Hiking Mt. Romelo and rappelling the Buruwisan Falls was a fun and amazing experience because the area has rich bio-diversity, both flora and fauna. There is a body of water that flows on its terrain; thus, this mountain has a high concentration of trees and other plants. It can bring a good combination of adventure and relaxation. Having said that, Laguna, together with the provinces of Batangas and Cavite, makes the region the centre for outdoor activities.
Specifications:
- Location: Siniloan, Laguna
- Major jump-off: Brgy. Macatad, Upland Siniloan
- LLA:
- Height and Elevation: 300+ MASL
- Hiking Difficulty: 2/9, Minor Climb, Trail Class 1
The Trails of Mt. Romelo:
- The terrain is long and grassy but simple to moderate. However, it is slippery and muddy because it serves as a trail for the hikers and locals with their animals, such as horses and carabaos, to transport their products from the mountain, like fruits and vegetables.
- There are fork trails; if lost, you can ask the locals for the right way. Its trial type got a two out of nine rating in terms of difficulty.
Rappelling on Buruwisan Falls:
- If you’re looking for a place to relax your muscles, swim on cool water, beautiful waterfalls, and a place with a photo-perfect background, this is the perfect spot for you.
- Suppose you are also looking for an extreme experience. In that case, you can try canyoneering, wall climbing, and rappelling on the 180 feet of Buruwisan Falls and Lanzones Falls, located a few meters away from the campsite.
The Campsite of Mt. Romelo:
- The campsite of Mt. Romelo is a wide, clean area near the relaxing river and the waterfalls.
- The sounds of the lashing water give a relaxing feeling while resting inside the tent.
How to Get to Mt. Romelo:
- In Shaw or any bus terminal, you can ride in a jeepney to Tanay Public Market. Another jeepney to Famy Public Market.
- From there, you ride in a tricycle to the jump-off. Drivers already know the area.
- Another option, in Robinson's Junction, Cainta, Rizal, you can ride in a jeepney bound for Siniloan.