Mt Marami: Where We beat the heat!

MT. MARAMI
Maragondon, Cavite
Jump-off point: Brgy. Ramirez, Magallanes, Cavite
Alternate jump-off: Brgy.Talipusngo, Maragondon, Cavite
LLA: 405 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 4-6 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3
Features: Rocky outcrops, scenic views of Cavite

Suggested Itinerary:
0400H Assembly at Coastal Mall
0430H ETD Coastal Mall, bus bound to Ternate/Naic
0600H ETA Petron Naic, Naic Grand Terminal
0615H Jeep to Barangat Ramirez
0730H ETA Barangay Ramirez, registration and secure guides
0800H Start trek
0900H Arrival at Nuestra Señora Trail registration, Register and pay fees
1200H Arrival at Mataas na Gulod summit, explore area and viewpoints
1300H Start descent
1630H Arrival at Barangay Ramirez, tidy up.
1730H ETD Barangay Ramirez, jeep or tricycle to Naic/Maragondon
1830H Arrival at Naic/Maragondon, bus bound to Manila
2100H ETA Manila

KKB, estimated budget: PHP 500-600/pax

The trail to the rock throne of Mt Marami seemed to be another endless journey on that dry Saturday.

But, as always, the climb proved that it was like no other.

From the parched Earth we walked on

To the friendly curious wild pig we’ve encountered

Pico De Loro on the horizon from the summit

And these happy, happy faces

This lovely view

And this freedom!

We closed the climb with a cold bath and BBQ party as we all agreed that Mt Marami is definitely one for the books.

As they say, when one door closes, another one opens - the mountain is calling once again and our next adventure with a night under the stars awaits us!