Mt.Amuyao via Barlig-Barlig(2D1N)
March 17-18,2018

Mountain Province
Jump-off points: Sitio Macalana, Barlig, Mt. Province; Batad, Ifugao
LLA: 17°10N, 120°57E, 2702 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 2 days / 5-7 hours
Specs: Major Climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 3

AMUYAO
Rising at the northeastern edge of the Cordilleras is the highest point of Mountain Province, Mt. Amuyao. Unlike the famed mountains of the range such as Mt. Pulag and Mt. Napulauan which can only be viewed on high elevations, Mt. Amuyao stands prominently and can be spotted along the highway to Banaue. Because of its prime location, it was chosen to be the site of two transmitters, that of the PT&T and ABS-CBN. And because its summit area hosts these sites, the access to the mountain has been made easy, with stairways literally running all the way to the top. This literal flight of stairs takes 4-7 hours to climb*. Exhauasting and steep, yes, but the trail is assuringly well-established and continuous. Night trekking is a possibility.

Barlig itself is set in high ground, 1300-1400 MASL. From here you would see a mountainous prominence: this is not Mt. Amuyao but Mts. Polis and Alemmona. At the start of trek, you would climb up the Awa Rice Fields in Barlig, and then commence the stairways to two low, successive mountains: Mt. Alemmona (1800 MASL) and Mt. Polis (2000 MASL), around two hours total. Here the refreshing views comprise of pine trees; in Mt. Polis a mossy forest ensues, leading to further areas locally known as Lifod / Lipod and Tokchor, respectively (these names are written on a map at the Tourism Office). The difficult assault ot Monkelat trail will, after around 3-4 hours of trekking, take you to the Barlig Viewpoint (2400+ MASL, total of 4-5 hours from jump-off). Here you can take great shots, including that of the summit of Mt. Amuyao. Not so far from here is a spring water source, and also a campsite known simply as Camp 1. The trails would eventually lead to a mossy forest again, this time grander, and culminate in a steep but manageable portion near the summit called the Amuyao Knife-Edge. From there, the summit area with its radio towers and relay stations are very near. From the viewpoint to the summit, allot an hour of trekking.

At the summit, a display of wild flora will greet you: there are pink flowers, highland grass, wild orchids, and other rarities. The scenery is breathtaking, encompassing the high mountains of the Cordilleras to the west, and the Sierra Madre to the east. Visible are the provinces of Benguet (W), Abra (WNW), Kalinga (N), Cagayan (NE), Isabela (E), and Ifugao (S). Both sunsets and sunrises have a magnificent character; more so the sea of clouds.

EVENT FEE:2800pesos ALL IN

INCLUSION:
Van Transpo RT
Guide Fee
Register
food dinner,bfast,lunch
*Bagtag

Day 0-March 16,2018(Friday)
1800- Assembly mcdo panay ave
1900- ETD for Banaue, Ifugao

Day 1-March 17,2018(Saturday)
0400- ETA Banaue/ Breakfast
0500- ETD for Barlig, Mountain Province, via rented jeep
0900- ETA Macalama, Barlig.Early Lunch before trek.
1000- Start Trek (may be deferred if sun’s heat too intense)
1400- ETA Barlig Viewpoint (~2400 MASL)
1500- ETA Summit. Either camp outside or stay at bunkhouses.
1600-Prepare Dinner
1700- Dinner / socials
1900-Lights off

Day 2-March 18,2018(Sunday)
0500- Wake-up Call / Breakfast
0800- Start descent
1000- Back at Barlig Viewpoint
1300- ETA jump-off point; lunch
1430- Back in Banaue
1630-ETD Manila
0100am-ETA Manila(March 5,2018)Monday