Mt.Pamitinan and Mt. Hapunang Banoi are both minor climbs which means it is recommendable even for beginners.
Local guide was required for the climb and after registering at the DENR office, we’re good to go. We started the ascend at 4 am and our first mountain is Mt. Pamitinan.
Be fully equipped, should you decide to conquer these trails – pack light, wear elastic and comfy clothes, slip on hiking shoes/sandals, thick gloves will be handy, prepare trail food and bring enough water.
*Transportation service to Rodriguez/Montalban, Rizal is available 24/7 in Cubao in front of Jolibee Farmers Plaza branch or in front of Gateway Mall. Fare is P50 per person.
* Tricycle service to Sitio Wawa is available 24/7 and cost P60 for 3 people.
DENR Office in Sitio Wawa doesn’t open until 4:30 AM and hikers are not allowed entry to the trails unless they have made prior arrangements with the officials.
*Reservations are required to those going to hike 5-6 mountains in a day which needs to be started prior to 4:30 AM.
*The mountains of Rizal has one of the most scenic views of the early morning sun with the dreamy clouds filling up the horizon. Prior notification to the DENR office in Brgy. Wawa is needed to start of the hike early to witness the sea of clouds.
*Bring gloves and/or any hand protection gear. You’ll need it to navigate through sharp limestone rocks when you assault to the summit.
*Please wear shoes since trekking sandals might not give enough support for your feet during the hike along limestone rocks.
*There are gloves sold in front of DENR registration for P50/pair.
*Guide Fee is P500 for 5 people in a group for each mountain. If you are to hike all 3 within the day, some guides would ask you to pay P1500 but there are some who would kindly consider a lower payment.
*As the common rule, please observe the LNT Principles. Bring trash bags with you and dispose them upon getting back in the city. The locals of Sitio Wawa has no proper waste disposal facility at the moment so it will be helpful if we won’t add to the trash they would need to carefully dispose of.
*Wawa Dam is a quick 10-minute walk from the registration area.
On the other hand, on Mt. Pamitinan and Mt. Hapunang Banoi you’ll have to climb up to the peak then climb down again to the junction before you can proceed to the second hike, which is what actually twin hike should be.
What to bring:
HIKING SHOES
To keep your feet protected from scratches or at least sandals with strap and wear a pair of socks for extra protection.
GLOVES
To avoid splinters from woods and also serves as a protection to possible scratches or cuts when climbing rocks.
FIRST AID
In case there was a minor accident, it’s always better to stay prepared.
BOTTLED WATER
There are stores on the junction (first station) to Mt. Pamintinan selling foods and water. They also offer refills for your bottles for Php30.00 per liter.
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