点评:Masungi Georeserve is a well-preserved conservation area in Rizal with a powerful story behind it. We joined a joiners tour with around 14 people, and the experience was definitely worth waking up early for.
There are plenty of scenic views along the trail, though it felt more paved compared to other mountains in Rizal. The numerous rope courses, rest stops, and alternative routes make the trail suitable for a wide age range -- we saw groups with both children and seniors. This level of development also means the area is very well maintained; there was no trash anywhere.
One thing to note is that the trail isn’t exactly size-friendly, as some sections require passing through narrow pathways and crouching. Still, hearing the history and advocacy of Masungi through our ranger, AJ, made the experience even more meaningful. While their rule encourages the use of the mother tongue, he spoke in English to accommodate non-Tagalog speakers, ensuring everyone could fully understand and appreciate the advocacy.
The end-of-trail snacks were delicious, especially the refreshing calamansi juice, and the restrooms were impressively clean for a mountain trail. Knowing that our visit supports a meaningful conservation cause made us appreciate Masungi Georeserve even more. Overall, it’s a great experience and an excellent option for team-building activities.
翻译:马松吉地质保护区是黎刹省一处保存完好的自然保护区,背后有着一段引人入胜的故事。我们参加了一个大约14人的拼团游,这次体验绝对值得早起。
沿途风景优美,但与黎刹省的其他山脉相比,这条步道铺设得比较平整。众多的绳索攀爬项目、休息站和替代路线使这条步道适合各个年龄段的游客——我们看到既有带孩子的团体,也有老年人的团体。这种程度的开发也意味着保护区维护得非常好;到处都看不到垃圾。
需要注意的是,这条步道对体型较大的游客不太友好,因为有些路段需要通过狭窄的小路,甚至需要弯腰。不过,聆听我们的护林员AJ讲述马松吉的历史和保护理念,让这次体验更加意义非凡。虽然保护区鼓励使用母语讲解,但他为了照顾不会说他加禄语的游客,还是用英语讲解,确保每个人都能充分理解并认同保护区的理念。
徒步路线尽头的点心非常美味,尤其是清爽的金桔汁,而且对于一条山地徒步路线来说,洗手间干净得令人印象深刻。得知我们的此次行程支持一项意义非凡的自然保护事业,让我们更加欣赏马松吉地质保护区。总而言之,这是一次很棒的体验,也是团队建设活动的绝佳选择。