Tanay, Rizal and General Nakar, Quezon
Major jumpoff: Brgy. Daraitan (village centre), Tanay Minor jumpoff: Sitio Cablao Brgy. Pagsangahan, General Nakar LLA: 14°36′48.5′′N 121°26′19.5′′ E, 739 MASL (+600) Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 2.5-4 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 4/9, Trail class 1-3 Features: Tropical forest, limestone formations, river trek
Mt. Daraitan is a gem at the heart of the great Sierra Madre mountain range which sits near the border of Tanay, Rizal, and General Nakar, Quezon. It offers a relaxing view like Daraitan river, sea of clouds, and picturesque Sierra Madre Mountain range. It is situated in Tanay, Rizal's Barangay Daraitan. Mt. Daraitan rises to a height of 739 meters (2,424 feet) above sea level. The area boasts the best that nature has to offer, from clear rivers and lovely caves—an approximately 100-year-old structure made of pillar and pebble rocks—to a great view of the Sierra Madre mountain range and the lovely Tinipak River. The hike up is a (mostly) straightforward 600-meter ascent that might feel steep to those not used to hiking. There are, however, plenty of holds and the trail is well-maintained.
