MT. CANDALAGA
Maragusan, Compostela Valley
Major jumpoff: Marangig Falls, Brgy. New Albay, Maragusan
LLA: 7°21’0″N; 126°4’38″E; 2402 MASL (#29)
Days required / Hours to summit: 3 days / 12-14 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 8/9, Trail class 1-5
Features: Mossy forest, river crossing, waterfalls

ITINERARY

Day 0
1200 Depature from Tagum City
1500 Arrival in Maragusan
1530 Registration at Tourism Office
1600 Market time for trail food / supplies
1800 Lights out

Day 1
0530 Wake up call
0600 Head to Marangig Falls jumpoff / Meet guides
0700 Start trek
1200 Lunch on trail
1330 Resume trek
1700 ETA Camp 1 / set up camp
1800 Dinner / socials

Day 2
0500 Wake up call / Prepare breakfast
0600 Breakfast / Break camp
0800 Start trek to Camp 2
1200 ETA Camp 2 / set up camp / lunch
1330 Begin assault to summit
1430 ETA summit (2402 MASL)
1600 Head back to Camp 2
1700 Back at Camp 2; prepare dinner
1800 Dinner / socials

Day 3
0500 Wake up call / Prepare breakfast
0600 Breakfast / Break camp
0700 Start descent
1200 Lunch on trail
1300 Resume trek
1600 Arrival at Tagbibinta Falls. Unwind / Bathe at falls
1730 Back at jumpoff; head back to Maragusan proper

Day 4
Return to Tagum City then Davao City for Manila

Safe budget: 5000