TRAVEL: This Mountain in Mindoro Is Tough to Climb but the View from Top is EXTRAORDINARY!

With a height of 2,586 metres (8,484 ft), Mount Halcon or Monte Halcon in Mindoro is the 18th highest peak in the Philippines. Although not in the top ten of the highest peaks in the country, many mountaineers say that it is one of the toughest to climb. Its steep slopes has earned it that reputation. Apparently, it can even take up to four days to reach its summit.

Although it is one of the most challenging peaks to conquer, many mountaineers dream of reaching its peak. Aside from proving their capabilities as mountaineers, I heard the view from the top is really extraordinary.

To show you this, we gathered photos on Instagram from some of the most courageous of mountaineers who braved the challenging trek to reach Mount Halcon’s summit.

Diving board on the “sea of clouds”

“The Diving Board with the sea of clouds” Mount Halcon, Mindoro, Philippines #heroesintheair #jumpstagram #jump2day #neverstopexploring #levitasiku #bravenbold #globaltography

A photo posted by Yob Red (@redbarry68) on Feb 11, 2015 at 5:31pm PST

Or “surf board” on the “sea of clouds”

Surfboard and the waves of clouds of Mt. Halcon summit! #halcon #mountains #sanggala #mountaineers #travel #trekking #adventure #cloudporn #clouds #itsmorefuninthephilippines #baco #seepilipinas #ig_pilipinas #travelph #exploreph

A photo posted by Rai Sean (@rhyjoe) on Apr 23, 2015 at 2:21am PDT

Check out Rai Sean’s adventures.

Or an “ocean of clouds”!

Here comes the sun and i say its alright… #tbt #survivorbuff #buff #sunrise #mthalconsummit #penitensyaclimb

A photo posted by leika casten (@leikalee) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:55pm PDT

Rocking Halcon!

Dear Life, you are so good to me! Humbled by the beauty in the world ???? #mthalcon #coleentheexplorer

A photo posted by Coleen Francisco (@coleenkf) on Apr 9, 2015 at 5:12am PDT

More on Coleen Francisco’s adventures on Climbing Feet.

Halcon ascent

The toughest mountain in the Philippines!

A photo posted by Carlos Joseph P. Felix (@fatmountaineer) on Jan 15, 2016 at 12:02am PST

Find Carlos Felix on Facebook – OHMC (One Hike Mountaineering Club) and FB: Phil Felix

Silhouette

Never stop exploring!

A photo posted by Carlos Joseph P. Felix (@fatmountaineer) on Jan 15, 2016 at 12:05am PST

Find Carlos Felix on Facebook – OHMC (One Hike Mountaineering Club) and FB: Phil Felix

How high can you go?!

See you again soon Sialdang. Ihanda mo na ang mga limatik. #mtsialdang #mthalcon #divingboard #mustlovemountains #fortheloveofmountains #fortheloveofthegames #adventureph #mountainph #mountaineer #bundokph

A photo posted by Jeremy Villastiqui (@jeremypaulvillastiqui) on Sep 24, 2016 at 2:50pm PDT

Reaching Mount Halcon’s summit is worth the celebration

Flashback to that malalang Sea of Clouds experience from the summit of mighty Sialdang. #mustlovemountains #fortheloveofmountains #seaofclouds #adventurephilippines #mthalcon #sialdang #summitpic #tropangsabit

A photo posted by Jeremy Villastiqui (@jeremypaulvillastiqui) on Aug 18, 2016 at 6:51am PDT

In adherence to a municipal ordinance, Mount Halcon is open to mountaineers from February to May only. This is to conserve the forest.

In order to climb, there is a need to secure a hiking permit. To get a permit, the climber needs to submit a medical certificate declaring good health, a basic mountaineering course certificate, and a valid ID.

Going to Mount Halcon when in Mindoro:

There is a terminal beside Calapan Public Market where you can take a ride to the town of Baco. Travel time takes a little less than an hour. Go to the Baco Tourism Office at the municipal hall to get a permit. Lastly, you need to register at the local police station.

Have you hiked Mount Halcon? Share with us your stories!