Manabo peak
Brgy. sulok Lipa Batangas>
Chris

Manabo Peak - Is one of the three major peaks of Rugged MT.MALEPUNYO more popularly known to locals as paligawan or mating place for catles. so dont wonder if you see catle roaming in the campsite manabo peak is the smallest among the three peaks in terms of height. the trailhead head is in barangay sulok across a small stream. the trail going up is easy to moderate passing through coconut farms its the same trail use by local farmers raising catle up to the peak the trail is wide with coconut trees along the way up to the forest line.
be aware that lipa trees grows abundantly in this part of batangas thats why the city itself named Lipa City ..wear gaiters and long sleeve shirt to protect your legs and arms..picture shows part of large manabo campsite
when you pass the forested area you will emerge to a clearing leading to the peak. it has a cross at the top built by pilgrims campsite is big amply covered with trees and carpeted with carabao grass the peak is an ideal vantage point in viewing major mountains of southern tagalog if you want a more relaxing climb this is the place to be.

GETTING THERE
From Alabang take bus plying by Lipa or lemery Batangas. alight at Big-bens mall then take tricycle to talisay jeep station. take jeep bound to bario sulok.(or you can ask the tricycle driver to bring you directly to brgy. sulok.) the driver will bring you to brgy. captains house for registration.green fee is not required. the driver will then bring you to the jump-off near the post of Electric powerline. trailhead is across the small stream.