***Please note that there are claims (still unverified) that the Monolith is still open since it is supposedly outside the jurisdiction of Cavite, and that one only needs to sign a waiver in case a hiker/climber wishes to scale the Monolith (as of March 23, 2016).
Pico de Loro is one of the most popular climbs in the entire Philippines. Aside from the challenging trails and magnificent views at the summit, it's
Monolith is really one of a kind attraction. As such, climbing the
Monolith has become a personal rite of passage to the daring.
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| The Monolith on the left....the Summit on the Right. |
On the other hand, this popularity has likewise become Pico de Loro's curse. As the number of climbers scaling it has dramatically increased in recent years, considerable changes along the trail leading to its Summit, much less, the trail leading to the
Monolith became more and more obvious.
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| The Monolith taken from the Summit |
In this regard, the DENR-PENRO in Cavite issued an order temporarily barring mountaineers / hikers / climbers from climbing the Pico de Loro's
Monolith starting March 15, 2016
. The DENR-PENRo Cavite cited the supposed erosion of land and loss of vegetation at the base of the
Monolith in issuing the directive.
Mountaineers / hikers / climbers, please be advised accordingly. Let us help the mountain heal itself.
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| ***credits to the owner of this photo that I got from the net |
Tramping Advisory 013
003.016.016
Pico de Loro / Mt. Palay-Palay (Temporary Closure of Monolith)
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