Poog
Also known as: Poog Wall
Flat grassy meadow with mountain views; picnic/tent spot
The climbing
What there is to climb at Poog, and whether a mixed-ability group can split up here.
~34 bolted routes, room for more
Area 2 5.9-5.10 beginner; Area 3 5.10-5.11
Area 2 beginners; Area 3 harder; good spread for mixed groups
Beginner-friendly; friendlier than Cantabaco; ideal first-timers
Rock & setting
White limestone; good, gnarled jug-like holds
Mostly vertical walls; pocketed white limestone; single-pitch
Partial shade; open grassy base
Quieter than Cantabaco; local secret crag
Season & conditions
Nov-May dry; wettest Jun-Nov
Nov-Feb
Typhoon rain Jun-Nov; humid heat; seepage after rain
Approach & gear
Crag entrance fee ~PHP5. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
~5 min hike through coconut grove from drop-off
~15 min from Cantabaco; van/bus to Lutopan-Toledo then habal-habal
60m rope, 12-14 draws; sport-bolted; basic mobile signal
Camp/tent on grassy flat; lodging in Cantabaco/Lutopan
Minimal; bring water/food; stores in nearby villages
Bolting & safety
Bolted via donations; lower-offs. Confirm.
Developing crag; verify bolt spacing on newer lines
Not required; local guides available (Enie Yonson ~PHP400/head incl gear). Confirm.
Toledo City hospital; self-rescue expected
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand crag report. Coordinates are approximate.