Spartan Trail (Second attempt) (2022-08-29)

Spartan Trail (Second attempt) (2022-08-29)

BEING UPDATED!

This is a hike that in fact was our very first one, in an attempt to loose some weight and get in a better shape, and this “event” took place in october 2021. We do not wish to talk more about this first trip and what our stamina was like at that time!! (Hahahahahahahaha…) We keep that as a well hidden secret! Hopefully we are now on our way in the right direction, but the feeling is that this will be a looooong way to go.
At this last approach on Spartan Trail we also had company from some family members that was a nice experience when comes to the company. But it was a rather “depressing” experience when we realized how BIG difference there is from two hiking buddies “north” of 40 and far “north” of 60, with lots of extra-carry (And we are not talking of only the extra-carry in the backpacks), but also the bodily “built-in“.

Ready to start in Mandaue City.


Just started walking from the car, and approaching the "Station Of The Cross".

This is basically the "road" that leads to the start of the trail. But clealry not in a drivable state unless you have a motor bike, or a Suzuki Jimney!

Pictures from the basketball court and up to the "Station Of The Cross". Then conitnuing upwards again.


Be ware that if you use Google to go to the start of the Spartan Trail You will find that the road is way gone. Might be a good idea to find a parking down in the "subdivision" before starting the tiny narrov road going uphill.
We parked in a basketball court, but might not be the best place when playing starts in the afternoon.
Anyhow; here is a picture of the view on the first peak we encountered after some sweaty climbing.