By elevation, Mt. Marami measures 405+ MASL, and it is a mountain in Cavite that can give you relaxation because everything is surrounded by green, while the slopes from afar are picture-perfect. With that in mind, this mountain is getting its own record as one of the hiking destinations in Southern Luzon. Not only that, it is also one of the most visited mountains in the province because of its simple and gradual trails. You can't stop yourself from a death-defying pose on the rock formation called "silyang bato." Fruit-bearing trees, coconuts, bananas, and other crops can give you a Farmville feeling while the birds are singing their lullabies. Below are its specifications:
- Difficulty: 3/9, Trail class 1-3, Minor climb
- Location: Maragondon, Cavite
- Jump-off point: Brgy. Ramirez, Magallanes, Cavite
- Height and Elevation: 405+ MASL
- LLA: 14°11′55″N 120°41′10″E / 14.19861°N 120.68611°E
- Days required / Hours to Summit: 1-2 days / 4-6 hours
Overnight Camping at Mt. Marami:
Mount Marami has a gradual trail but has several fork trails, so hiking guides are recommended. During the dry season, the terrain is fine, but totally different during the rainy season. The soil turns into a deep, sticky, and muddy terrain. Grass, flowers, and fruit-bearing trees are visible in most parts of the trail to the campsite.
Things to Remember: The campsite is located a few meters away from the summit. The area is open, wide, and surrounded by tall grasses. Since it's open, you can easily feel the cold breeze during sunset, and it still gets colder in the evening. There are shrubs and grass, so having an insect repellent is highly recommended.
A Photo of Silyang Bato.
Special Feature | Mt. Marami is prominent for its feature called the Silyang Bato. It is part of the huge rock formation where the visitors and hikers can do a gravity-defying pose, with awesome background. There is also a 360-degree view of Cavite Province.
How to Get to Mt. Marami: We rode in a bus bound for Naic, Cavite, and alighted beside the Petron Gas station. Walked a few meters to Magallanes Jeep Station. At the jeepney station, we rode a jeep to Brgy. Ramirez. Then, rode a tricycle to Brgy. Hall.
