23/09/2026
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With Eastern Samar Outdoor Group (ESOG)
This is a trek of 905 Meters Above Sea Level, I can say I wouldn't do again. The scenery along the way isn't exactly as aesthetic as you see on other hiking spots for a social media post, but because I love exploring and adventure, I accepted the challenge.
Many thoughts crossed my mind doubting whether I could make it, but I proved to myself that I could. This trail isn't for beginners, and even if you aren't a beginner, you still need ample time to prepare to reach the summit. Honestly, reaching the top feels nearly impossible or incredibly difficult due to the grueling nature of the trail. But how can I refuse going to this virgin island if you see the locals care and cherish the island? And as you ascend Mt. Maripipi, you can see the difference in a hiking spot like other hiking spots that are frequently visited by crowds; they are most likely crowded, and the trail is already overused.
That is why, if you love nature, you should leave no trace or trash behind. Let us respect Mother Nature, just as nature respects us. Nature gives us life, so it is only appropriate that we reciprocate with the same level of care and appreciation.
And the best and the most exciting part of this trip was not going to the summit of Mt. Maripipi but the side trip to Samabawa Island; that's why the whole group was super excited to go to the Sambawan Island not to the summit of Mt. Maripipi. Because Sambawan Island has the best for its beautiful white sand beach, crystal-clear water, and the view from the Island of Sambawan, which is the beautiful, almost perfectly cone-shaped Mt. Maripipi. This is the perfect place to relax after an exhausting and tiring hike.