BATANGAS | Mt. Batulao

Mt. Batulao at sunset.

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

JUMP-OFF:              Evercrest Nasugbu Batangas, Philippines

TYPE:                       Minor climb

LLA:                         14.0408 N 120.8011 E, 811 MASL

TRAIL:                     Trail with continuous line and balance ascent

TERRAIN:                Terrain partially steep, fall hazard possible

REQUIREMENTS:   Hiking shoes, some sure footedness.

Batulao behind the dancing cogon grass.

The name "Batulao" of the mountain got from the annual phenomenon in late week of December where sun perches between its peaks that make it illuminate, "Bato sa Ilao", "Rocks on the light".

Mountains twin peaks.

Approximately 2-4 hours of hike under too much heat from the sun during summer and and even late mornings of December and February, you will reach the beautiful summit of one of the two mountains in Nasugbu Batangas, another is Mt. Talamitam.

Spikes prominent from a far up close.

Beginners are so much welcome in this mountain because of it's easy trails, cold winds and beautiful 360 degrees view from the peak that will surely pave exerted time and effort.

My group summit shot.

Summit area is not that spacious that makes it kinda crowded especially on weekends. Approximately 2-3 small tents can be pitch there but strong winds specially at night would really make you sleepless. 

Panoramic view from the zenith North to West-South-West.

Once you've reached Batulao's peak, you would really love the 360-degree vast view of different land forms and waters starting from Maragondon (N), Tagaytay High lands (WNW), Taal lake (W) and Mt. Maculot (WSW).

Another scenery East-North-East to South

Also, Mt. Talamitam (ENE), Nasugbu (E), Calatagan (SE) and Balayan (S) can be seen from there, beautiful backdrop for taking pictures!