Mt. 387 Batong Amat Caranglan Nueva Ecija: Bohol of the North

Mt. 387 also known as Batong Amat is among the best hiking destinations in Nueva Ecija. Featuring a view of the Caraballo Mountain range, the surrounding communities and a multitude of small hills covered with trees and "kugon" grass, it is considered to be the Bohol of the North.

Together with the Nueva Ecija Backpackers and Mountaineers Community (NEBMC), we had the opportunity climb Mt. 387 and at the same time conduct a tree planting activity as well as a clean-up drive for the Aloha Falls located within the same Barangay. Upon approcahing close to the summit, we also released a serpent eagle captured by locals which we named as "Malaya".

(All visitors of the mountain are encouraged to conduct a tree planting or a clean up drive to help in the preservation of the beauty of the mountain.)

We started the trek by around 7:30 in the morning and was able to descend by around noontime. Usually, the trek can be completed in 3 hours but it took us longer because of the other activities we did along the way.

Mt. 387 (Batong Amats) ITINERARY

Name of mountain: Mt. 387

Location: Puncan, Caranglan, Nueva Ecija

Entry Point: Mr. Roy Manuzon Residence

Entry Point Coordinates: LAT 15.90506 LONG 120.99212

Summit Coordinates: LAT 15.89990 LONG 120.97460

Elevation: 724 MASL

Hours to summit: 3 hours

Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 2/9, Trail class 1

Phone signal: +++

Limatik: None

Rattan: None

Lipa (Poison Ivy): None

Itinerary

0300H at cubao take bus ride bound to Isabela or Tuguegarao

(Tell the Driver to drop you in Brgy Puncan LANDMARK:Iglesia ni Cristo Church)

0730H ETA Brgy Puncan, Caranglan, Nueva Ecija

(Sir Roy Manuzon Residence is in the front of INC Church)

0745H Registration (@Sir Roy House)

0800H Start Ascend

0900H View Deck

1000H ETA Summit (Batong Amat)

1020H ETA Lovers Tree

1030H Start Descend

1200H ETA (Sir Roy House)

1230H Start Trek to Aloha Falls

1330H ETA Aloha Falls

1500H ETD going back to JOP

1600H ETA Jump Off Point

ESTIMATED BUDGET

Registration/Environmental Fee - 20

Guide Fee - 300

Seedlings fee - 10

Cubao to Brgy Puncan - 330

Note: All visitors are encouraged to plant at least 2 seedlings. During summer or dry seasons, the seedling fee will be saved to be used during the planting season.

Contact person: Roy Manuzon - 0917 571 2152

(You need to call to schedule your climb)

The Beauty of Mt. 387 Batong Amat Photo Gallery

Tree Planting

Aloha Falls Clean-up Drive

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We are blessed enough as a generation that this kind of wonder is available for us to enjoy. But if we don’t do something to preserve it, we are depriving the future generation of the opportunity to at least experience the enjoyment we are having right now. We can only assure that this kind of nature’s wonder will stay if we commit to preserve it even in our own simple ways.

The NEBMC understand that our efforts alone will not be enough that is why we encourage you to join us as we explore and enjoy the beauty of mother nature while at the same time contributing to its preservation and protection. There are so much more things we can do together. Check out the Nueva Ecija Backpackers and Mountaineers Community (NEBMC) Facebook page to know more about us.

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