What's In My Head: Rides and Adventure: Pilan River

After months of telling our ride buddies about Sinoron, as recommended by a friend, we finally were able to go on an adventure to Pilan River located at Sinoron, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

The travel to Sinoron, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur from Davao City is about 40 kms and will take 1 hour and 30 minutes more or less. We started off at around 6AM and arrived at Sinoron before 8AM. Well, we took a few stopovers for breakfast and did a minor repair to one of our friend’s motorcycle.

Upon arriving at the Sinoron Barangay Hall, we registered and paid our fees which was Php 50.00 per head. While the guide assigned to us was at Php 80.00 per head.

The hike to Pilan River from the Barangay Hall is approximately 3.5 kms give and take a few meters. We were actually lucky enough to not have taken the whole 3.5 kms trek stretch since we were allowed by the ones at the Barangay to drive halfway to Pilan River. There, we parked our motorcycles in the compound of the guide’s relatives. For the parking fee, well, they didn’t ask for a fixed amount instead they told us kim whatever we can give, they’ll accept.

From the area we parked, we were down to 2 kms hike and mind you, it wasn’t easy. The slopes were definitely difficult and I wasn’t actually expecting it. Some portions were cemented while others were not. Uphill was certainly a struggle, I had to make short stops in between to catch my breath since I have no practice when it comes to hiking uphill.

Yet, no matter how difficult the hike was, when we arrived at the area, it was definitely worth it!

Here are some snaps we took while we were enjoying the serene sound of nature, bonding time with friends and just plain conversations. Right, just conversations since mobile signal can’t reach that far which was a relief.

Of course, food was as enjoyable as the view.

The boys had the chance of going for a hike deeper to enjoy the asik asik falls or mini waterfalls as the others would call it. Too bad there were no pictures.

Anyhow, we left the area at around 3PM to head home. The hike back to where we parked was as difficult as it was getting to the river. Well, even if it was downhill, the knees complained 🤪 a little.