TAYAK HILL Rizal, Laguna Major jump-off: Brgy. Tala, Rizal; LLA: 14.0688 N 121.420 E (approx); 560 MASL Days required / Hours to summit: Half day / 1.5 hours Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 2/9, Trail class 1 BACKGROUND IInterrupting the blue Mt. Cristobal with its green-brown slopes when viewed from afar is Tayak Hill, bordering the town of Rizal and San Pablo City. This color is caused by the tayak grass that envelope the hill, hence the name. Although part of Cristobal, it has its own peak, also called ‘Tilos’ or ‘Parang’ by the locals, making it a distinct destination. Here, the winds are refreshingly cool (and sometimes strong); and you can see the entire city of San Pablo in front of you, complete with its seven lakes. Prominent mountains mark the scene: Mt. Malipunyo (W); Mt. Makiling (NNW), Mt. Kalisungan and Imoc Hill (NE), the mountains of Nagcarlan, and a faint yet distinct Mt. Sembrano (ENE). Even Laguna de Bay is in the background, although partially obscured. In...
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