Mt. Sawi in Gabaldon Nueva Ecija (594 masl)
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| Photo Credit: Anthony Awat- Mt. Sawi Summit |
Hiking destinations in Nueva Ecija:
1. Background- Why “Mt. Sawi”?
The complete name of the Mountain is “Mt. Sawing Balete”.
According to the locals, the name was given
after a suicide was committed at the balete tree near its summit.
2. Features
“No Permit, No Climb”
Brgy Malinao, Gabaldon,
Nueva Ecija Brgy Hall
Coordinates: 15.48391041°N 121.33307575°E
Elevation: 594 MASL
Hours to summit: 3-4
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail Class 1-4
Rattan: None
Limatik: None
Lipa: None
Watersource: Yes (Near Simbahang Bato)
Phone Signal: +++
3. Photo Gallery ( By Anthony Awat)
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| River and surrounding communities seen from Mt. Sawi Summit |
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| A cloudy day at Mt. Sawi Summit |
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| A scenic view featuring the Sierra Madre mountain range |
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| Hikers approaching Mt. Sawi Summit |
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| Simbahang Bato- A religious site for the locals |
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| Exploring the "Simbahang Bato" |
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| The Municipality of Gabaldon as seen from Mt. Sawi summit |
4. Itinerary
0130 ETD Cubao
0500 ETA Cabanatuan; early breakfast
0520 Proceed to Gabaldon
0700 Arrival at Brgy. Malinao; register / secure guides
0710 Start trek
0800 Take a peek at Simbahang Bato
0820 Resume hike
0930 ETA Mt. Sawi summit
1000 Head back to trailhead
1100 End of trek. Tidy up.
1200 Head back to Cabanatuan (or continue to Mt. Mapait)
1340 Back in Cabanatuan. Late lunch / Take bus back to Cubao
1800 ETA Manila
Mt. Sawi Environmental/Registration Fee = 20 per head
Guide Fee = 300/day (Ratio 1:10)
Cubao to Cabanatuan = 185 per head
Cabanatuan to Gabaldon = 80 per head
Environmental/Registration Fee = 20 per head
Guide Fee = 300/day (Ratio 1:10)
Mt Sawi: Brgy. Secretary Madelyn Garcia – 09294396872
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