It is one of the most climbed mountains in Southern Luzon because of its beautiful landscape and cool and relaxing ambience. Plus, a two to three-hour land travel from Manila, Mt. Batulao, can reward you with a breathtaking and wide view of its green mountain slopes. Your trek can be tiring, but your tired muscles will be relaxed as the cool and refreshing wind blows.
Specification:
- Jump Off Location: Evercrest Golf Course, Nasugbu
- LLA: 14.0408 N 120.8011 E
- Height and Elevation: 811+ MASL
The Trails of Mt. Batulao:
- This mountain has a simple to moderate trail. The first part is walking on the terrain passing by the village where the Instagrammable farmlands from afar can be seen. These farmlands are also covered with colourful and blooming vegetables, pineapples and cultured flowers. Beside the trails are flowers, shrubs, grass, trees, bananas and other ornaments.
- The second part is a gradual trail to Camp 2.
- The third is a moderate to hard trail, with assault and roped segments, to the summit.
The Campsite of Mount Batulao:
- Camp 2 is Mt Batulao's main campsite. The area is clean, open, wide, and well-organized. It is the perfect spot where you can see the summit and its beautiful slopes. Though the area is surrounded by trees and plants, you can still feel the cool air blowing. Tents for rent and restrooms are available here. Entrance fees are to be collected.
The Gorgeous View on the Summit of Batulao:
- After Camp 2 is an ascent to the rope segment and the summit. It is the spot where heavy traffic of hikers forms. Regardless if it's a traverse or not, as long as your point of origin is Camp 2, you will be passing on the roped segments. This part is called "the roped segment" because there's a rope that you can use to ascend or descend. You need to use the rope to control your balance to avoid accident. Most of the time, on this part, the wind blows stronger because it's an open area.
- On the summit of Batulao, there's a 360-degree view of the gorgeous slopes and the nearby mountain ranges. The wind is fresh, and cool, and the ambience relaxing. Its surface is covered with green shrubs and trees, making it so pleasant in the eyes. The blue sky and the water create a perfect horizon with crystal-bluish colours.
How to Get to Mt. Batulao:
- Commute: In Cubao or other Bus Terminals, ride a bus bound for Nasugbu. Then, tell the driver to drop you off at Evercrest. Then, start walking to the registration area.
- Via Private: Just pin Evercrest or KC Hillcrest Golf Course and start driving. There's a lot of parking space in the registration area.
Sidetrip to Bulalo Point:
- After the tiring trek, it’s time to get our energy back! The usual destination after hiking in Batangas is searching for a bulaluhan. By the highway of Ever Crest, we rode in a jeepney bound for Tagaytay and alighted in front of Bulalo Point in Crossing.
- Then, on the same highway, we rode on a bus back to Manila.