MT. Manalmon

MT. MANALMON

San Miguel, Bulacan

Major jump-off: Sitio Madlum, Brgy. Sibul, San Miguel

LLA: 15°15.11'N; 121°1.22' E; 196 MASL

Days required / Hours to summit: Half-day / 1 hour

Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 2/9, Trail class 1-2

BACKGROUND
Part of the historical Biak-na-Bato National Park is an outdoor destination called Mt. Manalmon, in San Miguel, Bulacan. Although merely a hill, strictly speaking, Mt. Manalmon possesses novel landscapes, including those of Madlum River, whose rock formations compensate for an otherwise unremarkable environ. Also, nearby sites such as the Bayukbok Caves (a 2-hr exploration from the River) and Madlum cave (historical due to an 18th century relic) can be coupled with a trip to Mt. Manalmon to maximize the Biak-na-Bato experience. Also, complementing Mt. Manalmon is another elevated ground called Mt. Gola; instead of turning right at the bifurcation, going left would lead to this peak, which is also a good vantage point.

Reaching Manalmon is commenced by taking a bus to Cabanatuan, and then alighting at Brgy. Kamias, San Miguel, Bulacan. From here, a tricycle ride can take you to the jump-off at Brgy. Madlum. From here, the entire trek only lasts for 2 hours. You will first pass through the

Madlum cave (also called Manalmon cave); and then the rest of the trail would be passing through / crossing the Madlum River; this is the higlight of the trek. Camping may be done either after the river, or within the summit area. At the peak of Mt. Manalmon, you can see the Sierra Madre range to the east; and Mt. Arayat to the north. Still, it will be the rocky formations, the river, and the caves that will make Manalmon a memorable adventure.

ITINERARY
0500 From Cubao or Pasay; take Cabanatuan-bound bus
0730 ETA Brgy. Kamias, San Miguel; take tricycle to jump-off
0800 Arrive at jump-off; register and get guides at community
0900 Start trek
1030 ETA summit of Mt. Manalmon; take pictures
1100 Start descent
1200 Back at community; lunch
1300 Visit Madlum and Bayukbok Caves
1530 Swim at Madlum river
1700 Back at jump-off; proceed back to Brgy. Kamias
1740 Take bus back to Manila

http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/10/mt-manalmon-196.html

This is my first climb and super excited ako, sa sobrang excited ko, 1hour lng ako nakatulog that time. sabi nga ni Nice magbaon na lng ako ng gising para may lakas ako sa mahabang lakaran, sabi ko naman " late mo na sinabi eh, di na ako nakapag-prepare" Ahahaha!..

MGA KALAHOK:

JUN JUN aka - Jhooon, Jhooon(may lambing sa dulo!) , Maview at Mataba

.....na super extreme ang mga trip, (tumalon sa river galing sa mataas na rock formationat di pa nakuntento tumalon ulit sa river na galing sa mataas na cable wire)

.....na may naiibang style na zip line compare sa amin, (hirap ng style na ganun)

.....na unang lumangoy para sukatin ang taas ng ilog pero NATAKOT SA TAAS NG SUMMIT.. Taas daw eh! (ngek!). Ahahaha!

.....na napulikat din sa loob ng cave (sabay sabing Ouch! Ouch! ANYAAARREE?)

.... na muntik ng malaglag pababa galing sa caving buti na lng nandun ako at hinarang ko. (muntik na rin ako madamay sa paglaglag nya!) ggggrrrrrrh! careful naman oh! :P

.... na nadulas sa likuran namin tapos muntik na rin kami idamay sa pakakadulas nya (Ahahahaha) Buti na lng hindi natuloy... (Iaray mo na yan! sAKIT YAN!) ahahaha

.....na nagandahan sa view ng gabi.(eh super dilim dat time halos wla kami makita nun pero cya super ganda.) ahahahaha!

.....na nauso ang salitang "ANNOOOO?! MAGIGING JINKIE AKO?!" (ahahaha!) dahil sa kanya yun?! ahahaha

.....na nagpasimula ng tweeter sa kabundukan.. Ahahahaha

.....na may lahing shokoy, (astig lumangoy!)

.....na may nahanap ng kurteng puso na bato.. :)

BALONG aka Baaaalllloooonnnggg! ....

.....na may obra na hindi tinantanan ng mga kasabay sa camp site puro sila picture sa obra, pero yung gumawa ng obra wlang picture sa kanila.. (ahahaha!)

.....na hindi mkaMOVE ON SA KALDERONG WALANG TAKIP (ahahahahaha!) sori naman?! move on na!

.....na story maker(na hindi ko narinig yung story) kasi tulog na ako..

.....na mahilig sa creepy story ni Kuya Mhel, eh takot nga kami..

.....na nagpauso ng long sleeves or short sleeves.. (ahahaha!) Adik!

.....na ka-twweet ni jun jun sa kabundukan (ahahaha!) Ayos..

.....na nagpauso ng malakas at maganda on twweeettt..(Ahaha! panalo!)

.....na walang sawang sumunod sa amin para i guide kami kasi lage kami huli..(wow caring.)

.....na naniwala sa amin na yun ang tamang daan.. (muntik na tuloy kami ma wrong turn).. Ahahaha..

.....na nagplanking na buwis buhay sa taas ng summit..(amfootek! katakot kaya yun.. waaah!) wag ganun.. kakakaba rin.!

.....na kasama naming kalabanin yung EMPI AT RH (pucha! deds naman ako.. )

.....na manok daw?! (narinig ko kay chat?! dont know y?!)

.....na nagpapaniwala sa mga diwata.. (ahahaha!.. )

.....na pahirapan pa pilitin isama sa Mt.Manalmon. (katwiran nya, "minor climb lng daw yun") angas di ba?! uu na! ikaw na.. ahahaha.. peace.. :)

HENRY aka Joker

....na nabenta ang mga jokes during shotsession..

....na super tawa kami kasi nakakatawa rin yung tawa nyang WAGAS

... na super sweet kay Bec dahil sa tawagan nilang Baby(ahahaha!)

....na lowbat during papunta kami (di pumapalag nung inaasar ko!) pero napikon naman ako nung cya na yung bumanat,, Ahahaha!

.....na mahilig magpakadulas at sabihing JOKE.. (amfootek!.. sakit kaya nun) di rin?! peace..

.....na binggong binggo sa pakakadulas.. (sows ko po! ano ba yan?!)

CHAT aka Salditos

.... na super suportive sa hilig namin.. Ahahaha! (Ginusto nyo yan di ba?!)

.... na naghanap pa ng tent para may magamit kami sa camp.. (super thank you!)

.... na dahilan ng HB ni nice sa summit dahil sa buwis buhay na jump shot nya! ahahaha

.....na super bilib ako sa mga gadgets nila sa climb.. panalo! makakasurvive ka tlga kapag kasama mo cya. (kaw na!)

.....na ginusto mo yan salditos eh.. Ahahahaha

TEH KHELLE aka MAs Ate pa si Nice

.....na number one fan ko sa pagpapatawa.(mabenta mga jokes ko sau teh?!)

.... na super supportive kay Nice.. (mukang Ate na si nice)

.....na videoke queen ng sitio Madlum.. Bwahahaha!

.....na gifted sa photography, panalo yung mga angle ng view.. (pak! Pak! kaw na!..)

.....na super dami ng shot nmin... dahil sa kanya.. :)

BEC, GRACE AND NICE

.....na wlang sawa pa rin yung frendship naten

.....na mabenta pa rin yung mga jokes ng bwat isa sa atin.. (pak! pak! fresh!)

.....at alam nyo na yan! :)Ahahahaha.

Talagang lahat ng-enjoy sa trip na ito. Kahit 1st climb nmin ni Grace, nanjan sila to guide and assist us, kaya hindi kami nahirapan ng masyado sa mga trails kasi supportive nga eh.. :) Kahit may mga bago kaming nakasama, bilis pa rin namin ma-adopt yung mga trips and jokes nila. Kaya nag-enjoy yung bawat isa sa amin. Super saya and unforgettable XP ito para sa akin kasi na conquer ko mga fears ko.. (in some way!)

Thanks tlga and looking forward na makasama ko ulit kau sa next trip.. :)

(Jhun2, me, Henry, Bec, Kuya Mel, Teh Khelle, Balong, Grace, Chat and Nice)

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