Mount Makiling
Santo Tomas, Laguna
Mount Makiling, or Mount Maquiling, is a dormant volcano in Laguna province on the island of Luzon, Philippines. The mountain rises to an elevation of 1,090 m (3,580 ft) above mean sea level and is the highest feature of the Laguna Volcanic Field.
The volcano has no recorded historic eruption but volcanism is still evident through geothermal features like mud spring and hot springs ...
. South of the mountain is the Makiling-Banahaw Geothermal Plant. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) classify the volcano as potentially active.
Mount Makiling is a state-owned forest reserve administered by the University of the Philippines, Los Baños. Prior its transfer to the university, the mountain was the first national park of the Philippines. Mount Makiling National Park was established in 1933. However, it was decommissioned as a national park in 1963 when it was transferred to the University for use in forestry education and information. Now known as Mount Makiling Forest Reserve, it was declared an ASEAN Heritage Park in 2013.
Mt. Makiling is a popular hiking destination. The two major trails begin at the UPLB College of Forestry and Brgy. San Miguel, Sto. Tomas, Batangas. The UPLB trail is more commonly used, taking 4??"5 hours to reach the summit (Peak 2).
The second trail, known as Maktrav, starts in Sto. Tomas. This route is more difficult and requires 6??"7 hours to reach the summit. Both trails are generally established and safe, although throughout the years there have been occasional reports of fatal accidents and injuries, especially on the Sto. Tomas side. Climbers also frequently encounter leeches along the way.
Mount Makiling Forest Reserve National Park News
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DIY Guide To Mt Makiling UPLB Trail
Weeks have gone since I've been on the mountains and I wanted so bad to forest-bathe. After a derailed trip one weekend to visit Mt. Makiling that turned out to just be a "traverse" of Angono to Cubao, my husband and I tried again on the Day of Valor.
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Rafflesia Flowers Bloom On Mt Makiling
From the mud spring trail of Mt. Makiling, it takes more than an hour of uphill walking to get to Agila Base and another hour of trekking into the forest to reach the place where the elusive Rafflesia plants are supposed to be found.
Scientists and students of the University of the Philippines - Los Banos have been trooping to Mt. Makiling this month to see the weird-smelling flowers in full bloom.
On Sunday, ABS-CBN joined a group of entomologists - experts on insect taxonomy - in search of the plants that use flies as pollinators.
After hours of trekking, the group found the Raffles ... -
Mt Makiling Traverse Hike 1,090 MASL
An account of my MakTrav or Mt. Makiling Traverse hike from Sto. Tomas Batangas to UP Los Banos, Laguna. Trail description, difficulty, trail map.
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The 12 Philippine Peaks Worth A Dayhike This Christmas Break
It is the season to be hiking, Yes, one can hike year-round in the Philippines, but December marks the start of the cool and dry months that are ideal for outdoor activities. After all the holiday partying and eating, keeping fit can be a challenge. Fortunately there's always a nearby mountain to climb wherever you find yourself in the archipelago.
Here are twelve mountains around the country that you can do as daytrips this Christmas:
1. Mt. Iraya, Batanes - Situated in a higher latitude relative to the rest of the country, Batanes enjoys a winter season characterised by chilly winds a ... -
Binhi Goes To Mount Makiling
Geothermal nergy leader Energy Development Corp. (EDC) recently organized a two-day Binhi Tree Encounter and Knowledge Sharing on Mount Makiling in Los Banos, Laguna, to help its partners further appreciate the work that the Binhi team does on-ground.
Binhi, EDC's flagship environmental program, is a conservation program that focuses on propagating and mainstreaming 96 identified rare and threatened Philippine tree species in partnership with 164 different institutions and groups across 16 regions in the country. Representatives from Masungi Georeserve, 2030 Youth Force Philippines, Nationa ... -
Discovering A Unique Museum At The Slopes Of Mt Makiling
Tourist and visitors who have explored the hidden wonders of Laguna, especially the hot and cold springs in various towns nestled on the slopes of Mt. Makiling, fell short of discovering something different from the customary and natural museums that the province has to offer.
For a two-hour journey from Manila, the Laguna towns of Bay and Calauan and their boundaries into Sto. Tomas, Batangas, now offer a great deal for travelers and adventurers even for free - more than just spending time in their relaxing getaways and vacation escapades.
Next to the mystical and dormant volcano Mt. Ma ...