Mount Makiling

Mount Makiling (also spelled Maquiling) is an inactive stratovolcano located in the provinces of Laguna and Batangas on the island of Luzon in the Philippines.

The mountain rises to an elevation of 1,090 meters (3,580 ft) above mean sea level and is the highest feature of the Laguna Volcanic Field.

[2] Mount Makiling is a state-owned forest reserve administered by the University of the Philippines Los Baños.

Maria Makiling is a common subject among Filipino artists, ranging from painters and sculptors to graphic novelists.

[1] The following are the proclamations, Republic Acts, and Executive Orders relevant to the Makiling Forest Reserve (MFR):[6] Mt.

Both trails are generally established and safe, although throughout the years there have been occasional reports of fatal accidents and injuries, especially on the Santo Tomas side.

Satellite view of Mount Makiling
Mount Makiling as seen from Real, Calamba
Mount Makiling's south face as seen from Santo Tomas, Batangas
Mount Makiling (left-center) as viewed from Tagaytay
Mount Makiling's north face as seen heading south towards South Luzon Expressway 's Calamba Exit
Mount Makiling's north face as also seen heading south towards South Luzon Expressway's Calamba exit in 2007, prior to the completion of its rehabilitation work
Old cobblestone path within Mount Makiling forest