Mt. Sa Pari + Mt. Binutasan | Maysawa Circuit

    Date : July 5, 2016 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Travel : Rizal

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Photo credit to Mr. Renco Juson

Maysawa Circuit is the latest and newest hiking destination to look forward in the province of Rizal. It is located in Sitio Maysawa in Brgy. Cuyambay Tanay, Rizal. It was opened to hiking activities in June 2016 by local people with the help of skilled mountaineers in mapping the trail route and computing its standard metric measurement in metres of elevation and difficulty level. 

It is composed of two different mountains called Mt. Sa Pari (592 MASL) and Mt. Binutasan (562 MASL). According to Nomad Terra Crawlers, the trail is approximately 12.81 km. from the jump-off area (versa). It is considered as minor climb with a difficulty level of 2 but a bit extreme near the summit (technical aspect). The trail is not  yet well-established. Bamboo and sharp limestone rocks along the trail to passed by. The terrain of Maysawa Circuit is rich in cogon grass and some flowery plants, some sort of rocks with a little taste of assault that made the expedition exciting. There is also a water source along the trail where hikers can refill their tumbler. The summit is somewhat similar to Mt. Maynuba and Mt. Batolusong because of being exposed to sun. As of today, there is no established campsites but the local would advise you to camp at Mt. Binutasab's summit. It features 360' view of Sierra Madre, small water stream and a chance to witness a sea of clouds. 

Travel pictures will be posted soon (or check it out in Mt. Sa Pari's Facebook page)

How to get there: Ride a jeepney/van in Cubao (Gateway/ Puregold) going to Cogeo Gate 2 (Php 35.00). Once in Cogeo, ride a jeepney going to Sampaloc/Batangasan and tell the driver to drop you off at Brgy. Cuyambay (street corner) in front of Pico De Pino Restaurant (Php 40-50).  Then ride a habal-habal and tell the driver that you're going to Mt. Sa Pari, drop off at Sitio Maysawa registration area (Php 25.00 each / Php 200 fixed rate). 

Expenses: 
-Guide Fee (1:5) - Php 500.00
-Environmental Fee (1:1) - Php 30.00

Note:

-Inform the official of registration area in advance to secure guide.

• Facebook Page: Mt. Sa Pari @CuyambayMountains
• Sir. Enso: 0912 479 5185

-Medical Certificate is required. If none, there is a waiver to be signed.

-There is a sea of clouds if you start the hike early

-Practice "Leave No Trace" principle

-Wear clothes with a long sleeves for the protection of skin against cogon grass.

-Use Sunblock against sunlight
-Bring Gloves

 Last trip via public vehicle

Cogeo Gate 2 to Sampaloc (route) - 7:30 pm 

Brgy. Cuyambay (corner) to Cogeo Gate 2 - 6:30 pm

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