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Mt Daraitan

Mt. Daraitan  – This hike-worthy mountain is situated in the heart of Sierra Madre in Tanay, Rizal.  Mt. Daraitan  is very popular in the mountaineering community because aside from its magnificent view it also has a lot to offer including outdoor attraction such as a river, caves, limestone formations, and natural pools.   Mt. Daraitan  probably the longest and the hardest hike I’ve ever done by far. Nevertheless, it is also one of the best experience I had since I started mountaineering. Major jumpoff : Brgy. Daraitan (village center), Tanay Minor jumpoff:  Sitio Cablao Brgy. Pagsangahan, General Nakar LLA : 14°36′48.5′′N 121°26′19.5′′ E, 739 MASL (+600) Days required / Hours to summit : 1 day / 2.5-4 hours Specs : Minor climb, Difficulty 4/9, Trail class 1-3 Features : Tropical forest, limestone formations, river trek – pinoymountaineer THE CLIMB Mt. Daraitan was surprisingly challenging. The trail is a really straightforward assault even from the first part up to the sum