Siniloan, Laguna
Major Jump-off: Brgy. Macatad, Upland Siniloan Elevation: 300 MASL Days required / hours to summit: 1 day, 2-3 hours
Specs: Minor Climb, Difficulty 2/9, Trail Class 1 Features: Waterfalls, rain forest
Mt. Romelo is one of the most visited mountains in Laguna province, It offers several waterfalls and breathtaking views of the Southern Luzon region. Mt. Romelo rises 984 feet or 300 meters above sea level. Despite having a lower elevation than other mountains in Southern Luzon, this peak has become a popular weekend destination for hikers of all skill levels. In the past, Mt. Romelo was also referred to as Mt. Kapaynutan and Mt. Famy.
Mt. Romelo consists of seven waterfalls namely Buruwisan Falls, Lanzones Falls, Batya-Batya Falls, Sampaloc Falls, Sapang-Labo Falls, Binaytuan Falls, and Diwata Falls. The famed Buruwisan Falls, which rise to a height of roughly 55 meters, is the tallest and largest of the seven waterfalls. The hardwood mixture that used to grow on the banks of the Siniloan River, it was claimed, is how the falls got their name. In contrast, Lanzones Falls, which is encircled by woods, is only 21 meters above sea level. The well-known Buruwisan Falls, which rise to a height of roughly 55 meters, is the tallest and largest of the seven waterfalls. The hardwood mixture that used to grow on the banks of the Siniloan River, it was claimed, is how the falls got their name. In contrast, Lanzones Falls, which is encircled by woods, is only 21 meters above sea level.
