Ambuclao Dam to Mt. Timbak 45km trek
Bokod,
Kabayan and Atok - Benguet
September 25-27, 2015
Robert Frost
once wrote on his renowned poem take the
road less travelled. Well, it was the
trail less taken for the outdoorsman-explorer Adonis Lloren of
lagataw.com. In a span of 90 days he
ultimately explored and conquered all the towns in Benguet through the local
trails. I can only imagine how exciting and fun that would have been?! Spending his days trekking & wandering on many picturesque trails,
learning new cultures, rediscovering new routes and working & living with
the locals.
Slightly unselfish he shared one of the many trails he took by
organizing a 3-day trek through the scenic and challenging trails of Bokod,
Kabayan and Atok. The Ultimate Timbak was reborn. I took the chance of joining
his extraordinaire and thrilling event. The instructions were very simple -
pack light, be minimalist and fast hike.
We were eight trekkers in the group mostly ultra-marathon trail
runners including Sir Adonis about to engaged in another unusual journey. The
starting point took place at Jang-jang eatery along Ambuclao-Kayapa road in
Bokod, Benguet and end point was at Km 55 along Halsema Highway. It was a total
of 45 kilometers trekked. Mind blowing huh?!? What happened in between is what
you are about to find out.
So let the pictures walk you through our exhilarating adventure.
Day 1. The jump off! One of the countless hanging bridges.
Men at work! Sir Val creating foot paths.
Wild honeybees as trail obstruction.
No bridge really?
Fast pace hike = more time to wonder and distance to cover.
One of the countless waterfalls along the trail.
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| The Horse shoe |
Day 2
We spent our night here. No tent. I only have a sleeping bag.
Telephone rice terraces.
The distant Mount Timbak was finally seen from the trail.
We took our lunch, bath and rest in Barangay Batan - Kabayan, Benguet.
The waterfalls!
Of course we had fun and more time to chill.
Day 3
Morning view!
At Mt. Timbak Calvary
Pimped our ride! The Lagataw express.
