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Location: Atok, Benguet
Elevation: 2,717 meters above sea level
Difficulty: 2/9

Mt. Timbak is the third highest peak in Luzon and is 9th highest in the Philippines. Just like other peaks, Mt. Timbak offers a spectacular Sea-of-clouds scenery. Along with this beautiful mountain comes Timbak burial sites where the Ibalois burry their ancestors by burning them and preserving. Having the sight on the bottom of the mountains where vegetation are present will give mountaineers a satisfaction from the beauty of nature.

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Mt. Batulao (Nasugbu, Batangas) – This mountain is the best hiking spot in the Philippines for beginners as it’s easier to hike than other mountains

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Location: Benguet, Ifugao and Nueva Vizcaya

Elevation: 9,587 feet

Difficulty: 4 out of 10

It is the third-highest mountains in  the Philippines. because of it's height, the mountaineers always prepare themselves for a cold weather when they climb Mt. Pulag. The best month to climb Mt. Pulag is from November to March. It has several mountain trails which is the Akki in Benguet province, Tawangan from Ifugao province, and Ambaguio from Vizcaya province. But Ambangeg of Benguet is more beginner friendly.Most people who climb Mt. Pulag are hoping to witness its rolling sea of clouds. Some get lucky on their first climb but others have reached Mt. Pulag’s summit multiple times without seeing this fantastic view.

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Mount Kilimanjaro, located in northeast Tanzania, can be hiked without stepping on ice or snow. It will take you up to a week to reach the summit with a guide, this mountains can be summited by first-timers, but they recommend the assistance of a guide with proper training and experience.

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Mt. Samat is an extinct volcano, located near its summit is the Mt. Samat National Shrine, a national shrine dedicated to the fallen Filipino and American fallen during World War II. Mt. Samat's peak approximately 9.2 kilometers north of the Mariveles caldera, and it is one of the area's most attractive trekking sites, which is why many people visit here.

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Location: Brgy. San Andres, Tanay, Rizal
Features: Grassland slopes, views of Laguna, Rizal, and Quezon

Mt. Batolusong is just one of the many potential hiking destinations in Tanay since the town is part of the southern tail end of the Sierra Madre, the longest mountain range in the Philippines. The fact that there has been a lot of interest in this mountain augurs well for an ‘eastern push’ in explorations that can very well see more outlying Sierra Madre peaks becoming popular hikes either as day hikes or overnighters from Manila.

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Mount Pico de Loro also known as Mount Palay is located at Cavite. If I will try to do mountaineering I will choose Mt. Palay because it's near to my place and I think the place is good for first timer.

TRIVIA:
- Mt. Palay Palay is a small mountain range.
- Mt Palay Palay is at 664 MASL, considered to be the Highest Peak in the Province of Cavite.
- Pico de Loro (Parrot’s Beak) is the name of the Rock Monolith.
- Trail is fairly easy with gradual assault. Some parts of the trail can be steep and or covered in Bamboo foliage.

- One of the mountains that are becoming increasingly popular because of its close proximity to Manila.

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Location : Batangas/ Los Baños, Laguna
Elevation : 3,850 ft
Mt. Makiling is best for beginner-friendly mountains because of its beauty and the myth behind the mountain. It is said that Mt. Makiling is a dormant volcano named after a maiden spirit named Makiling to guard the mountain and modern sightings of her have been reported. It is also very much accessible from metro manila and good for beginners to gain experience from mountaineering.

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Location: Anilao, Mabini, Batangas

Elevation: 1,722 feet

Difficulty: 2 out of 10

Located in a town known for its beach resorts and dive spots, Mt. Gulugud Baboy (pig’s spine) takes its name from the shape of its peaks. You’re bound to encounter cows and goats while climbing this grassy, scenic mountain.

dela Cruz, May Lene

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This 10.90-mile out-and-back trail is located in Los Baos, Laguna. It takes an average of 5 hours and 48 minutes to accomplish this course, which is rated difficult. Although this is a popular hiking and mountain biking track, you can still find some peace during the quieter hours of the day.

Difficulty: 5/10

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There are several viewpoints along the trail, culminating in the summit which has a 360-degree view. To the North, one can see Mt. Hapunang Banoy and a distant Mt. Arayat, and from northeast to south, a vast swath of Sierra Madre mountains, thankfully still green. To the west on the other hand are the rapidly-growing towns of Rizal, and the more immediate scenery of Wawa River and Mt. Binacayan.

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Mt. Binacayan, which is shorter than Mt. Pamitinan by just a few meters, has two different approaches, both of which feature a profile similar to Mt. Pamitinan.

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Location: Maragondon, Cavite and Nasugbu, Batangas

Elevation: 2,178 feet

Difficulty: 3 out of 10

Another beginner’s favorite, Pico de Loro—or parrot’s beak—has friendly trails, fantastic views, and depending on the season, waterfalls.

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It is one of the popular mountains in the country.  Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 48 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

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Region: Rizal
Elevation: 2549 ft

This mountain is part of the Sierra Madre range as it transitions into the plains of Central and Southern Luzon. At over 700 MASL, it is of sufficient elevation to offer views of Ortigas and some parts of Metro Manila, as well as the Ipo Watershed.

The trail is very easy and wide, and Mt. Balagbag is also a favorite of mountain bikers. Although locals recall a past when the mountain was covered with trees, it is now barren, and hikers who will trek it summer will find sun exposure as the only difficulty in this trek. Hence, dimtrekking (hiking very early in the morning or late afternoon) is recommended.

Easy difficulty
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Mt. Kanlaon lies an impressive lunar-shaped crater summit. Surrounding the volcano are lush forests, lagoons, and waterfalls. Since it has a major hike difficulty rating of 5/9

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Location: Los Baños, Laguna

Elevation: 3,850 feet

Difficulty: 4 out of 10

Mt Makiling is an important watershed, including as a source of the natural springs that are a major tourist attraction at Los Baños.

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- Roy Carlos De Guzman

Mt. Mapalad (750 MASL) is located in Tanay, Rizal, perfect destination for mountaineers at all levels. With 3/9 level of difficulty, this mountain is best for a dayhike adventure that is suitable for beginners. The trail offers beautiful scenery. At the summit, you can find these two instagrammable wooden palm structures with an impressive view of mountain range and sunrise. If you’re lucky, you’ll witness a sea of clouds too.

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Mt Makiling is an isolated summit in southern Laguna Province, roughly 50 kilometers south of Metro Manila. Despite the fact that it barely rises to a little more than 1,000 meters and is located in a heavily populated area of Luzon, it nonetheless has substantial forest cover.

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Because it is easier to trek than other mountains, this mountain is the finest hiking site in the Philippines.  Nasugbu, Batangas is the location. This mountain, like Mt. Maculot, is an excellent starting mountaineering destination. It's a magnificent mountain with a 4/9 difficulty rating that allows climbers to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the hike and at the summit.

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Mount Samat National Shrine or Dambana ng Kagitingan is a historical shrine located near the summit of Mount Samat in the town of Pilar, Province of Bataan, in the Republic of the Philippines. Its great for climbing for beginners because its already have a trail.

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Location: Pilar, Bataan

Elevation: 1,787 feet

Difficulty: 1 out of 10

Mt. Samat, an extinct volcano, is so easy to climb that you can actually do it while riding your car. There’s a road all the way up to Mount Samat National Shrine, which was built in honor of Filipino and American soldiers who fought during World War II.

Ermitano, Adajja

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A beginner friendly mountain to hike as a beginner in the hiking world. 

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Mt. Daraitan is one of the several stunning mountains located in the beautiful province of Rizal boasting all of nature's goodness from pristine rivers and waterfalls, dark hollowed caves of century-old formation of stalagmite and stalactite rocks to the picturesque view of the Sierra Madre range.

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