Facts
- Elevation: 1,280 m (4,199 ft)
- Prominence: 1,121 m
- Ribu category:
Kurang Tinggi - Region:
Luzon - Coordinates: 14.7117, 120.4008
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Mount Natib is a dormant stratovolcano and caldera complex located on the northern part of the Bataan Peninsula in Luzon, Philippines. The mountain is topped by a large 6 by 7 kilometer acorn-shaped caldera, which is open to the northwest, and it features the convergence of two calderas including the smaller Pasukulan Caldera to the east. The area is covered by dense forest and offers a rugged terrain typical of volcanic landscapes. The mountain and its surroundings are part of a protected area first declared as Bataan National Park in 1945. The volcano’s last eruption is estimated to be between the upper Pleistocene to Holocene era, so it is considered potentially active with thermal springs present in the caldera complex.
There’s a trail from the north-east near Tala at the road end (560m) which leads up to the ridge (850m). There’s a junction here… right leads north to Mount Santa Rosa (930m) and left leads south, eventually to Mount Natib. A more direct route leads up from a road end to the south (also 560m elevation) above Binukawan.
Practicalities
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- Getting there: Mount Natib is accessible from the province of Bataan in Central Luzon. The typical approach involves traveling to towns on the Bataan Peninsula such as Morong or Balanga, which can be reached by bus or private vehicle from major hubs in Luzon like Manila. From these towns, local roads lead toward the foothills of Mount Natib. Access to the trailhead may require coordination with local barangay officials or guides, as the mountain is within a protected area and terrain may be rugged.
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- Permits: As Mount Natib lies within a protected area declared since 1945 (Bataan National Park), trekking the mountain likely requires permits or registration from local government units or environmental authorities. Visitors are encouraged to seek permission and coordinate with the relevant municipal or barangay offices before undertaking a climb to ensure compliance with conservation rules and local regulations.
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- Water sources: While detailed information on water sources along the trail is not extensively documented, thermal springs with temperatures ranging from 30 to 56 °C exist within the caldera complex. Additionally, as it is a forested volcanic area, trekkers may encounter streams or springs, but it is advisable to prepare by carrying sufficient water supplies and possibly water purification resources.
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Origins and Meaning
Mount Natib is geologically significant as part of the Luzon volcanic arc and is characterized by rock forms ranging from biotite hornblende andesites to dacite flows. The name “Natib” is that of the volcano complex dominating northern Bataan Peninsula; however, specific etymology or cultural folklore related to the name is not widely recorded in available sources.