BATANGAS│(Mt. Gulugod Baboy+Mt. Talmitam: Part II) Mt. Talamitam

Hiking two mountains in one day is really a challenge. So after hiking Mt. Gulugod Baboy, we went to our next stop, Mt. Talamitam at Nasugbu Batangas.

Several months ago, I noticed this mountain viewed from Kaytitinga I, Alfonso Cavite, I already started mountain climbing then, and asked my BF, a kinda resident there if it's possible to climb that "unknown mountain" for me back then. Well, most of them, the locals said that there are NPAs hiding on that beautiful mountain from afar.

Upon browsing the internet for mountains near Cavite for our 2nd half climb, which are Laguna and Batangas, I found Talamitam. At first we were thinking where at Batangas this could possibly be, because all I knew was Batulao and that "unknown mountain" that were nearest.

After 2 hours of travel from Mt. Gulugod Baboy at Mabini Batangas, we finally reached Nasugbu.Upon entrance then turned left, we reached Brgy. Aga for 5 mins, then Sitio Bayabasan. You can identify jump-off going to the mountain by simply finding Bayabasan Elementary School on the right side of the road and beside pf it is a cemented path going to the registration area and straight ahead to the mountain.

TRAIL

After registration at brgy. hall-like beside residences, P35 each day or night hike, we headed straight ahead. 

Along the way you will hear the lush of the Bayabasan River found on your left side.

Five minutes from the registration area, you'll reach these two bridges. Just cross those and took the left path.

The river underneath the bridge 1.

Bridge 2, the bamboo bridge.

After crossing the bridges, you'll experience forested area for almost 30-45 minutes walk and then exit to grasslands.

Uphill walk, stayed and relaxed to view Mt. Batulao for awhile.

Mt. Batulao, hill's view. :)

The unshaded hut, but still a help in spite of intense sunlight, a resting spot. From here you can view the Talamitam's perfect landscape for the first time.

Trail was not well defined because of plenty crop fields around the area. Moreover gangster cows and horse are everywhere that we tend to walk distant from them and try other paths to reach the foot of the mountain. In short we made our own trail, it's not hard to locate the trail to summit anyway. If you think you are lost, just look at the mountain, and walk straight ahead! hehe...seriously! :D

From the mountain's foot, 3 trails going to the summit are visible. If you are going to measure the distance of 3 different trails viewed from the grasslands, you will definitely choose the middle. 

We took the middle trail expecting to reach the top in shorter time without realizing that it is steeper and slippery because of rocks. Well, after 1 hour of hike from mountain's base, 2 hours in total from the jump-off, we reached the zenith of Mt. Talamitam.

SUMMIT

My solo photo shot at the summit :)

Surprisingly, we were the only hikers in the mountain's summit. It was so relaxing, so peaceful. :)

Another picture of Mt. Batulao.

This shot was amazing for me, it was like Jesus will descend from clouds. 

PANORAMIC VIEWS

Mt. Batulao on left. 

Now Batulao on right.

Rocky part of the summit.

DESCENT

After 45 minutes stay at the summit, we took the left most path for our descent to experience other trails and avoid that steep and slippery way we went from our ascent.

Boulders from few meters from the zenith.

Compared to our first trail, path was slightly covered by tall grasses as high as human and long walk yet not steep, perfect for descent.

Looking back to our descent trail.

Sun peeping from the other side of the mountain.

Sunset.

Yey! we arrived at the jump-off  after 1 hour and 30 minutes, it was already 5:30pm started 1:00pm.

ITINERARY

CHECKLIST

BUDGET

  November 30, 2011, we climbed two day hikes in one day, just the two of us (me and my bf). Because it was holiday, "Bonifacio day" it fells on a weekday that made summit unpopulated. We owned the mountain that day! That was our 6th mountain and I'm very happy for that. Well, I just started to fall in love with mountain climbing and hoping to conquer more! :)