MMF Region X - 1st President's Meeting Images

MMF Region X - 1st President's Meeting & Climb / River Trek / Tree Planting / Outreach Program is an event to unite all mountaineering clubs within Region X and to discuss necessary matters for the improvement of Mindanao Mountaineering as well as how to nurture our mountains.

Date: August 9-11, 2013 (Fri-Sun)
Mt. Agad-Agad / Tinago Falls

Mt. Agad-Agad: (summit - 535m)
Latitude: N 8°12.602' (8°12'36.1")
Longitude: E 124°16.271' (124°16'16.2")
Altitude: 438.90m
Altitude Reference: Sea level
Heading: 78.55 (T)

Team Matador - a.k.a "Paolo Avelino"

Registration at Iligan City Plaza - Meet old friends

The Sweepers Pictorial

Actions pack!!!

Plant a tree...

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Iligan City as viewed from Mt. Agad Agad

The 1st President's Meeting began

The dawn at Mt. Agad Agad

Feeding - Outreach Program

Pictorial at Mimbalot Falls

Crossing the river

Way up to Tinago Falls

Images Courtesy of: IITM & PAPA Mountaineers

Dodiongan Falls - Another Hidden Beauty of Iligan City

My officemates and I decided to do a short hike to Dodiongan waterfall after a recurring power interruption took place. We agreed to do  it in just a half-day (5 hours). We gather ourselves outside the office at around 12:45 PM right after our lunch. After we’ve done a short preparation we do a short hike to Brgy. San Roque and took a habal-habal (motorcycles) for a ride going to Brgy. Digkilaan where Dodiongan Falls is located.

Location - Dodiongan Falls is located in Brgy. Digkila-an, Iligan City. It is a 20 meter (65 feet) high. It is situated 14 km away from Iligan City in Lanao del Norte province of the Philippines. There are misconceptions about the exact location, some sited that the falls is situated in Brgy. Bonbonon, in fact Brgy. Digkila-an is not part of Brgy. Bonbonon.

 

 

 

 

The Best Way to Get There:

One of the best way to get there is through habal-habal if you don't have a private transportation. Barinaut of Brgy. San Roque is the nearest entry point to Dodiongan Falls from the city proper. The minimum fare is Php 30- Php 40 per person for the habal-habal ride. From the city proper, there are various routes to crossing Barinaut, one of the most common is the Dalipuga line (jeepneys) and Santa Felomina / Acmac line (jeepneys).

Jump Off:

Upon reaching the boundary of Brgy. Bonbonon and Brgy. Digkila-an you can do the hike to the river stream, just follow the stream and the trails will lead you to the falls.

You might also interested to know about Iligan's Limunsudan Falls or Tinago Falls.

A Hike to Mount Agad Agad

Mount Agad Agad is a mountain located in the vicinity of Iligan City. It has an elevation estimated at 1,600 feet above sea level. The peak can be reach 2-3 hours for an average hiker. At the view deck, when the sky is clear, you can afford to see the neighboring giants Mount Malindang at the west and Mount Inayawan in the southwest. I doubt the Kitanglad Mountain Range is possible to be viewed from the area.

Mt. Agad-Agad

Iligan City at night as viewed from Mt. Agad Agad

A small waterfall and a lagoon is featured along the way up to the top. The mountain is frequently visited during the month of January to May. It is very accessible since it is located just a few kilometers from the city proper. Mt. Agad Agad is a prominent sight within the city of Iligan that also attests that it is the highest mountain in the vicinity.

Care takers of Mt. Agad Agad developed the area and provide more space for camp sites to accommodate the growing numbers of hikers that visits the mountain. They only collect Php 5.00 each person as an entrance fee.

Civet Cat captured by residents along the trail of Mt. Agad Agad

In the middle of the trail you can have a good grasp of the wonderful green lush vegetation that surrounds the mountain. Some said that rare animals’ species such as civet cat and large bat are occasionally found along the trail.

Flickr photo by kakurt

Upon reaching the view deck.

Iligan City as viewed from the trail up to Mt. Agad  Agad

Starting point

Night time is the best opportunity to watch the entire city of Iligan glittering by its street lights. Shooting stars are visible during the dawn when graced by the clear sky. Also one of the must-seen is the Iligan Bay to the north and Panguil Bay far to the west. It is best viewed in the morning as sunlight beams stare towards the crystal waves.

Mt. Agad Agad is the best and safest place for low budget day hikes and overnight campings. Solo hike is also possible since the trails are accessible and safe even to beginners. Overall, Mount Agad Agad is a good playground for adventurous individuals and a like.