Mt. Batolusong: a DIY hike guide

Mt. Batolusong's trail is perfect for a beginner's hike. This beauty offer vast views of Batanes-like grassland slopes, and on rare seasons, you may get lucky and witness a sea of clouds during sunrise.

📍LOCATION

🚘HOW TO GET THERE

From Aurora blvd., Marcos Highway, Cubao, or Marikina

Take a jeepney bound to Cogeo, Antipolo
Jeepney terminals are available in the following areas:

Sta. Lucia East Grandmall
Robinson’s Metroeast

Travel time: Approx. 1.5-2 hours
Take another jeep to Brgy. Sampaloc.
From there, you can rent a habal-habal for Php50 one way to get to the Brgy. San Andres for the registration and local guides

📝TIPS & RECOMMENDATIONS

📌FEESRegistration fee: Php 100
Tour guide fee: Php 500 per group of 5

📌SUMMIT
1-2 hours but it depends on your pace

📌DIFFICULTY LEVEL
2-3/10. Mt. Batolusong is perfect for beginners

📌ATTIRE- Wear something that you would be comfortable to move with. For me, I am most comfortable wearing a sleeveless top and a pair leggings. I also brought an extra windbreaker jacket since I was anticipating for a hot weather. Wear as much sunblock!
📌SHOES- Hiking sandals or rubber shoes may do. But for me, I recommend to wear rubber shoes since some parts of the hike requires to climb on rocks.
📌 BAGS AND THINGS- Pack lightly and bring light snacks that you can munch on during stopovers
📌 WATER- Bring lots of water! It's a 2 hour ascend to the summit and another 2 hours descending the mountain. Make sure to bring enough to stay hydrated.