The Rockies of Mt. Maculot

Mt. Maculot. A lot has already been written about this mountain. Including grim details about how a seasoned hiker went missing and then found dead near the lake. His body was found below the famous cliff, the Rockies, where climbers usually have their pictures taken. Indeed, this mountain, though not very difficult to climb, could be very treacherous if one is not careful. But, these stories do not shadow the wonder and beauty of Mt. Maculot.

It was my first time there two weekends ago, and finally, I understood why many would ignore the danger. The view from the Rockies is just beautiful!

Travel Notes:

Bus to Cuenca, Batangas
Bus: Jam liner in Kamuning
Fare: Php 155
- Ask the driver to drop you off in Cuenca, jump off to Mt. Maculot. They already know the place.
- From the bus stop, take a tricycle to the registration center/jump off point. 
Fare: Php 20/person. 
Registration: 20/person
- Hike is about 2 hours, but it depends on how fast you are. It could take less or more.
- Hike is fine, as there is a canopy of trees, so it is not very hot. It's steep enough to get you dizzy if you are not fit or not into cardio sports.
- The mountain could get crowded on weekends, so get there as early as you can.
- The Rockies do not have trees, so it is very hot if you take pictures at noon. It is also not something to take lightly, as you could fall off if you are not careful.
- In Cuenca, there are stores and carinderia where you could buy your food to bring to the mountain. I think it would be better to stay there overnight if you want to take pictures of the sunset. We were there only for a day, so we had to start going down at 3pm.

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