Trekking

Have a look at this. Yes you will need your walking boots. http://outoftownblog.com/itching-sole-10-great-trekking-sites-in-the-philippines/

Hi,

He he had to happen. I say you do not need hiking boots (sorry JB) However I always take mine. Good sturdy proper 3 season boots - and wow I climbed lots there. On lots of hikes/climbs with the locals they use anything from rubber sandals to decent trainer type footwear. I take boots from personal choice.

Brax

Thanks, jewellerboy and brax, for your responses and the referral to the trekking blog. Can't wait to to try out some of these hikes. I suppose the shoe issue is like anywhere else in Asia: the locals wear flip flops and the foreigners anything from trekking sandals to proper hiking gear.

Hi,
Much as I love the islands I do not feel that they are great for Trekking. More for day hike climbs in my opinion. I done Pinatubo, Ta'al. Mayon, Apo, Hibok Hibok just to mention a few volcanoes, soon Kanloan wow. Also went to Malaybalay area for a fair amount of hikes. If you do Pinatubo make sure that you stipulate Hike in when you get your ticket. If not You end up beeing driven to a point that is less than 20 mins off the crater on foot.

Brax

Thanks for the further details, Brax. Looks like you spend a lot of time in the Philippines (or are you a local?). Day hikes is ok, I don't intend to travel with full trekking gear anyway.

I live in Sagada, which is a good place for hiking, in that it's up in the mountains with generally cool weather, great scenery, and interesting local cultures. Many good one day to multiday hikes are around in the central Cordillera; enough to keep you busy for a long time. You do not need hiking boots unless you plan on doing extended treks with heavy loads. Trainers or trail running shoes will do fine.

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