Start:	Feb 23, '08 05:00a
End:	Feb 23, '08 5:00p
Location:	Cuenca, Batangas

Day Hike trek/climb

Mt. Maculot
Cuenca, Batangas
Jump-off point: Brgy. Poblaction, Cuenca
Elevation: 830 MASL (peak); 685 MASL (rockies)
Level and days required: Level 1, 1 day

BACKGROUND
Mt. Maculot is one of the most popular daytrip destinations. It is so popular that on weekends and summer months, there is a sari-sari store at the campsite. This mountain, at the heart of Batangas, is known as a landmark for locals and travellers alike; it is easily identifiable because of its abruptly terminating east side - forming a cliff that is challenging for rock climbers and breathtaking to everybody else. Others describe the shape of the mountain as 'igloo-like'.

At 830 MASL, the mountain has three destinations: the grotto, the peak and the rockies (685 MASL). These can all be covered by a traverse dayhike. Most climbers head to the Rockies. This rocky formation stands beside Taal Lake, creating a scenic view, encompassing the whole of Taal Lake including the world-famous Taal volcano; as well the plains of Batangas. From a distance looms, on opposite sides, Mt. Makiling and the Tagaytay Highlands. If you follow Batangas Bay to the South you can see Maricaban Island, and beyond that, Mindoro's Mt. Halcon. The climbing time is variable; experienced climbers can reach the Rockies in a matter of two hours. From the Rockies, one can continue to the peak (830 MASL) or the Grotto on the other side of the mountain. You can also do the traverse vice-versa, starting off at the Grotto and ending at the Rockies. Either way, the trails are steep but Maculot is one mountain where you can stay the visual rewards are really worth the effort.
(frm. Pinoy Mountaineer.com)

Itinerary:
5:00 - 5:30 am Meeting place TRITRAN Bus lines at Kamuning, Q.C.(Board bus bound to Lemery, get off at Cuenca, Municipal town hall)

6:00 am ETD for Cuenca Batangas

8:30 am ETA Cuenca, Municipal Town Hall, Register first at Barangay take a tricycle to jump-off point and start trek

10:30 am ETA "Rockies", lunch break, Picture taking

12:00 pm begin trek back down

02:00 pm ETA jump-off point, take a bath, cleaning. Take a tricycle to bus route

4:30- 5:00 pm ETA SM Megamall, Manila