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Tiring trek in Batad, Banaue

Getting to Tappia Waterfall is one punishing trek with steep descents and ascents

In lieu of running, I trekked to Batad including Tappia Falls last Sunday as part of my North Luzon round trip. How was it? Quite TIRING!

I arrived in Banaue past 10 AM and wasn’t able to ride the passenger jeepney to Batad Saddle, the starting trek up in the mountains for Batad. Instead, I hired a tricycle (P300) and walked starting at Batad Junction, a 5.8 KM distance all the way to Batad town.

While it was a leisurely trek with spectacular views, it was the hike from Rita’s Inn at the ridge going to Tappia Falls that was quite demanding. Punishing, should be the right word to describe it. Just imagine, almost 85 degree descents (and ascents when going back) over cement steps and it was really one hell of a walk!

However, once I reached the falls, the water was just cool and soothing that all trace of tiredness was gone. I spent around 30 minutes there, sitting in the water and just cooling off. Preparing for the steep ascent to come.

This is my second time to visit this beautiful place. The first time was quite memorable. Check that unexpected experience in langyaw.com.

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Estan Cabigas is a multiawarded blogger, freelance photographer and a newbie runner based in Makati City, the Philippines. A true blue Cebuano, he makes stunning images and meaningful photo stories. He has writtten for CNN Go and his photograph published in the May 2010 issue of the National Geographic Magazine.

To know more about him and his photography, visit estancabigas.com.

Tags: hiking

20 May 2010 | hiking | .