If you’re wanting something new out of Rizal, then Mt. Maynoba-Cayabu circuit will be just the treat! Upon the trail’s opening last March 12, 2016, many hikers and enthusiasts alike have already swarmed this place! Not only because it has a close proximity to Manila, but mainly because you will have a high chance of seeing it’s famous sea of clouds! This hike will probably take you just an hour or so to reach the summit and you could immediately reap its rewards of a very beautiful view of the mountains!
HOW TO GET THERE
Public Transport
- From Cubao Araneta Center, just find a jeepney going to Cogeo. They could be just waiting at the intersection of EDSA and Aurora Blvd. (Click here for a graphical route of Cubao to Cogeo)
- Drop off at Cogeo Gate 2 or Cogeo public market.
- Just past the public market and Cogeo City Mall, you would find a terminal of jeepneys going to Barangay Sampaloc. Ride one of those. Note: Earliest jeepney departure is 5am
- Get off at Barangay San Andres entrance. There’s a large signage of the barangay here and a waiting shed as your landmark. (Click here for a graphical route of Cogeo to Brgy. San Andres)
- From here, you could rent tricycles going to Barangay Cayabu and bring you to the jump off area.
Private Transport
- From Cubao, go east along Marikina–Infanta Highway (Marcos /Marilaque Highway) until you reach Tanay Rizal
- You will then find an arch to your left. This is Sta. Ines Road. Enter this road.
- You will pass Barangay San Andres (jump off for Mt. Batolusong)
- You will then reach Barangay Cayabu (jump off for Mt. Maynoba/Cayabu).
- You could park your vehicles here as the trail would be a circuit – meaning you will get back to where you came from.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Guide to Hiker ratio is 5:1
- There is a resort on the jump-off, so you could stay before/after climb as well.
- Wash-up would be at the jump-off as well. You could also ask the guide to lead you to another wash-up area just a 100 meter walk from the jump off. 20php per pail of water.
- Contact numbers: 09084330444 (Brgy. Cayabu)
- You could leave your things on your vehicles if you’re only planning a day hike.
- It’s best to hike during weekdays, or early in the morning as you would expect a lot of hikers. It’s an easy trail and very close to Manila so learn to give way as well 🙂
RATES
- Registration: 40php ea
- Guide: 500php per day, 1250php for overnight
THE HIKE
Mt. Maynoba is an easy hike as it can be. You would probably reach the summit in an hour or so and have a view of the beautiful sea of clouds in a matter of minutes. Normally, you would pass by Mt. Cayabu – a smaller peak toward Mt. Maynoba, and from there a circuit trail will lead you back where you started. There are also a series of waterfalls that you could visit going down Mt. Maynoba on the other side. They call it the 8 Wonder falls, but technically its just one stream of water going downhill on multiple levels. Though small and a little weak for a waterfall, it’s still a refreshing dip and a perfect cool off for everyone.
It all starts in an early morning hike…
Going a little further, you will see Mt. Cayabu engulfed with a sea of clouds!
And as the morning sunshine rises, we clearly behold the beautiful scenery that presents itself.
Just cant get enough of the view….so more pictures! haha!
One last look at Mt. Cayabu before continuing up Mt. Maynoba.
Such a majestic view of the mountains!
The open trails of Mt. Maynoba gives you a great perspective of the climb.
And then a little push to the summit from this point forward!
Strolling across the grasslands…
Resting around the flats…
Chugging down Maynoba’s winding trail
We are planning to visit thi mountain on July6.. do you have any contact number in Mount Maynuba?? Thank you
Hi Jane,
I do not have any contact. But once you get on the jump off, the tourist information desk would provide you with guides. Since they have a queue, you won’t need to reserve a guide.