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Mount Matutum

hike | 2023-04-18
2286 m altitude, 1950 m prominence, 68.69 km isolation

The second Ultra peak on our grand plan was Mount Matutum. The park is closed and it was hard to get permission, so maybe that is why the trail was overgrown and there were many obstacles along the way, but it was still passable. My GPS track started at 2.57am, quite an early start. First we walked on farmland, then a bit downhill. Quite a few fallen trees to pass. Then into the forest on a typical jungle trail.

The trail is visible, but it is hard to call it flat
Some sections quite good
Some sections of the trail are truly 3D
Close to the summit
Not much to see from the top

We climbed 1750m in about four hours and reached the summit. The last part to the summit was quite obscured by trees and roots, which made it a pleasant climb. Interestingly, there was a railing around the summit, but I think the bushes behind the railing were so thick that I couldn’t imagine anyone falling in. It might have been different in the past, who knows. We found a boundary marker, a plaque with the name and altitude of the peak and a concrete tree stump. After a ten-minute break, we went back down the same path, but at 1370m we took different trail that went over another ridge. I subjectively felt that this path was easier.

Summit has boundary marker and some concrete tree stump
Me, Petter and Rob (from left to right) on the summit
Near the top we have to crawl on all fours.
In the jungle, welcome to the jungle..
Climbing dead trees and roots
Bamboo forest and grass on the way down
Berries.. red.. watch out
Bamboo (left)
Giant leaf plant (right)
Few views near the trailhead
Avocado tree

At the foot of the mountain we passed a large and noisy rooster farm. Each rooster was tethered to its own ‘hut’, a fairly well organised farm.

Interesting noisy rooster farm at the foot of the mountain
Road on the way back to Davao

After successfully climbing our second planned peak, we headed back to Davao. We will make a short stop at the Crocodile Hill and then fly to Naga the next day, where we will try to climb Mount Isarog.


Mount Matutum 2286 m altitude
1950 m prominence
68.69 km isolation
Ranges Philippines - Mindanao
Countries/regions Philippines - Soccsksargen (XII)
Distance 6.20 km up 6.50 km down
Elevation 1723 m gain 1723 m loss
Time
4h20 up
0h10 other
3h30 down
8h00 total
Trailhead 562 m altitude 6.3495000, 125.0420550
Route

We started at 3am in the village of Glandang. The trail gradually led through farmland and then into the jungle. The trail was fairly obvious, although it was overgrown with dead trees and bushes. Some parts were steep and required some scrambling. The last part to the top was full of obstacles, trees, roots and a bit wet. On the way down we followed the same path up to 1370m, but then we turned left and took another ridge. I found this path much easier.

Difficulties

Difficult to get permission

Links GPX trail
  • « Puting Bato
  • Crocodile Hill »

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TRIPS

2023
Philippines 2023
West Africa III 2023
West Africa II 2023
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West Africa 2023
Central America 2023
2022
Andes 2022
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Malay Archipelago III 2022
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1 018 km walked, 77 129 m climbed

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