Mt. Makiling

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Mt. Makiling

Mudspring

Mt. Makiling is ideal for all types of nature trekking, bird and butterfly watching, and camping. Due to its popularity, the trails leading to Peak 2 are well-established, and no guide is necessary to climb the mountain. Although extensive damage was wrought by typhoon 'Milenyo' in 2006, as of the 2009 climbing season the UPLB trail has recovered and is now open for climbing.

The UPLB Trail is the most popular among the trails. A few meters from the entrance, there is a registration point. Still further is a dry riverbed called "Flat Rocks," where you can see many flat rocks in the river. At the midpoint, there are some stores, picnic grounds and the trail that goes to Mud Springs, where you can see pools of boiling mud. The road-trail continues three-fourths to the summit. At the end of this wide trail is the place called Camp One which is a wide field where you can set up camp.

From camp one, an hour hike on a foot-trail will bring you to the highest point, Peak Two. It can accommodate around 10-15 tents.


Take a bus from Cubao or Buendia going to Sta. Cruz, Laguna (Php100/$2). Alternatively, take a bus to Calamba and then take a jeep to Los Baños. Either way, alight at Los Baños Crossing, walk to 'El Danda' which is beside Robinson's Mall; take the jeepney to Forestry (Php 8.00/$0.17).

Alternatively, from Crossing (not to be mistaken for Calamba Crossing), rent a jeepney that will take you all the way to Forestry.




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