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Timberland Mountain Bike Park

Also known as: Timberland Heights, Mt Maarat

Forested Rizal highlands, 2 marked viewpoints (Kasoy rest stop, Viewpoint POI), resort setting.

Bike park / NetworkCross-country / flow / pro features
Distance
Approx 10 km MTB trail network (Trailforks: 6 miles total; approx 21 trails). Longest trail Enter The Dragon approx 1.8 km
Descent
441 m
Climb
108 m
Typical time
Half day; sessionable park, ride multiple 2-4 km routes (Happy Meal, Chop Suey, Xiao Long Bao etc.)
Men cycling on a mountain trail with scenic city view backdrop. Perfect for fitness, adventure, and outdoor themes.

Who in your group rides what

Whether everyone in your group gets a day at Timberland Mountain Bike Park - the grades on offer, the named zones, and how mixed abilities split up.

What this network spans
Grades 1 to 51-5 (purpose-built XC/flow park spanning green to black; beginner lines and technical signature trails)
Local grading

Trailforks green/blue/black; approx 7 green, 2 blue, 5 black plus proline per region breakdown. VERIFY exact split

Zones & variants

Beginners: Skills Zone sessionable loops and Spring Roll starter loop. Advanced: Enter The Dragon / Top Gun tech lines with B-line options. Same trailhead (Launch Pad); no external shuttle.

Accessibility & group fit

Day-pass resort park; min age 12. Beginner Skills Zone (50 First Dates, Ground Hog Day) plus climbs and tech lines suit mixed-ability groups.

The riding

Terrain

Machine-built and hand-built singletrack, clay/dirt, berms and wooden features; forested slopes.

Technical demands

Purpose-built berms, drops, wall rides, tabletops, gap jumps (37 TTFs logged); signature Enter The Dragon has wall rides and drops. B-lines provided on tech trails.

Navigation

Signed, named trails and hubs (Launch Pad, Brexit, Skills Zone); official park map and Trailforks routes. Well waymarked.

Crowds

Busiest weekends; controlled by day-pass, generally uncrowded midweek. 567 logged rider counter.

Season & conditions

Open window

Year-round, no snow; open Thursdays-Sundays 7am-4pm (verify current operating days/hours)

Best season

Nov-May (dry season) preferred; open year-round

Seasonal specials

Regular trail additions and events; new trails (Parabellum, Twins) added 2024-2025. VERIFY event calendar

Wet-season mud and heat/humidity; trails can close in heavy rain. Region reported 'Ideal/Dry' in dry months.

Getting there & gear

Day pass approx PHP 550 per rider, purchased at TMBP Office in Timberland Highlands Resort. No lottery.

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Trailhead access

Timberland Highlands Resort, San Mateo, Rizal; approx 30-45 min drive from Quezon City/Metro Manila. Private vehicle recommended.

Transport & shuttles

No lift/shuttle; pedal-up climbing trails (Bill & Ted, M*A*S*H). Drive-in to resort. VERIFY any resort shuttle

Bike & gear

Bring MTB, helmet/pads for tech lines; water available at Pit Stop; mobile coverage generally good near Metro Manila. VERIFY

Facilities

Resort amenities, TMBP office, parking, Pit Stop refreshments/snacks, rest stops.

Operators

Timberland Mountain Bike Park (operator); Metro Manila bike shops; nearby regions La Mesa Nature Reserve, Montalban, Nuvali.

Hazards & rescue

Hazards

Technical features (drops, gap jumps, wall rides) - use B-lines if unsure; heat and mud in wet season. Private property, follow park rules.

Guiding

Not required; self-guided. Coaching/skills sessions may be available. VERIFY

Emergency & rescue

Compact private park with Park Exit Trail; resort staff on site; Metro Manila/San Mateo hospitals nearby. VERIFY marshal/first-aid cover

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand mountain-bike network report. Coordinates are approximate.

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