The Sierra Madre Experience

Our hike from Licao-licao to Angat Watershed. It was supposed to be an easy and moderate hike, but without the trees, it was miserable. It rained constantly, and the mud kept clinging to our boots. It was impossible. The forest was bare, the trees were cut and burnt. Nothing is spared except the grass. There were no wild animals anymore, or if there were, they probably moved to another place. This is the reality of the Sierra Madre Region.

Balagbag Falls Through Hike (Sierra Madre Mountain Range - Montalban to Bulacan)

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.