Know Before You Go

Less paperwork, more trail time. Here’s everything you need to know before heading up the mountain.

1. Operating Schedule

🕒 Park Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

☀️ Dry Season (Nov 1 – Jun 30): Wednesday to Sunday

🌧️ Wet Season (Jul 1 – Oct 31): Thursday to Sunday

📲 Never miss a trail call: Weather changes fast on the ridge. Join our Viber Community for timely trail updates, weather advisories, and flash announcements before you hit the road.

2. Check-In & Trail Cut-Offs

📍 Head to the TMBP Office at the Timberland Highlands Resort Active Zone to register, sign your waiver, and secure your wristband.

💳 Accepted Payments: Cash, Credit Card, GCash, and Maya.

🪪 Have a Rider ID? Present it at the desk for express check-in.

🕒 Strict Trail Cut-Offs:

1:00 PM — Registration closes
1:30 PM — Last entry at Launch Pad
3:15 PM — Final lap departs Launch Pad

3. Choose Your Pass

Grab a Day Pass for a single session or lock in a Prime Pass for unlimited riding across the dry season.

👉 View the Park Passes page for current rates, inclusions, and insurance details.

4. Pre-Ride Checklist

🌦️ Trail & Weather Check: Check our live forecast before making the drive up.

🚵 Rentals: Need a bike or protective gear? Check our Rentals & Gear page before you arrive.

🛸 Bringing a drone? Contact us at least 48 hours before your visit to arrange approval. No signed permit, no flight.

Ready to Ride? Check Your Setup

🚵 Mountain bikes only
Knobby MTB tires are strictly required. Gravel, hybrid, and road bikes are not permitted on the network. Pedal-assist e-MTBs are welcome; throttle-driven electric bikes are not allowed.

🪖 Mandatory gear
A fastened helmet and closed-toe shoes are required at all times—no helmet, no ride. Gloves, eye protection, and knee and elbow pads are strongly recommended.

💧 Hydration & trail tools
Pack enough water, electrolytes, and snacks for your entire session. Carry a basic multi-tool, hand pump, and a spare tube that fits your wheel size.

📍 First time on the trails?
Let our crew know at registration. Chat with Park Patrol at Launch Pad for a route recommendation matched to your skill level, and always scope unfamiliar trail features before riding them.

🤝 Trail etiquette
Always follow one-way signage, call out clearly before overtaking, and pull completely off the riding line if you need to stop. Keep the trails smoke-free, leave Bluetooth speakers at home, and practice Leave No Trace—pack your trash out.

🆘 Need assistance?
In the event of an injury or trail emergency, alert staff or Park Patrol immediately. For a mechanical breakdown, move yourself and your bike safely off the trail tread and signal passing riders or patrol for support.

5. Riding with Minors

Minimum Rider Age: 10 years old.

All riders under 18 must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or legal guardian on the trails at all times.