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By Fredway | February 19, 2008
Kanlaon Volcano, or Mount Kanlaon (also spelled Canlaon), is a stratovolcano on Negros Philippines. It is located between Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental provinces of the Philippines, approximately 36 km southeast of Bacolod City.
In ancient times, native priests (babaylan) would climb up the mountain and do some rituals when they will have a good harvest in the season or when they will have a special ceremony. They offer gifts as a sign of respect, for giving thanks for there safety and other stuff they want. Canlaon City now stands beside the mountain.
Kanlaon has an elevation of 2,435 meters and a base diameter of 30 km and is known with pyroclastic cones and craters that are so magnificent to look at. The summit of Kanlaon contains a broad elongated northern caldera with a crater lake that is so big, and a lot of wild berries you can find. A smaller but more active crater lies in the south; it is so dangerous that they don’t allow any person to enter.
Mt. Makawiwili ridge is a towering 8000 feet high peak that is situated between two mountain peaks among the many ranges of Mt. Kanlaon. It takes 4 hrs. to reach Mt. Makawiwili from the foot of Mt. Kanlaon, and It can be reach in approximately 9.5 kilometers from the foot of Mt. Kanlaon and 167.5 kilometers from the provincial capital of Dumaguete City.
Mt. Makawiwili is also called the “saddle in the sky”, an appropriate moniker because of its similarity to the object, and a breath taking view when you reach the peak of Mt. Makawiwili. It is an elevated platform that many climbing enthusiasts and sightseers consider as a perfect vantage point for monitoring the volcanic activities of Mt. Kanlaon, for observing the many life forms in the area specially the preserve thick forest, large trees, and for appreciating all of Mt. Kanlaon’s phenomenal views. Because of its 8000 feet high it is ideal for setting up radio communication satellites, and with its wide space most mountaineers will spend a quick rest or spent the whole night camping.
Topics: Philippine Mountaineering Adventures |
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