EXPLORING THE BEAUTY OF MT. DARAITAN and TINIPAK RIVER

Major Jumpoff: Brgy: Daraitan (Village Centre), Tanay Rizal
Minor Jumpoff: Sitio Cablao Brgy. Pagsangahan, General Nakar
Days requires: 1 day
Hours to Summit: 2.5 to 4 hours
Specs: Minor Climb, Difficulty 4/9, Trail class 1-3
Features: Caves, Limestones Formations, Tropical Forest, River Trek
Difficulty Level: 5/10
Tanay is one of the most progressive towns in Rizal and known for various attractions such as rock formations, caves, rivers. This town became popular for those outdoor junkies who prefer trees over concrete. Mt. Daraitan is one of the hidden treasures of Tanay, which sits decently over bed of Sierra Madre. This mountain attracts amateur hikers because of its peculiar beauty.

HOW TO GET THERE? 

    Via Public Transportation 

• Ride a jeepney from EDSA-Shaw to Tanay, Rizal the drop oof at Tanay Public Market

• From public market, ride a another jeepney going to Sampaloc, then take a tricycle or habal habal going to Brgy. Daraitan.
• Cross the bridge of Daraitan River and ride a tricycle going to Brgy Hall.

    Via Private Car 

• Drive to Tanay- Sampaloc Road or Marcos Highway and head over Tanay Infanta Road. 

• Along Tanay Infanta Road, you turn left leading to Brgy. Daraitan

• Follow the road until you will reach the river.

• After crossing the bridge, you need to pay 50 pesos for renovation the proceed to Brgy. Hall.

HOW MUCH I SPEND?

• Only 850 pesos
  
  
  

ITINERARY

• 12:00am Estimated Time Departure to Tanay Rizal from Walter Dasmarinas, Cavite

• 4:00 am  Estimated Time Arrival to Sampaloc, Tanay

• 4:30 am  Estimated Time Arrival to Barangay Hall Registration

• 6:00 am  Start trek 

• 11:30am Estimated Time Arrival to Summit

• 1:00 am  Start descent to Tinipak River

• 2:00 pm  Arrival at Tinipak River

• 4:30 pm  Procced to Brgy. Daraitan via riverside trail

• 5:00 pm Head back to Tanay, Rizal via tricycle

STORY TIME

    Five in the morning we begin our trekking going to suit. As we go along, it became uneasy for us to climb because of muddy trails and slippery rocks. After approximately three hours of rough tail and steep climbing,we reached the summit. At the top of the mountain no words can explain the undeniable beauty of Mt. Daraitan. Descent to Tinipak River wasn't easy as I thought it would be, it took 1 hour before we reached the summit and saw the huge white marbled rocks and pristine water of Tinipak River. I'd say this mountain is one of the most challenging to trek for amateur hikers because of its  muddy roads, steep trails ad sharp limestones.

THINGS TO BRING

• Extra clothes
• Sunblock
• Pocket Money
• Cap 
• Face towel
• Jacket
• Personal Medicines
• First aids
• Food or snacks (such as jelly ace, banana and cookies)
• Poncho Gloves (just incase umulan)
• Trekking Poles (Optional)
• Head Light (Optional)
• Payong (Optional)

FOR VIDEO CHECK OUT THIS LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZo2ecoEFoA