Mt. Marami (405+ MSAL) at Maragundon, Cavite Philippines

MT. MARAMI 
Maragondon, Cavite
Jump-off point: Brgy. Ramirez, Magallanes, Cavite
Alternate jumpoff: Brgy.Talipusngo, Maragondon, Cavite
LLA: 405 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 4-6 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3
Features: Rocky outcrops, scenic




 BACKGROUND
If Pico de Loro were a blockbuster movie, its sequel would be Mt. Marami, set in the same location and sharing the same characteristics. Matching Pico de Loro’s rocky tower are two grand structures, surging up from the slopes: the summit of Mt. Marami, a massive, monumental composite of rocky pillars; and its guardian, the smaller Silyang Bato. The name ‘Marami’ is of local origin, and is attributed to the ‘many rocks’ that formed it. Subconsciously, this choice of name is profound, considering the sedimentary nature of the rocks found in Marami. Indeed, in recent geologic past, Mt. Marami below sea level. Silyang Bato, for its part, has a more modern etymology; according to the locals its original name is ‘Nagbuo’, and was christened with its present name by the earlier mountaineers.views of Cavite.


Ang major jum-off ng Mt. Marami ay sa Brgy, Magallanes Maragundon Cavite, bagamat ang nakakasakop sa bundok ay ang bayan ng maragundon , maaraming abutin ng 30 minuto galing sa manila; dadaan ng costal road , hangang makaabot sa bayan ng Bacoor sa cavite, pag dating doon ay mga mga terminal ng mini bus papuntang Tanza ; tapos naic , mag mula sa naic maarami ng sumakay papunta sa Brgy, Magallanes at maari nadin itong marating sa pamamagitan ng tricycle papunta sa Brgy. Hall kung saan pwede ng ayusin ang mga kailangan para sa pag akyat. 

Sa pag uumpisa ng trail , swabe lang ang pag akyat 'though' may concern sa parehong panahon ng tag-ulan at tag-init . napaka putik ng daan sa trail kapag ka maulan at kapag mainit naman ay masyadong acute ang lupa . subalit may napaka gagandang tanawin ang matatagpuan dito, Ang unang makikita dito ay ang 'Ilog Kayrayag' at Bangkaan river , pareho itong tatawirin bago pa man makarating sa  tuktok ng bundok. 

TALAHIBAN TRAIL
kung makikita palang sa pangalan ng trail "Talahiban" meaning grassland. mga isat kalahating oras ay makakarating ka sa isang "nipa hut" or bahay kubo, dito mo na makikita ang malawak na damnuhan na pinag papastulan ng mga baka na pwedeng maka abala sa trail :) pagkatapos ng daan na ito ay mararating mo na ang Mt. Marami sa isang bamboo forest , The trails here can get very confusing. pagkatapos ng kagubatan mga nasa limang minuto nalang ay nasa summit kana ng Mt. Marami 

At the summit, rocks, patched with unusual mosses, lichens, and ferns, comprise the scene. Winds are strong and weather is cool. Dramatic views ensue, affording a panorama of the Maragondon mountains, including Pico de Loro, Mt. Mariveles, and even Mt. Banahaw. Dramatic rock formations, set in this beautiful background, create an infinite number of photo opportunities.



Transportation - Public (1) Bus, Baclaran to Naic [60 pesos, 2 hours]
(2) Jeep, Naic to Magallanes [35 pesos, 45 minutes – 1 hour)
(3)Tricycle, Magallanes Police Station to trailhead [30 pesos/person; 20 minutes]
*Note: 5pm is the last trip of the jeepney from Magallanes to Naic. Tricycles are available until 2100H and can be rented to take you all the way to Naic. Chartering jeepneys is also a n option.
Approximately 3 hours travel time because of various stops and delays. 

Private.  Take CAVITEX or Aguinaldo Highway all the way to Naic, Cavite, then follow the signs to Magallanes. Ask directions for Brgy. Ramirez. Parking is available near the barangay hall.

Approximately 2-2.5 hours travel time 

Registration- (1) Register at barangay hall. No fees collected.

(2) Logbook at the house past the first river crossing. P20 registration fee.
Note: The mountain’s jurisdiction is disputed by Maragondon. Let us know if there are any changes.

Cellphone signal - Sporadic at the lower reaches

Present from 600m up to the peak

Dayhikable-Yes (2.5-4 hours to summit; 1.5-3 hours down on either of the above-mentioned trails)

Estimated budget- 500-700 (dayhike)

800-1000 (overnight).