Mt Amuyao Traverse in Philippines
Mt Amuyao Traverse in Philippines
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Mt. Amuyao traverse
Mount Amuyao stands at two thousand and two hundred meters above the sea level and it is the ninth highest mountain in Philippines. Mount Amuyao is situated in Cordillera region. This is one of the most challenging mountains and this is why many tourists come here to trek and enjoy the challenge offered. However, if you are a beginner in trekking, this mountain may not be the best choice for you, because it may prove to be difficult without great trekking skills.
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The mountain provides fantastic vistas of forests, nearby mountains and some of the most famous rice terraces are found here, so you will encounter them on the way. The journey moving to the top of the mountain is not easy as you may think, thus great preparation and determination is required if you have to enjoy this great adventure.
As you trek up the mountain, you will realize that this mountain provides great hiking trails. If you have been trekking in mountains that do not have such rough trails, the you need to try this one to prove that you are really an experienced mountain trekker. The entire trek will take three to four days which offers a great challenge. However, the natural and cultural wonders that you will encounter will make you attracted to the scenes and thus you may not even realize some of the challenges. Some of the major highlights that you see here include Kalinga Mountain north, Summit views of Mount Pulag, Kalinga Mountains and wide range of flora species on the traverse trail. Other major spots include Banaue view point, Pappiyah waterfalls, Batad and Barling and immersion to Ifugao culture.
Barling is one of the trails that you will go through which is very steep. However, the trails offer some level of comfort and are wide enough, so you may not find them so much challenging. In addition, you will not come across flora and fauna or thorny plants, so you only to be prepare for the cold weather. When it is muddy, the trail can get slippery, thus providing some level of hazard, so you have to be very careful. It is preferable to trek Mount Amuyao from November to early March when the weather is a bit dry. There is also summit trail that is beautiful especially during the summer when there are pink flowers blooming. In addition, during this time, the ever greens and pines rise high, thus making the trekking even much better. The trails are clean and there are no shrubs and trees that will obstruct you on the way. Some of the other trails that you will traverse include Pat-ray and cambulo. Other activities that you can enjoy during the trekking experience include canopy walking, flora and fauna watching, nigh walking, camping and others that you will enjoy according to your preference.
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