after two students were found drowned in a restricted area on the mountain. The trail was re-opened most recently in March 2013. The second trail, known as Maktrav, starts in Santo Tomas. This route is more difficult and requires 6–7 hours to reach the summit. Both trails are generally established and safe, although throughout the years there have been occasional reports of fatal accidents and injuries, especially on the Santo Tomas side. Climbers also frequently encounter leeches along the way. See also Laguna de Bay Laguna Volcanic Field Mount Banahaw Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape Malepunyo Mountain Range Bibliography (includes Makiling) References External links Official website of Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems Mobile website of Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems https://web.archive.org/web/20161022082815/http://www.macrunners.org/ – Makiling Challenge, the longest running competitive foot race in the province of Laguna, organized by the Makiling Campus Runners. University of the Philippines Los Baños University of the Philippines System Mountains of the Philippines Volcanoes of Luzon Stratovolcanoes of the Philippines Landforms of Laguna (province) ASEAN heritage parks Tourist attractions in Laguna (province)