasakay ako ni Mamang mabait. hahaha

Ngiti ng nakasakay sa tricycle ni Mamang mabait.

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The Summit

Going to Mt. Maranat and Falls

Ipo Dam (upper left)

 

Distant view of Falls. 1 hour pa lalakarin :(

The Falls