Batong Palaka in DRT, Bulacan | Where To Bike Next?

October 14, 2020July 25, 2021 Rex Lim Lim batong palaka, Bayabas, bulacan, climbing, dona remedios trinidad, drt, hiking, palakang bato, Puning, rock formation, Sitio Silid, TOURIST SPOTS

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Towering over a hundred meters tall, is the Batong Palaka of Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan. This limestone karst resembles that of Mts. Pamitinan, Binicayan and Hapunang Banoi in Rizal, but on a smaller scale.

Hiking Batong Palaka will only take you around 20-30 minutes depending on your fitness level. Trail is pretty established although guiding system and registration is still not initiated by the LGU.

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Kuchiyose No Jutsu!

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Halfway through the forested ascent, you will be greeted by a steep boulder with tree roots as support. Some parts has alternating sections of sharp rocks then segments with thorny branches and muddy footholds. Wearing gloves is advised.

At the top of Batong Palaka, one will be rewarded with a stunning 360 degree view. First thing I’ve noticed is the rice fields of Sitio Silid which looks good from a bird’s eye view.

Then to the northeast is the distant Mt. Arayat, looming faintly over the vast farmlands of Pampanga. To the west are the vast swath of the Sierra Madre Mountains, which thankfully, are still green if you’ll ask me.

Standing on top of the rock formation is a real treat. Moreover, it is as if you summoned the stone versions of Gamabunta and Gamakichi, the toads of Mount Myōboku. KUCHIYOSE NO JUTSU!

How To Get There

Batong Palaka is a rock formation towering over a hundred meters high
This is located in Sitio Silid, Brgy. Bayabas, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan where Puning Cave is also located (This is 5.5kms away from the Welcome Arch of DRT)

Just look for Bayabas Barangay Hall, DRT in Google Maps, then from there just ask for directions going to Sitio Silid

One can also access Brgy. Bayabas through the arterial road from Brgy. Matictic in Norzagaray, Bulacan (9.8kms away)

There is 10php registration fee at Bayabas Barangay Hall
Sitio Silid is around one (1) kilometer away from the Barangay Hall
Guides are not required but we suggest to hire the locals to accompany you to the rock formation
The trail is pretty straightforward. Halfway to the top, you will be climbing over boulders and sharp limestone karsts

Hiking time is around 15-20 minutes depending on your fitness level
Please do not attempt any daredevil poses on top. Accidents might lead to death and closure of the place
Data reception is not available in Sitio Silid for Globe and Sun
Always practice the LNT Principles

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This adventure is a part of my solo bike ride last October 13, 2020 under the new normal. This covers my 122.8 kilometer trip to the towns of Bulacan and Pampanga.