conceptualized 2005
Nagcarlan’s geographic features are its majestic mountain ranges
having beautiful sceneries with mild and comfortable temperature all throughout
the year. Nagcarlan's
subtropical climate is also home to an abundance of diverse plant lives. Known
for 8 mountains sitting inside and along it’s adjacent municipalities, it
provides ideal environment for outdoor adventure
activities. 8 Peaks Nagcarlan are the summits resting around the
municipality’s mountainous landscapes. 8 Peaks Nagcarlan is an exciting hiking
destination that will surely bring new and exciting challenges to outdoor
enthusiasts. 8 Peaks Nagcarlan consists
of the summits of Mt. Banahaw, Mt. Cristobal, Mt. Nagcarlan, Mt. Atimla, Mt.
Mabilog, Mt. Malauban, Mt. Lansay and Mt. Bayaquitos.
The highest and being the most sought after by many adventure sport enthusiasts to climb is Mt. Banahaw. Brgy.
Bukal in Nagcarlan provides an ideal jumpoff point with a clear visual of the whole of the
mountains’ northern facade. Next
highest is Mt. Cristobal with it’s trailhead located at Brgy Taytay where upon
arriving at it’s ridge will showcase the magnificent view of the Laguna de Bay,
the 7 lakes of Laguna and the rest of the Nagcarlan peaks including Mt.
Cristobal’s little brother, the Tayak Hill. Brgy Sulsuguin, while it is being
known for Yambo Lake is yet an
interesting gateway to Mt. Mabilog and
Mt. Malauban. Both have superb views of the Yambo Lake and the 360
degrees view of its environment that will definitely give anyone a natural pleasure of peace and tranquility upon
reaching them. Mt. Lansay in Brgy
Banilad and Mt. Bayaquitos with it’s jumpoff at Brgy Bunga can be both easily
reached in a relax-paced short hike if
planned. What makes the hike interesting
is the descent from it’s summit, immediately followed by river trekking and
falls hopping which includes the famous
Bunga falls and several others before proceeding to the summit of Mt.
Bayaquitos. And finally, Mt. Nagcarlan
located in Brgy. Wakat. Mt. Nagcarlan is
the mountain that has numerous popular names as Mt. Kalisungan, Mt. Lamot and
Mt. Calauan.
Gerry
Monteza, a mountaineer, an environmentalist, a scout and a local of Nagcarlan
frequented 8 Peaks Nagcarlan since his childhood until today. He believes that by providing the locals
enough knowledge and consciousness in the protection and conservation of the
environment, it will give back numerous benefits making local residents first-hand
recipients in return. Adventure tourism can be a good springboard in promoting
Nagcarlan and its formidable mountains.
Project 8
Peaks Nagcarlan
The local
government of the municipality should be the ideal frontliner in providing the
necessary information and logistic support for the activities. From
registration log-in, assigning guides and porters*, providing transportation
towards jumpoff, monitoring and communications until descent log-out, wash-up
and finally return transfer.
