A gradual and relaxing hike of a part of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range is the Montalban - Bulacan thru hike. This trail is a bike trail that spans 72.89 kilometers (45.29 miles) of dirt and paved road. When hiking on this trail, I suggest you wear running shoes instead of your hiking shoes as it is more comfortable due to the distance of the hike. No need to worry about traction because, like I said, this is a bike road so there are no steep hills to cross. Start early (about 4:00am) to get to the midpoint before setting camp. Pack light! This is a long hike.
You'll know when you've hiked halfway through when you reach the flea market at the Licao-licao and Montalban boundary. This is still part of Montalban, though many mistake it to alreayd be Bulacan. A quick stop for refreshments lasts a long way. You can also buy fresh meat in this area, a nice way to reward yourslef of a long day's hike. You can rest in their mini-picnic area, or push on to Balagbag Falls and cool off with a long and refreshing swim. Set camp, and let the nocturnal sounds of the forest enthrall your senses. You might encounter some locals looking for long lost WW2 treasures, but they are nice enough fellows. They might even invite you for a night's drink and a heavy bout of good ol' story telling. It's all worth it, really.
On route and at the Balagbag Falls with JakeOn the second day we head off to a mountain resort, to get a majestic view of Montalban, part of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. This we do while enjoying a dip in a pool of natural mountain fresh water. Here, electricity is supplied with a generator, and you could stay for a night or two and just stare at the stars or the city lights at night. The staff is great, and there are cottages with toilet and bath (no hot water, we don't believe in them). You can have your food cooked for you, or you can cook it yourself. Whatever your choice is, it's all up to you.
At our mountain resort
Richard, our friend will accomodate you
The mountain resort cottage
This is a nice trip that we want you to be a part of. We can skp the through hike part if you just want to have a relaxing time in the mountain resort, or have a forest trek. We can also stay the night on a survival tour. That can all be accomodated.
Watch videos of our through hike below.
Balagbag Falls Through Hike Part 1
Balagbag Falls Through Hike Part 2
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A gradual and relaxing hike of a part of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range is the Montalban - Bulacan thru hike. This trail is a bike trail that spans 72.89 kilometers (45.29 miles) of dirt and paved road. When hiking on this trail, I suggest you wear running shoes instead of your hiking shoes as it is more comfortable due to the distance of the hike. No need to worry about traction because, like I said, this is a bike road so there are no steep hills to cross. Start early (about 4:00am) to get to the midpoint before setting camp. Pack light! This is a long hike.
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