Sunday Escape: Hiking in Foressa Trails

Couldn't think of your next weekend escapade? Foressa Trails has something adventurous for you.

If you are into hiking or trekking or mountain climbing, or if you are a nature lover and you appreciate everything about it, then hiking at Foressa Trails can be one in your adventure bucket list.

Foressa Mountain Town is located in Cansomoroy, Balamban, Cebu and is owned by the AboitizLand Inc. It is an hour and a half ride from Cebu City by private car. A van for hire, usually called the V-Hire passes by Foressa through the Trans-Central Hi-way from Ayala Center Cebu Terminal and fare is about more or less 120.00 (not sure, though).

A weekend getaway at this place which they call the "the great backyard" is perfect for someone who seeks an escape from a busy and stressful city life. It can be a bolt for your freedom to see what nature can offer as you rekindle your spiritual being in this mountain paradise without thinking about your worries and fears in life.

The price of hike trails is 150.00 per person and the tour guide is 250.00 maximum of 10 persons. More prices of possible activities here: https://www.facebook.com/ForessaTrails/

At the site, a guide can bring you to a hike of up to 10.7 km. Along the hike, you can see some trail guides that lead you to some spots including the waterfalls inside a cave and the way to Binuthan cave.

The hike trails

Trail guide

Trail precaution

You also cross the stream many times and you may take unlimited photos along the way. According to a guide, they do not allow hikers to go on a hike if it is raining as the water usually increases and the trails are slippery and steep.

There is a mini swimming pool along the way, but it is slightly narrow so don't expect too much.

The little swimming pool

At the stream you can take a rest and pose by big piles of rock and savor the moment as you feel the gentle touch of its flowing water.

A quick pose at this beautiful scenery

If you are a new hiker, it would take you 2 hours to reach Binuthan cave and another 2 hours to go back to the jump off point. The trails going back are a little steep and more difficult than the initial trails as you encounter a lot of cogon grasses along the way.

Unknown name but it has falls inside

A pose outside Binuthan cave

If you want to hike at Foressa trails, you should start earlier than 9 AM so you can come back earlier too. You can bring your food and have a picnic or you can stay overnight and camp. For more details, you may visit their Facebook page through the link mentioned above.

It is always fun to do common things with people who have the same interest as you. While hiking at Foressa can be done alone, it is better to do it as a group as well to enjoy more and feel nature's spirit within yourselves.

What are you waiting for? Plan your next hike and go to Foressa Trails.