Mt. Sipit Ulang

DESCRIPTION: (sipit ulang)

Rodriquez, Rizal is home to Mt. Sipit-Ulang. Great rock formations and limestone pathways have made it a popular destination in recent years. It has a grade of 3/9 difficulty and is only a short walk up to 252 MASL.

For whatever reason, the name “Sipit Ulang” refers to a petrified huge crab’s claw that looks to be reaching toward the sky (or crabs claw). This rock’s vantage point provided a postcard-worthy view of Mt. Pamitinan, Mt. Binacayan, and Mt. Ayaas, all of which can be seen in the distance from the summit of the rock.
After crossing a small brook, the hike begins in a meadow and gradually ascends. The majority of the trail was surrounded by trees and plants, as well as rocks and narrow rock formations that were both menacing and eerie.

Passing through tight corridors between rocks and crawling up sharp rock formations were a challenge, but the experience of slipping and sliding through these passageways was both amazing and exciting. The variety of rock formations on the trails added to the beauty of the hike.