Im used to hiking longer distances so i was surprised this was pretty short. Checked pinas peaks and it only has 167masl to get to this peak. It only took me around 20-30mins to climb the lighthouse from the beach considering there were lots of other guests with us so the trail had traffic. I descended alone when people werent going down and only took 10-15mins.
You cant actually climb the lighthouse, its closed off. But u can take pictures around
When u get to the top. There are lots of sellers of ice candies, (15-20php at the pier, 30php at the lighthouse/peak) buko juice/cold drinks (they even accept gcash payment so you wont have to worry if you’re a tourist not used to hikes. Plenty of refreshments and you can take your time to sit down bec there are lines to take pictures at places if you go on weekends.
From here is a bit of traverse trek to get to the magiting view deck. Maybe just 10mins to get there from...
Read moreDingalan has three major view deck depending on your tour package 1. Lighthouse 2. Grotto and 3. The Mountain View deck
The lighthouse was built around 2012 and not allowed for public to go up.
You can enjoy staying here but make sure to “leave no trace” like trash bottles and garbages, respect OUR mother nature.
You can hike this trail approximately 30mins. It has a connecting trail to Mountain View deck as well, 5-10mins. away.
Best time to go here is during weekdays so there will be...
Read moreThe lighthouse is still there as of this point, but the light is apparently not usable as of this point when the tourist who once visited here broke the lighthouse accidentally. Gave this a 4-star because even though the view is magnificent, the lighthouse itself seems to be neglected, and the metals in the establishment are covered with rust. Tsk. The government of Dingalan is not going to allow access anytime soon because of 'apparent'...
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