Mt. Mapait: The latest hiking destination in Palayan City Nueva Ecija!

It’s funny and interesting  how some of the famous mountains in Nueva Ecija were named. They somehow represent  emotions that most of us can surely relate to. The Mount Sawi in Gabaldon, Mount Labi in Bongabon (as in Labi ng dalawang pusong nag-iibigan),  Paasa Peak (Mt. Kemalugong) in Laur and now there is Mount Mapait in Palayan City. If you are reading this, don’t think those names have something to do with the characteristics of the mountains I mentioned as they are absolutely opposite of what these words mean! Each mountain has the adventure and magnificence that every nature lover has to experience.

The NEBMC Exploration team

On a two-day exploration last  November 5-6, the Nueva Ecija Backpackers and Mountaineers Community (NEBMC) went to a rarely known mountain in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija’s capital. Mount Mapait is popular only among the residents of the barangays sorrounding it. But  NEBMC believes this kind of wonder should be made known to everybody so that we can all together enjoy exploring its God-given  beauty and at the same time join our efforts to take good care of it. The Mount Mapait is now officially included in Nueva Ecija's list of hiking destinations.

  

Some of the amazing adventures during the summit include an overview of the Aulo lake and a 360 degree view of the surrounding communities at the summit. There will also be a boat ride across the lake going to the trail entry point. It takes around 3 hours to reach the summit and another 1.5 hours to descend.

  

Mt. Mapait Hiking Itinerary

Brgy Mapait, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija
Elevation: 350 MASL
Hours to summit: 3hrs
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail Class 1-2
Rattan: +
Limatik: None
Lipa (Poison Ivy): +
Watersource: Yes
Phone Signal: +++



Itinerary: 

0300H in Cubao take a bus bound to Cabanatuan
0600H ETA Cabanatuan Central Terminal
0615H ETD Going to Palayan City
0700H ETA Brgy. Caimito Landmark: BUENO Trading (Tricycle Terminal Going to Brgy. Mapait), Palayan City
0705H Take Tricycle going to Brgy. Mapait
0730H ETA Brgy Mapait/Registration/Secure Guide/Rent a Boat
0800H ETD Take Tricycle going to Aulo Lake
0820H ETA Aulo Lake / Ride Boat
0900H ETA Start Ascend Mt. Mapait Entry Point (Franko Trail)
1200H ETA Mt. Mapait Summit / Lunch / Photo Ops
1300H Start Descend
1400H take a Boat Ride
1420H take Tricycle Going Back to Brgy Hall (Mapait)
1440H ETA Brgy hall/Log-out/Tidy-up
1500H Going Back to Cabanatuan
1600H ETA Cabanatuan Central Terminal

Damage:

Environmental/Registration Fee = 20 per head
Guide Fee = 300/day (Ratio 1:10)

Cubao to Cabanatuan = 185 per head
Cabanatuan to Palayan = 20 per head
Tricycle going to Brgy. Mapait = 20 per head
Boat Rent = 30/pax (Ratio 1:4/Oneway)

Contact Person:
Brgy Captain Toletino Baltazar
09208125946

Mt. Mapait Palayan City Exploration Photo Gallery

Photo Credits: NEBMC

Let the adventure begin!

Aulo Lake

Crossing the Aulo Lake

Enjoying the boat ride!!

Beautiful view at the Aulo lake

Passing through a Camote (Sweet potato) farm

Approaching Mount Mapait summit

An overview of the Aulo Lake 

The beautiful scenery at the Mount Mapait summit

Amazing night view at Mt. Mapait summit

Check out the Nueva Ecija Backpackers and Mountaineers Community (NEBMC) Facebook page to know more about us and find out how you can join our growing family.

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