A Bike and Hike Adventure to Talon ni Eva, DRT, Bulacan
Talon ni Eva is tucked amid the gorgeous greenery and beautiful hills, you will be in awe by witnessing the scenic beauty of Doña Remedios Trinidad.
Ilog Malpisa
Talon ni Eva is situated amid the lush greenery of forests of Sitio Tubigan in Brgy. Kalawakan.
We staged our bike ride from Sitio Madlum in San Miguel, Bulacan. Our route took a detour and entered Sitio Brown which took two hours before finally arriving in Sitio Tubigan.
From the information desk, one will continue on foot to reach Talon ni Eva. As per our guide, the trail is roughly 4 kilometers long. Starting from the jump-off point, it will take you around 30-45 minutes of crossing Malpisa River before arriving at the foot of Gulod.
After the series of river crossings, we ascended a hill called Gulod, rising at around 343 meters above sea level. From here, the last stretch of trekking will commence.
We crossed a stream before entering a bamboo forest. After a short detour inside the forest, one will ensue into a river with large boulders. After a total of 1.5 hours, Talon ni Eva across the bend welcomed us!
Magandang Dilag Ba Talaga Si Eva?
Situated close to the foot of Mt. Sumacbao, this waterfall comes rushing down from a height of about 30 meters with a cascading effect.
One thing that’s unique to the waterfalls of DRT is the way they are all named. Talon ni Eva for an instance, was named after a Dumagat ancestor named Eva. Some accounts say that Eva’s a guy, it is short for Evaristo.
The cool water and captivating charm of this place will make you want to stay longer. It is a great place for a proper solitary recluse, or you can also head here along with your friends and family for a fun time.
Bulacan’s Last Frontier
Almost 75% of the municipality is made up of mountains and river systems that is home to promising destinations. Moreover, it has a total land area of 93,296 hectares, DRT occupies a third of the province of Bulacan.
It has been unexplored for the longest time, but as of today, there are 40 potential tourist destinations all over DRT. After the quarantine this year, several locations recently opened up, and it definitely caught the eye of adventure seekers.
Big thanks to Mr. Michael Liansing Cruz, the town’s Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO) and tourism officer. He is the one who reintroduced and stimulated the tourism and economy of DRT back to where it left off.
“Sa aking obserbasyon, ang pangunahing dahilan na nagtutulak sa mga lokal na mamamayan na sirain ang kalikasan ay ang kawalan ng oportunidad. Dahil dito, naisip ko na gamitin ang kalikasan upang pagkakitaan sa pamamagitan ng turismo.” – Michael Cruz
During our visit to the Eva Falls, our guide, Abel Santiago told us how they were so grateful to the LGU for giving them this opportunity to earn through tourism. In addition, the Dumagats has turned to ecotourism instead of charcoal making and cutting bamboo and timber.
Hire a local guide, help protect the environment!
Practice LNT Principles!
How To Get There
- Talon ni Eva is located in Sitio Tubigan, Brgy. Kalawakan, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
- Registration and environmental fee of 40php per person will be collected
- Guide fee is 500php for 5 persons (1 Guide: 5 Tourists), additional 100php per person
- Guide: Look for Kuya Abel Santiago, our friendly Dumagat guide who once worked as Bantay Gubat of DENR in Bulacan
- It will take you 45mins to 2 hrs depending on your fitness level and pacing to reach the falls
- Going to the falls with your kids or small children is not advisable
- Huts and cottages are not available at the falls
- Stores are located at the jump-off area for your snacks and packed lunch
- Check the weather before going to DRT, once the river starts to swell, the local government closes the destinations without prior notice
- Talon ni Eva is 26 kilometers from San Miguel town proper with a total of 152 meters of elevation gain until one reaches the registration area. Follow the Camias- Sibul – Calumpang – Sitio Tubigan Road for a more smoother ride with minimal steep portions
- I staged my bike ride from Madlum River after hiking Mt. Manalmon. It took me more than an hour to reach the registration area via Sibul – Sitio Brown – Calumpang – Sitio Tubigan Road with a total of 320 meters of elevation gain. Transit Pinas suggests to take the Sibul – Calumpang – Sitio Tubigan Road for a more easier but longer route.
- From Quezon City to Talon ni Eva:
- Easiest route is 92 kilometers that passes through Mcarthur Highway – Old Cagayan Valley Rd/DRT Highway – Camias-Sibul Road going to Kalawakan, DRT
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- Shortest route is 86 kilometers that passes through Commonwealth Ave – San Jose Del Monte – Norzagaray – Dona Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan. Albeit being shorter, you will be passing through mountain roads with a total of 842 meters elevation gain
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Biking Under The New Normal
This adventure is a part of my bike ride last December 05-06, 2020 under the new normal. This covers my 213 kilometer trip to the towns of Bulacan and Pampanga.
A Bike and Hike Adventure to Talon ni Eva, DRT, Bulacan
Updated December 08, 2020
