MT. BALAGBAG
MT. BALAGBAG
River and Falls Trek
October 23-24, 2010
LOCATION : San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
...ELEVATION : 777 MASL (2550 ft)
SPECS : Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 2-3
Mt.Balagbag is situated along the boundary of Norzagaray, Bulacan and Montalban, Rizal. Water from its tributaries contributes to the water that passes through Ipo Dam which then goes to La Mesa Water Reservoir.
Mt. Balagbag is a favorite of bikers and those who love an easy trek it takes only over an hour to reach the campsite…however, it depends on you pacing and if you love to take pictures along the way…. as the trail is well marked by a road that leads almost directly to the summit.
The falls looks magnificent! Mt Balagbag has a waterfall that looks like infinity pools. Climbing the waterfall is somewhat challenging, some part of the rocks were slippery and sharp.…. imagine climbing up an 80 degree incline almost 2 storeys high, using only you r wits and balance to guide you to the top.
Suggested Itinerary
DAY 1 October 23, 2010
0730H Pasay Rotonda / or Baclaran Assembly or 0830H Commonwealth Tandang Sora
0900H Arrival at Tungko Chowking
0930H Briefing and Groupings
1000H Tungko going to Jump-off
1030H ETA Jumpoff, Last minute preparation
1100H Start trek (river trek)
1200H ETA 2nd Falls
1330H Resume trek to Kaytitinga Falls (4th Falls)
1430H ETA 4th Falls Lunch, swim, pictorials
1630H Resume trek to 5th Falls
1700H Arrival at Macabud Rizal Checkpoint
1730H Passing Junction
1830H Balagbag Peak (campsite), Pitch tent
1900H Dinner preparation
1930H Dinner
2000H Socials
2400H Lights Off
DAY 2 October 24, 2010
0600H Wake-up Call (Sunrise viewing/ Picture Taking)
0630H Prepare for Breakfast
0700H Breakfast
0800H Break camp
1000H ETA to Sitio Karahume
1100H Falls Explore, Wash up & Lunch
1430H Back to Tungko Jolibee/ Home sweet home
For your payment please deposit under Sheralyn Asor's BPI account # 6196 1887 36 ( BPI Family Savings Account). Please settle on or before October 8. 2010 Thank you.
Package Fee: 500
Package Inclusions:
* Transportation: Manila to Novaliches ( vice versa)
* Inclusive of Dinner
* Entrance fee/ Camping fee/ Guideship/ Registration fees
NOTE :Payments are non-refundable, but transferable
Pre-trip meeting: October 8, 2010 Friday, 6:30pm
Venue: McDonalds Mall of Asia (beside Hypermarket)
Contact Information:
JAN- 09178081711 / SHE- 09154511428
River and Falls Trek
October 23-24, 2010
LOCATION : San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
...ELEVATION : 777 MASL (2550 ft)
SPECS : Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 2-3
Mt.Balagbag is situated along the boundary of Norzagaray, Bulacan and Montalban, Rizal. Water from its tributaries contributes to the water that passes through Ipo Dam which then goes to La Mesa Water Reservoir.
Mt. Balagbag is a favorite of bikers and those who love an easy trek it takes only over an hour to reach the campsite…however, it depends on you pacing and if you love to take pictures along the way…. as the trail is well marked by a road that leads almost directly to the summit.
The falls looks magnificent! Mt Balagbag has a waterfall that looks like infinity pools. Climbing the waterfall is somewhat challenging, some part of the rocks were slippery and sharp.…. imagine climbing up an 80 degree incline almost 2 storeys high, using only you r wits and balance to guide you to the top.
Suggested Itinerary
DAY 1 October 23, 2010
0730H Pasay Rotonda / or Baclaran Assembly or 0830H Commonwealth Tandang Sora
0900H Arrival at Tungko Chowking
0930H Briefing and Groupings
1000H Tungko going to Jump-off
1030H ETA Jumpoff, Last minute preparation
1100H Start trek (river trek)
1200H ETA 2nd Falls
1330H Resume trek to Kaytitinga Falls (4th Falls)
1430H ETA 4th Falls Lunch, swim, pictorials
1630H Resume trek to 5th Falls
1700H Arrival at Macabud Rizal Checkpoint
1730H Passing Junction
1830H Balagbag Peak (campsite), Pitch tent
1900H Dinner preparation
1930H Dinner
2000H Socials
2400H Lights Off
DAY 2 October 24, 2010
0600H Wake-up Call (Sunrise viewing/ Picture Taking)
0630H Prepare for Breakfast
0700H Breakfast
0800H Break camp
1000H ETA to Sitio Karahume
1100H Falls Explore, Wash up & Lunch
1430H Back to Tungko Jolibee/ Home sweet home
For your payment please deposit under Sheralyn Asor's BPI account # 6196 1887 36 ( BPI Family Savings Account). Please settle on or before October 8. 2010 Thank you.
Package Fee: 500
Package Inclusions:
* Transportation: Manila to Novaliches ( vice versa)
* Inclusive of Dinner
* Entrance fee/ Camping fee/ Guideship/ Registration fees
NOTE :Payments are non-refundable, but transferable
Pre-trip meeting: October 8, 2010 Friday, 6:30pm
Venue: McDonalds Mall of Asia (beside Hypermarket)
Contact Information:
JAN- 09178081711 / SHE- 09154511428
THINGS TO BRING:
-bring packed lunch
- Tent for each group/pair
- arm warmer , gloves
- backpack cover, raincoat, poncho, umbrella
- suggested footwear: trekking slippers/shoes, aqua shoes,
- windbreaker, jacket , sweater
- camera
- flashlight/headlamp/lanter
- extra batteries for your camera/headlamp/flashlight
- 1/2 kilo rice
- canned goods /cooking equipments
- 2-3 Liters water per person
- coffee/milk/milo/energen/c
- bring your own spoon, fork, plate & cup / swiss knife
- first aid kit, kikay kit
- sleeping bag/mat
- alcohol, insect repellant, tissues
- toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste)
*Don’t forget to bring any kind of liquor for a cocktail drink/mix...
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