Nasugbu, Batangas
Jump-off point: Evercrest Golf Course, Nasugbu LLA: 14.0408 N 120.8011 E 811 MASL Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 2-4 hours
Features: Open trails, rolling slopes, scenic views of Batangas Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 4/9, Trail class 3 with 60-70 degrees assualt
Mt. Batulao's cool environment provides an enjoyable getaway from the city. On a clear day, it provides magnificent views of the terrain in Batangas and other adjacent provinces. The height of Mt. Batulao is 811 meters (2,660 feet) above sea level. It features established paths that are suitable for beginners and has a 4/9 difficulty rating. Its gorgeous rolling slopes and somewhat steep topography make it one of the coolest mountains to climb in Southern Luzon.
The name of Mount Batulao has a fascinating beginning. The word "yellow stone" is Batong Dilaw in Tagalog. According to legend, the mountain received its name because, on clear days, the early morning sun's rays would paint the slope yellow. Mt. Batulao's beauty throughout the year is more than enough to make it one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Southern Luzon region, even though this only occurs during the last week of December.
You will experience the same chill as Tagaytay visitors the moment you arrive at the Evercrest Golf Course, the jumpoff. And this temperature will follow you around, even in the typically dry and chilly months of January and February. On the other hand, due to the exposed aspect of its routes and its propensity for muddiness during the wet season (June to October), there are some days when Mt. Batulao can feel like a desert—extremely hot and humid. However, Mt. Batulao frequently receives gusts that make any trek, regardless of how hot or how cool, delightful.