Mt. Maculot
A hiking Guide to Mt. Maculot
Difficulty - 5/10
Distance - 4.4 kms
Elevation - 520m / 1709ft
Time - 1.5 - 3hrs
Directions
Mt. Maculot trailhead is very easy to find and located right near the heart of Cuenca, Batangas.
If you google maps "382 Mount Maculot Trail, Cuenca, Batangas " it will bring you down the one way road and right at the end of the road is the trail head.
If you are leaving from Batangas you can expect a 30 minute drive.
This is a very straight forward, out & back hike and does not require a guide
Background
Mt. Maculot is a dormant stratovolcano located within the municipality of Cuenca, Batangas. Mt. Maculot stands at 957m (3137 ft).
This is the main tourist attraction of Cuenca as it is popular with, hikers and campers.
Mount Maculot is held sacred by Christians. Being that Christianity's very prevalent in the Philipino culture thousands from nearby towns and municipalities gather during Holy Week to summit Mount Maculot as a form of penance.
What to Expect
Mt. Maculot is a very straight forward non-technical hike. It will bring you to views overlooking Taal Lake and the countryside.
The difficulty of this climb comes with the elevation gain in such a short hiking distance. The trail is steep and definitely slippery when wet, has lots of exposed roots and has sections with loose rocks so be aware.
Majority of the trail is going through dense vegetation therefore you won't see any breath taking views till you break above it nearing the summit. Once you reach the top the views are incredible!
There are plenty of places in Cuenca to pick up snacks and water for the hike.
All and all this is an amazing hike and would strongly recommend the hike. It brings you up to cool Rock formations with breath taking views!
While you are in Cuenca be sure to check out the Lumampao View deck located just 1 km away from the Mt. Maculot Trailhead!
