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These 5 Majestic Mountains in the South Are Perfect Hiking Spots for Beginners

If you’ve dreamed of hiking, these hiking spots for beginners are the best spots to get out there!

By: Kriszel T. Rago | January 03, 2023

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Get adventurous this year and explore these beginner-friendly hiking spots around the south.

Images: Inigo Brian BonBon Guzman (L); Joy Cuales (R)

The Philippines is not just known for its stunning beaches; it is also famous for its majestic mountains that will awaken the adventurer in you.

Whether you're starting a new hobby of hiking around the country or just want to take a breather from time to time, this list of hiking spots for beginners will help you plan the perfect hiking trip this year.

For choosing the perfect hiking spot, beginners must consider the distance or total length of the trail, its steepness, and the time it will take to complete the hike. An easy and short route with less steepness is ideal for hiking beginners. Starting on a less complicated and working your way to a more challenging spot is an excellent way to build your confidence in hiking.

To make it easier for you to choose, these hiking spots have everything from majestic mountain peaks to active volcanoes.

1. Mt. Gulugod Baboy

Where: Mabini, Batangas
Hiking Time: 2 hours

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Mt. Gulugod Baboy offers a scenic view of coastal waters, greenery, and the sight of nearby islands.

Images: Merlyn Pangilinan Ilao

Known for its peak that resembles that of a pig’s spine, which is also where its name came from, Mt. Gulugod Baboy is located at Mabini, Batangas. It features three unique peaks; The Gulugod Baboy at 470 meters above sea level height, Gitna at 478 meters above sea level height, and Pinagbanderahan at 525+ meters above sea level height. Mt, Gulugod Baboy has an easy trail, and on its first few kilometers, you’ll be walking on a concrete road—a perfect hiking spot for beginners.

Contrary to its name, you won’t see pigs running around the area; however, you’ll pass by several houses and come across cows, carabaos, and goats. Mt, Gulugod Baboy has a total trail length of 4.1 kilometers, and it would take one to two hours to reach its summit.

2. Mt. Pico de Loro

Where: Cavite
Hiking Time: 2 to 3 hours

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Dare to take photos at Mt. Pico de Loro’s iconic peak and rock formations.

Images: Inigo Brian BonBon Guzman (L); LJ Alexander (R)

Mt. Pico de Loro, or Mt. Palay-Palay, located in Cavite province, has 688 meters above sea level height. It is most known for its pointed peak, which looks like the shape of a parrot’s peak from afar, where its name is also derived from. Mt. Pico de Loro offers a scenic view of the West Philippine Sea and the Cavite and Batangas province.

This hiking spot is perfect for beginners as it has trail marks on trees that are visible and accurate despite the terrains being covered with hardwood, trees, shrubs, and grasses. Before reaching Mt. Pico de Loro’s summit, there is a waterfall perfect for refreshing hikers’ tire muscles from the hike. Mt. Pico de Loro is a two to three hours climb with a total trail length of six kilometers.

3. Mt. Daguldol

Where: San Juan, Batangas
Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours

Enjoy a scenic view of the sunset at the top and the beach trail at Mt. Daguldol.

Image: Photolohiya

Mt. Daguldol is a coastal mountain located at San Juan, Batangas, 672 meters above sea level. It offers three trails with treasured sceneries: the beach trail, the woodlands and forests trail, and the grassland trail located at the top of the mountain. To reach its summit, it would take three to four hours.

Rock formations, and picnic areas that are also good as camping sites, are all over the place. There are nearby side trip choices, such as Naambon Falls and Laiya Beach.

4. Mt. Manabu

Where: Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours

You’ll know you’re at the mountain’s peak when you see the iconic white cross of Mt. Manabu.

Images: Jorge Paolo (L); Von and Ria Backpackers (R)

Mt. Manabu, which stands 760 meters above sea level, is located at Sto. Tomas, Batangas. This hiking spot for beginners is known for its rosary shape trail with eight stations and a white cross on the 6th station that indicates Mt. Manabu’s highest point.

It would take three to four hours to finish the trail at Mt. Manabu. Most of its path is covered with trees that serve as shade. At Mt. Manabu’s summit, you’ll see the Malinpuyo mountain range, Mt. Maculot, Mt. Banahaw, and Mt. Makiling.

Kriszel is a writer, an aspiring multimedia journalist, and a strong-willed, pierced & inked modern-day kikay tita. As a former iskolar ng bayan–still one at heart, Kriszel is passionate about social issues and everything under the sun. She loves to read, watch documentaries, thriller-mystery series, and anime, cook for her loved ones, and play Valorant & Mobile Legends with friends. Kriszel dreams of being a multiple degree holder and traveling to every province in the Philippines.

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