04/09/2025
Tara dayhike sa Mt. Mariglem,Zambales, Sept 28, Sunday
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๐ Cabangan Zambales
โข Minor Hike (2-3 hours to Summit)
โข 573 Masl, 4/9 difficulty
โข Trail class 1-3
โข Bukidnon views and Cotomines Vibes
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* Maligha River
* Nagbobotilya River
* Nilumabangan River
Event fee : 1750 all in, no hidden charges ๐
Inclusions:
- van transfer
- Guide fee
- Lunch (chiken or pork, unli rice)
- Kulong Kulong ride
- registration and environmental fee
- bagtag
11:00 PM - ETD KIA Mcdo (Saturday)
03:30 AM - Quick briefing at jumpโoff; begin trek.
03:30โ06:00 (2ยฝ hr) - Ascent along open grasslands, rocky ridges; expect moderate difficulty (4/9) . ^[Sun protection is essential.
06:00โ06:30 - Summit at sunrise: enjoy panoramic views of Zambales range & West Philippine Sea .
06:30โ09:00 (2ยฝ hr) - Descend toward river: cross Agbobotilya, Maligha, and possibly Nilumabangan rivers . ^[Have a picnic & cool down in clear water.
09:00โ10:00 - Complete descent to jumpโoff; washโup and wrapโup.
01:00- Board transport back to Manila, buy pasalubong along the way
15:00โ17:00 - Arrival back in Manila (depending on traffic).
Highlights & What to Expect:
โข Beginnerโfriendly but varied terrain: Rated moderate (around 3โ4/9 difficulty) with gradual to steeper sectionsโespecially near summit stations 2 and 3 ๏ฟผ.
โข River breaks: Ideal for lunch or dips, the sparkling waters of Agbobotilya and Maligha are scenic and rejuvenating .
โข Spectacular summit panoramas: From the top, enjoy a 360ยฐ view of Zambalesโ mountain ranges and even glimpses of the West Philippine Sea ๏ฟผ.
โข Trail length & time: About 5โ6 km roundโtrip, typically done in a full morningโaround 2โ3 hours ascent and descent each ๏ฟผ.