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| emancampos | Jan 29 2017, 09:11 AM Post #1 |
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![]() Mt. Sipit Ulang by Eman Campos, on Flickr Mt. Sipit Ulang Rodriguez, Rizal January 29, 2017 Mt. Sipit-Ulang is probably one of the must-see peaks in the Philippines. Its monolith is among the unique ones. It gives you a good view of surrounding mountain range and the metropolis to the West. Sipit Ulang is a Tagalog word meaning "crayfish's claw". Sipit is claw while Ulang is crayfish. Crayfish is a type of shrimp that is commonly found in rivers. Its other name is Freshwater Lobster. Nevertheless, it doesn't grow as big as the usual lobster that you see in the movies or in the market. It's usually just around 3 to 4 inches in length. The monolith resembles a crayfish claw. Climbing the monolith gives the beginners or novice climbers a good way to try rock climbing. Moreover, the Panikian Trail gives everyone an exciting and fulfilling hike. You get to experience going through narrow caves, walking through a narrow wooden bridge and climbing up a long ladder just to get out of the cave. You'll also come across 2 rock formations. One gives you the view of Mt. Oro and the valley. The other rock formation, the next one along the trail, is called Baby Sipit. It is a 30-foot monolith and gives the hikers a good opportunity to try rock climbing. The trail leading back to the jump off point is also enjoyable as well. You'll get to try crossing streams twice after going through the woods and the rockies. It is highly recommended that you take the Panikian Trail as you go up and use the other trail, the Banayad Trail, when you head back to the jump-off point. Banayad Trail is an easy hike down and includes crossing the stream twice. Perfect side trip is the multi-layered Payaran Falls, which is just a 45-minute walk and easy hike from the Baranggay Hall. ![]() Payaran Falls. Click here for more info. DETAILS Loction: Rodriguez, Rizal Major jumpoff: Brgy. Mascap, Rodriguez, Rizal LLA: 14°45′20.7′′ N, 121°10′38.2′ 252 MASL (+210m) Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 2-3.5 hours Specs: Minor, Difficulty 3/9 (Paniki Trail), Trail class 1-4 with limestone scrambling Features: Limestone formations, scenic views of Wawa] SUGGESTED ITINERARY for Mt. Sipit-Ulang plus Payaran Falls eco-tour 2am - Meet up at Cubao 3am - ETD to Mascap Baranggay Hall in Mascap, Rodriguez, Rizal 4am - ETA at Mascap 4am - registration, briefing, preparation for the hike 5am - start of hike Hike is just 1 hour but, as expected, you'll be taking photos at 2 rock formations along the way, including the so called Baby Sipit. Total hours to be consumed from jump-off to arrival at summit is around 3 hours. 8am - ETA at summit of Mt. Sipit-Ulang 10am - head back to jump off (Baranggay Hall / Mascap) 11am - ETA at jump off 11am - lunch then rest 12pm - ETD to Payaran Falls 12:30pm - ETA at Payaran Falls 12:30pm - photos, swim and more photos 3:00pm - head back to jump-off 3:30pm - ETD at jump off 3:30pm - wash up, prepare for trip back to Cubao 4:30pm - ETD to Cubao 5:30pm - ETA at Cubao THINGS TO BRING Aside from the usual, be sure to have these; 1. head lamp 2. hiking rod 3. climbing gloves 4. sandals or flipflops (in case you plan to proceed to the Payaran Falls) THE MOUNTAINS OF RODRIGUEZ, RIZAL Mt. Ayaas Mt. Lubog Mt. Pamitinan Mt. Binacayan Mt. Hapunang Banoi Mt. Sipit Ulang Mt. Oro Reference: Pinoy Mountaineer ![]() ![]() Photos on Flicker https://www.flickr.com/photos/lakbay/31780357323/in/dateposted-public/ Video on Facebook https://web.facebook.com/emcamposph/videos/1202420063204573/ - loaded on March 2, 2017 - 2nd hike on Mt. Sipit Ulang via Panikian trail #hikersph #philippinehikersforum Edited by emancampos, Mar 2 2017, 06:24 PM.
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| emancampos | Jan 29 2017, 01:24 PM Post #2 |
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on our way to 'Sipit' after conquering Mt. Ayaas![]() bamboo line ![]() bamboo line ![]() stream ![]() 3-inch Centipede ![]() wild flower ![]() river After a 30-minute trek, Sipit comes to view... ![]() The rock formation was still fully occupied by another group of around 20 people. So, we just waited for them to come down. While waiting, we took some shots of the metropolis and surrounding mountains. ![]() ![]() Southeastern side ![]() Southern side |
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| emancampos | Jan 29 2017, 01:27 PM Post #3 |
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![]() Southwestern side ![]() Western side ![]() ![]() It's our turn! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Edited by emancampos, Jan 29 2017, 01:29 PM.
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| emancampos | Jan 29 2017, 01:34 PM Post #4 |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() the famous 'W' ![]() the famous 'W' Down below; ![]() Edited by emancampos, Jan 29 2017, 01:38 PM.
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| emancampos | Jan 29 2017, 01:41 PM Post #5 |
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![]() ![]() ![]() our guide, Mang Dado
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| emancampos | Feb 26 2017, 02:04 AM Post #6 |
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TWIN HIKE with Mt. Ayaas is recommended too!![]() ![]() ![]() More of Mt. Ayaas http://s15.zetaboards.com/emancampos/topic/10118089/ |
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| emancampos | Feb 26 2017, 02:38 AM Post #7 |
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![]() Dont forget your climbing gloves, head lamp and hiking rod! You need this to help yourself climb rocks safer and easier. It prevents your palms from getting bruised or cut by the sharp rock edges. More tips here; http://s15.zetaboards.com/emancampos/topic/10071705/
Edited by emancampos, Jul 19 2017, 07:25 PM.
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| emancampos | Feb 27 2017, 07:16 PM Post #8 |
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Mt. Sipit Ulang part 2 February 27, 2017 Honestly, it was not a part of my plan to revisit this well-loved rock formation! My plan was to join the group and stay behind in the river area to do bird photography instead and rejoin the group as they head back to jump off and have lunch together before we proceed to our trek towards the Payaran Falls. It wasn't my plan to climb Ulang once again. I just wanted to see the falls and shoot photos of those purple-headed birds that we saw in a spot along the riverbank during our first hike there. Fortunately, our organizer, Ren Villaflor, told me that I should see the 2nd trail since it gives a good view of the valley and these caves and tunnels along the trails. To my surprise, I was not disappointed at all. I am so thankful in fact! By the way, the cave is home to a lot of bats before. When people began to visit the area, the bats moved to another location. This trail by the way is called the PANIKIAN TRAIL. Obviously, due to these bats. If you are going to Mt. Sipit-Ulang, this is the best trail so far. Then climb down via the other trail. VIDEO: complete video of hike from base to falls and back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr5l421neFc PHOTOS ![]() waiting for our rented van ![]() at Brgy. Mascap in Rodriguez Rizal. Preparing for the start of our hike (5am) ![]() off to Mt. Sipit-Ulang Bat cave? Rocks? Narrow holes? Bring it on! Let's get it on! C'mon! ![]() to get through this 2-feet hole, you need to take off your backpack and push yourself through ![]() more holes! ... bring it on!..... let's get it on! c'mon! ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| emancampos | Feb 28 2017, 11:29 AM Post #9 |
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More holes, Baby!![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reaching the first rock formation ![]() ![]() Mt. Sipit Ulang by Eman Campos, on Flickr ![]() the peak in the background is Mt. Oro ![]() Mt. Sipit Ulang by Eman Campos, on Flickr Edited by emancampos, Mar 1 2017, 04:04 AM.
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| emancampos | Feb 28 2017, 11:32 AM Post #10 |
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![]() Mt. Sipit Ulang by Eman Campos, on Flickr ![]() Mt. Sipit Ulang by Eman Campos, on Flickr ![]() ![]() Mt. Sipit Ulang by Eman Campos, on Flickr At Baby Sipit. ![]() ![]() Mt. Sipit Ulang by Eman Campos, on Flickr ![]() Mt. Sipit Ulang by Eman Campos, on Flickr ![]() Mt. Sipit Ulang by Eman Campos, on Flickr ![]() Mt. Sipit Ulang by Eman Campos, on Flickr Edited by emancampos, Mar 1 2017, 04:05 AM.
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