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MOUNT BANOI
LOCATION: Batangas Province
ELEVATION: 600+ meters above sea level
LEVEL: Minor Climb, Level II, Moderate
JUMP OFF POINTS: Lobo, Batangas
INFORMATION:
Mt. Banoi is located at the town of Lobo in Batangas Province.
The place is not a national park and the mountains are used
as farmlands and grazing lands. Houses are also situated along
the trails and various parts of the mountain. The main marker
and distinct description of Mt. Banoi are its telecommunications
antennas nestled atop one of the peaks. In fact, the campsite
itself can be established at one of the facilities of Smart
Communications, which is a fenced area with container vans
used as quarters and equipment rooms.
The views on the other hand are spectacular, overlooking
the Bay of Batangas and the surrounding provinces and nearby
islands. The hike is also pleasant, and though exposed, winds
usually make the hike pleasant. Along the route, there is
a river and a small waterfall where you can take a refreshing
bath. There are technicians who man the facilities 24 hours
a day. According to one I have spoken, they are on a 3-month
shift, staying entirely at the peak. You will also pass by
small villages on your way to the summit.
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