This 811-meter-above-sea-level mountain with 4/9 difficulty is very accessible from Metro Manila. It is, indeed, a great destination for those seeking for a quick adventure fix. Mt Batulao features well-established trails, majestic rolling hills, remarkable views, and picture-perfect landscapes. Mt. Batulao is perfect for newbies. The first part of the trek is super easy. The trek after

camp 7 to and from the summit down to camp 8 however is something newbies would find a bit of a challenge but it’s the kind we all can learn from and will prepare us to more challenging climbs.