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Tarak Ridge (Mt. Mariveles)

1,130 m above sea level · Bataan · 14.506°N, 120.491°E · effort 6/9

Topographic map of Tarak Ridge (Mt. Mariveles) with its mapped routes in orange and the summit marked
Mapped routes in orange; the triangle marks the summit. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · relief: Mapzen (AWS Open Data) · map: Bundok ng Pinas.

The jagged rim of the Mariveles caldera whose grassy ridge campsite stares straight down at Manila Bay and Corregidor. Papaya River break, steep assault, and famously fierce winds on the ridge.

  • Ridge camping
  • Manila Bay views
  • Papaya River

Access and permits

Before you go

A 2019 PNA rescue report quotes the Alasasin barangay chairman asking climbers to register at the barangay hall. Not verified: current guide mandate and tariff.

Arrange with: Local tourism office and protected-area office for the intended approach

Research checked 2026-09-08. Source date: 2019. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.

PNA — Tarak registration advice in rescue report

Trails

TrailJump-offEffortTechnicalDistanceTime
Alas-asin TrailBrgy. Alas-asin, Mariveles, Bataan6/9C19.5 km out-and-backOvernight (~5-7 h moving)

Effort (1-9) is computed from distance, ascent and terrain; technical (A-E) follows the trail class, from a clear path (A) to real climbing (E). Elevations, grades and trail data are indicative - always verify with the LGU / DENR before a climb. Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.

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