Mt. Sipit Ulang | Claw-like Rock Formation

  Date : April 3, 2016 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Category : Travel Blog

Mt. Sipit Ulang

Wondering why this mountain called as Mt. Sipit Ulang ? Asking the meaning of Sipit and Ulang ? It is located in Brgy. Mascap, Rodriguez Rizal under the protection of AKFA Association (Ayaas Kayrufa Farmers Assn.) and Mascap Tourism Office. 

The local people named it as Mt. Sipit Ulang because of its physical appearance. When you take a look closer to it, you will visualized the claw-like formation. Sipit term is came from "Claw" and Ulang is from a kind of shrimp with a claw. In other opinions, it's just like a "U" without any description. 

Mt. Ayaas | When In Mascap

  Date : April 3, 2016 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Category : Travel Blog

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Mt. Ayaas

Mt. Ayaas is considered as one of the highest mountain in Rodriguez (formerly Montalban), Rizal. It has an elevation of 600+ ft. and described as a minor climb. It is located in the municipality of Brgy. Mascap in Rodriguez and a nearby community of Brgy. Wawa.

You have two option in terms of the trail, (1) the longer trail that features dusty flattened road, grassland, and glimpse view of Mt. Balagbag, Mt. Pamitinan, Mt. Binacayan,Mt. Hapunang Banoi and Mt. Parawagan. It is recommended for a day hike as early as 5AM for a good sunrise views. The second trail (2) is the shorter trail but with a difficult aspect. The hikers are protected by the forest. This route is steeper and more chances from encountering a wild snake. There is a water source in this trail where you can refill your bottled water and it’s definitely safe and taste like a purified water (I tried it).