It's a small but tiring hike because of its terrain. Though separated by the Wawa River from Mt. Pamitinan, Mt. Binacayan almost has the same features in terms of difficulty and trail types. Some fruit-bearing trees and shrubs bloom like ornaments, and the lullabies from birds can be heard. You will be certified as a "revel in trekking" because of the rock climbing and scrambling on the boulders and limestone cliffs with sharp edges.
Specifications:
- Location: Rodriguez, Rizal
- Major jump-off: Brgy. Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal
- LLA: 14°43′51.7′′N 121°11′29.2′′ E 426 MASL
- Height and Elevation: 426+ MASL
- Hiking Difficulty: 3/9, Minor, Trail class 1-4
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| Photo: The trails of Mt. Binacayan. |
The Trails of Mt. Binacayan:
- Getting on the summit will certainly be a half of fun because of the things that you will see and experience.
- The first part was walking on the trail, passing by the residents’ houses and some farmlands.
- The trail has a combination of easy, moderate and difficult types.
- The terrain is surrounded by plants like bananas, flowers and vegetables cultivated by the locals.
- There are open areas, the perfect spot to see the beauty of the nearby barangays.
- Reminder: Consider the season before hiking. The trail has sticky mud if it's raining while dusty during sunny. Gloves are highly recommended because of the sharp edges.
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| The gorgeous view of Mt. Binacayan. |
After the challenging ascend, once you reach the summit, your soared muscles will be relaxed because the wind is cool, and the area is surrounded by gorgeous scenery. Of course, there is an amazing 360-degree view of Rizal, Bulacan and the ranges of the Sierra Madre. Not only that, but the artistic rock formation of the boulders and limestones is picture-perfect. After the relaxing scene on the summit, descending is another challenge. The gravity will really pull you down. Ito lang ang masasabi ko: “Mag-ingat kayo, mahirap ma-fall, lalo-lalong kung nag-eexpect na may sasalo sayo.”
Aside from Bernardo Carpio’s folklore in the area, Rizal is also famous for its huge limestone boulders in different shapes and figures which are really picture-perfect. Wawa Dam added an extra flavour to visitors because of its crystal clear water. Initially, this Dam was created by the American soldiers to harness hydrothermal energy and supply water to the Metro. Today, Wawa Dam provides cool water that replenishes tired muscles this summer season.
Trip to Wawa Dam:
- After the tiring hike, you can take a break by dipping in the cool water of Wawa Dam. During summer, the water is crystal clear and cool, perfect for soared muscles. The pressure of the water falling from the dike is soothing and relaxing.
How to Get to Mt. Binacayan:
- Beside Jollibee Farmers, Cubao, ride in a UV Express van and alight in Eastwood, not the Eastwood in Libis, huh.
- In Eastwood, ride in a tricycle or jeepney to Wawa Dam. Or, you can wait for jeepneys with "Wawa" signboard and alight in in DENR.
- Reminder: Entrance fees, environmental fees, as well as guide fees are to be collected at the DENR. The guide is a must.