Mt. Pamitinan (426+) and Mt. Binacayan (424+) in Rodriguez, Rizal July 21, 2017

MT. PAMITINAN AND BINACAYAN
Rodriguez, Rizal
Major jumpoff: Brgy. Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal

Mt. Pamitinan (426 MSAL)

Mt. Binicayan (424 MSAL)

Hours to summit: 1day / 1.5-3hours (Dipende kung gano ka kabagal :) )

Specs: Minor, Difficulty 3/9 (P); 3/9 (B) / Trail class 1-4
Features: Limestone formations, scenic views of Sierra Madre and Rizal province

BACKGROUND
Brgy. Wawa in Rodriguez (formerly Montalban), Rizal has long been known to outdoor enthusiasts for its beautiful Montalban Gorge and the various activities that can be done there: caving in Binacayan Cave and Bat Cave, mountain biking, swimming by the Wawa Dam,and  rock climbing in the limestone cliffs in Mt. Binacayan. In addition to this, it is now being recognised as a hiking spot, with at least two of its small, rocky mountains – Mt. Pamitinan and Mt. Binacayan – offering refreshingly new trails with close proximity to Metro Manila. Both mountains can be done as half-day hikes and can be combined as a nice day of adventure.

Ayon sa alamat ang dalawang bundok na ito ay pinag hiwalay gamit ang lakas ni Bernardo Carpio kung saan nag resulta sa pag kakaraon ng magandang ilog at `rock formations' . At ang namamagitan sa dawalang bundok na ito ay ang WaWa dam. 

MT. PAMITINAN-

Ang Mt. Pamitinan ay may magandang trail na aabutin ng nasa 1.5-2.5 hours paakyat ng summit, magubat ang umpisa ng trail , kung saan may mga attraction kang makikita tulad ng matatandang puno ng balete, at magaganda rock formations. ang pangalawang parte ng trail ay ang mababatong parte (Limestones) paniguradong mag eenjoy dito ang mga taong mahihilig mag rock climbing, ngutin maari din itong maging mahirap para sa mga baguhan, bago paakyatin ay i rerequire ng guide na mag suot ng gloves dahil matatalim ang mga limestone lalo na yung may mga part na basag. bago makarating sa summit madaanan nyo muna ang isang malaking rock formation na sikat sa lugar para sa mahihilig kumuha ng picture(Buwis buhay pose.) Bago pa maakyat ang summit ay kailangan munang umakyat sa isang lubid (5m).

MT. BINICAYAN-

Ang mount binicayan naman ay mas mababa sa Mt. pamitinan ng ilang meters lang nmn , katulad ng Mt. Pamitinan , mag uumpisa ang trail sa malupa at mapunong trail hangang sa maabot ang unang pahingahan , at dito na mag uumpisa ang mabato ngunit mas exciting na trail. pag maaga naka akyat sa first view deck, masasalubong nyo ang napaka gandang tanawin ng Sea Of Clouds, at ito ang papawi sa pagod ng oras ng pag akyat sa bundok.

Transportation

Public (1) Van, Cubao to Montalban (Eastwood) [P50; 1-1.5 hours]
(2) Jeep or trike, Montalban (Eastwood) to Wawa [P7.50-P10; <30 mins]Alternatively, take any transport to Montalban (i.e. via Marikina) then take (2)
Approximately 2-3 hours travel time because of various stops and delays. 

Private. Head out to Rodriguez, Rizal via Marikina and San Mateo, then follow the road to Wawa Dam. There is an entrance of P50 for private vehicles. Parking slots are available in front of the tourism office Approximately 1.5-2.5 hours travel time.

Registration

In order:
(1) Logbook at the DENR station in Wawa.
(2) Logbook at the Tourism Office in Wawa.
(3) Logbook at the barangay hall
P2 registration per person and donation of any amount

Campsites and waypoints

Camping is possible in the Hapunang Banoy junction in Mt. Pamitinan and there are also small flat areas that can serve as campsites for small groups.In Mt. Binacayan it is possible to bivouac in under the rocks at the summit otherwise there are very limited opportunities for camping

Limatik          None

Lipa               Some

Rattan           None

Estimated budget

500-700 (dayhike)
800-1000 (overnight)

Thank you. Till my next hike! Byee!