Hiking Adventures #24: Mt. Sembrano, Pililia, Rizal

#NoHikeFebraury is my campaign for the month of February because aside from I climbed twice last January, for sure there will be a lot of singles out there that will try to climb mountains to forget what they've been through about their lovelife. So I got really excited when March got in to hike again and I chose Mt. Sembrano for a dayhike.

Mt. Sembrano

This is another climb with my officemates with a special guest. We departed in Manila at around 4AM and we arrived at 6AM, just in time for a cold morning start before the sun rises.

We headed immediately in Brgy. Hall of Malaya to register. Registration fee is P20.

Multi-Purpose Bldg. of Brgy. Malaya

We opted not to get a guide because it's not required and according to my hiking friend, the trail is straightforward and has signs. It was my first time to lead a team without having a guide.

In the first part of the trek, we asked some residents there to where the way is. Because at that time, we're not on the trail proper yet. Until we reached a store that sells Buko Juice. From there we just follow the path til we get to the summit.

Way to Mt. Sembrano

First part of the trail

After an hour, we reached the Manggahan. It serves as a campsite for some hikers and residents there are selling Buko juice also.  Near Manggahan is a small falls and we opted to visit when we go back. So we continue our assault to the summit, and after more than an hour, we have reached the 1st peak.

Manggahan

The final assaulting is really exhausting but the view is all worth it. Then we went to much higher peak which is the North Peak. And from there you will have a another great view of Laguna Bay.

Final Assault to 1st Peak

Jason and Cha

Can you see the Pililia Windmills?

Group chilling at 1st peak

View at North Peak

The Author at Mt. Sembrano

Descent from 1st Peak

 The descent is a little bit difficult because the trail was muddy. When we arrived in Manggahan, we decided to chill at the nearby falls.

As per my friend Sara, the water is so cold

Mabs chilling at Manggahan River

Mt. Sembrano
March 05, 2016
Jump-off point: Brgy. Malaya, Pililia, Rizal
Difficulty: 3/9


Note:

If you do not have any sidetrip, I guess the climb is good if in open itinerary. Just make sure to arrived at earlier as 6AM to avoid the scorching weather.

EXPENSES:

Transportation: Van - P4,000
Registration: Brgy. Malaya: P20
                       Manggahan: P10

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Hiking Adventures #9: Mt. Pamitinan and Mt. Binacayan Twin Dayhike 
Hiking Adventures #7: Mt. Daraitan Climb Traversed to Tinipak River