This trip was actually set on October 31, 2011. However, the same was moved to avoid the travels to be made by most because of the long holiday. That was just a good reason to have it moved, so, no worries. Though, I missed doing the rock climb in the annual Lust for Lime held in my hometown which I was so excited to be part of.
Anyway, Osmeña Peak is situated between the towns of Dalaguete and Badian, right at their boundaries. Various sources stated that the highest point is pegged at 1013 meters above sea level. Not quite sure about it since my travel mates did not bring the GPS of their office (I know little-to-none about GPS gadget but they say that it can tell the elevation to where you are standing, yet to verify though).
The peak can be reached through Mantalongon, a barrio in Dalaguete, known for its vegetables and pine trees. (a.k.a. Vegetable Capital of Cebu)
It is Cebu’s counterpart of Baguio and if you beg to disagree with such statement, then how about me saying that the place has something to that effect?
The road leading to Mantalongon Public Market, the drop off point of most climbers/trekkers, poses no problem even to those as-long-as-it-can-still-run-cars.
In fact, the smooth-and-long winding pavement makes me want to try it on MTB, especially downhill. (to be continued, busy pa ang ghostwriter .. hehe)
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