Some hikes are all about reaching a destination. Others are simply enjoyable places to walk. The Camp 7 Lubas Farm Trails fall into the second category. The route winds through rolling farmland, crosses a pair of small rivers, and offers wide countryside views without demanding steep climbs or difficult terrain. It’s the kind of hike […]
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Some hikes build toward a destination. Others make the journey just as enjoyable as the place you’re trying to reach. The Toong Forest Trail feels like the latter. Starting in Toong, the route winds through farmland, open hillsides, and a small mountain community before descending toward Kawa Kawa Falls. The waterfall provides a satisfying finish, […]
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Not every hike needs a dramatic summit to be enjoyable. Sometimes a quiet walk through rolling farmland is enough. The back trails of Ylaya in Camp 8 offer exactly that kind of experience. Rather than chasing a viewpoint or a waterfall, the route follows gentle countryside trails through farmland before reaching its highest point and […]
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Not every mountain needs to be difficult to be rewarding. Mt. Kalatkat is proof of that. Located in Sibonga, the hike is short, easy to follow, and well suited to beginners, but it still offers the kind of wide mountain views that make you feel much farther from the city than you actually are. Rather […]
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Solo hiking doesn’t always mean hiking alone. Sometimes the trail has other plans. My hike to Malingin Rock in Liloan was supposed to be a quiet walk down to the Cotcot River. Instead, it became memorable for a completely unexpected reason. Not long after setting off, a friendly local dog decided to join me. From […]
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Some hikes are memorable because they push your limits. Others are memorable simply because they let you enjoy the walk. The Radar Trail falls firmly into the second category. Starting from Sudlon 1, the route follows a mostly downhill mountain ridge toward Bagakay, Toledo. It’s a relatively short hike that passes through farms, small mountain […]
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