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Travel Guide to Mt. Daraitan Traverse

Tinipak RiverPosted on April 6, 2015by Kenneth

Rizal, withits refreshingly cool atmosphere and perfect mix of

rural and metro-ish ambiance is part of the list of my favorite

provinces in the Philippines. Being able to visit it again, this time

to climb Mt. Daraitan, validatedmy fondness to this province. I

was planning for my first climb for 2015 and it was my want to

visit the picturesque Tinipak River that made Mt. Daraitan my

buena manomountain for this year (as both attractions can be

found in the same area). That time I dragged with me my fellow

weekend warriors: Jommel, Corz, Nobs and his friends Jeck and

Pio. Armed with information from other blogs, we went. Aside

fromthat, we were honestly clueless of what we need to go

through for us to get there.

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Mt. Daraitan as seen at the drop off point before the rivercrossing

We traveled for 1 hour and 45 minutes to Tanay and another two

hours to Brgy. Daraitan. The six of us were squeezed inside one

tricycle and it was very uncomfortable. It wasnt a smooth ride as

well as the road going to Brgy. Daraitan was not yet paved. It

was bumpy and butt-numbing and there were times wherein we

need to go down of the tricycle and walk just for us to getthrough steep parts of the road. We havent reach the jump-off

yet and we already felt the challenge.

A short 2 min boat ride

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The weather Gods? They were not on our side as it started to

drizzle halfway through our journey. I should have known better

as we were already approaching parts of the Sierra Madre

region where the weather is a bit unpredictable but poor us, we

were not prepared. The moment we reached our destination for

the river crossing, I hurriedly went outside and it was like I was

freed from being caged. We took a banca for us to get to the

other side and it was just a fast 2-3 minute ride. After paying, we

rode another tricycle to bring us to the Barangay Hall. Mt.

Daraitan, mother of assaultFirst of all, kudos to the officials of

Brgy. Daraitan for being organized.

All fees that you will have to settle first

After paying all necessary fees and securing a guide, off we

went. As we were walking towards the foot of the mountain, we

came across a group of ladies who abandoned their plan of

reaching the summit. They told us that the trail was very muddyand that they will just go directly to Tinipak River.
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Before

We were curious with what made those girls retreat that

we decided to push through with ours. During the first few

minutes, I already found myself panting. I thought that was

already it but no. I was sweating bullets and man, the assault

was not a joke. To add to the challenge, we have had to reach

the summit, traverse to Tinipak and get back to the jump-off

point before six in the evening as one of our colleague still

needs to report to work.


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along the trail

During our ascent, I was silently cursing inside as the trail was

steep and straightforward. There were times where I slid and felt

out of balance since I couldnt use my right hand to hold on to

vines and trees as it was operated just months ago before our

hike (Yes, Im that hard-headed).

at the summit of Mt. Daraitan
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with the Power Rangers (c) Jommel&Corz

After about two hours and endless climb, we reached the

summit. A river forming a heart shape welcomed us and beforewe jump to the photo taking session, we had our lunch first. The

view at the top was nothing short of spectacular. Being

surrounded by the whole Sierra Madre region gave us a natural

high. Truly, this mountain wont be classified as 4/9 for nothing

and so far, I must say that it is the second to the hardest

mountain Ive climbed next to the traverse that we did at Mt.

Arayat. Thanks to the bad weather, a super muddy trail and the

never-ending assault thus giving birth to me naming it as the

mother of assault.

with Kuya Allan at the summit

Thanks to Kuya Allan, our guide for bringing us to the summit, to

the river and way back to the barangay hall as safe as possible. It
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was hard but we couldnt imagine how much harder it was for

him to climb without any shoes on. I was able to talk to

him during the traverse and I was able to have the chance to ask

him some questions. The why on why hes not using

any shoes and if hes comfortable trekking with his barefoot to

which I got, Masakit pero mas okay na din kasi madulas pag

naka tsinelas, as his response. Tinipak River, a pot of gold in

the end of a rainbowThe perfect example of working your ass

off to get to somewhere beautiful or delaying gratification. It

never dawned on us what we need to go through in order to

reach this river. If we only opted to visit the Tinipak river alone,

and not do the traverse then I guess it will all be easy cheese.

But in the name of adventure and pride, we took the challenge

of conquering Mt. Daraitan traverse to Tinipak River and man,

the experience did not disappoint. When we got there, it was like

a pot of gold in the end of a rainbow.

what welcomed us
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Power Rangers at Tinipak River (c)Jommel&Corz

isnt she beautiful?

It took us three hours from the summit and a couple of slides

and fall. But all was eased when we got to see the beauty of the

river. I was lost for words. There is something about Tinipak river

that is magical. It was truly enchanting that I could not resist

having to try swimming in its waters.


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After

It was dark and we didnt have any light with us when we

traveled back to the barangay hall. I honestly find it somewhat

scary, given the rural ambiance and having to pass by the side of

the river, someone or something could be lurking in the dark. At

the end of it all, I gave my trekking shoes to Kuya Allan as a sign

of gratitude. I want him to take care of his safety as well before

he do it for others. And after settling everything, we went as fast

as possible to get back to the Metro. It was another experience

added to my treasure chest of memories and this one was made

for the books.


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2nd campsite at Tinipak River

For those who have plans of going to Mt. Daraitan or Tinipak

River, you may follow our sample itinerarybelow: 0600 ETD

from EDSA-Shaw (Parklea) to Tanay, Rizal 0745 ETA Tanay, Rizal

0800 Take tricycle to Brgy. Daraitan 1000 Arrival at Daraitan

River (river-crossing and trike to barangay hall) 1010 ETA

Barangay Hall 1030 Start trek up Mt. Daraitan 1330 ETA summit /

Lunch 1430 Start descent to Tinipak River 1700 Arrival at TinipakRiver 1830 Back to Brgy. Daritan via riverside trail 1900 ETD to

Tanay, Rizal via tricycle 2030 ETA Tanay, Rizal For the budget:

Jeep from Shaw to Tanay: 58 php Trike to Tanay to Daraitan: 120

php / head (should be 600/group) River crossing: 5 php x 2

Trike to barangay hall: 10 php x 2 Registration / Environmental

fee: 20 php Guide: 500php / group of 10 Trike back to Tanay:

100 php / head FX to Starmall Shaw: 78 php
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