Bella Montana and G-Farm

Bella Montana + G-Farm makes a good MTB destination from Angeles City, especially as a rainy-season adventure. Bella Montana is in Bamban and has views over the Clark plains; the approach includes an unpaved section, so rain can make it muddy and slippery

🚵 Suggested MTB route

Angeles City → Clark → Sacobia River → San Vicente → G-Farm → Bella Montana → return

Distance: roughly 50–70 km round trip depending on your Angeles starting point and trail choices
Difficulty: Moderate, becoming harder when wet
Terrain: paved roads → farm roads → gravel → dirt/mud → short climbs
Best bike: MTB with good mud clearance and aggressive tires
Best start: around 5:30–6:00 AM, particularly during rainy season
🌧️ Rainy-season strategy

I'd actually make Bella Montana the first trail stop, then continue toward G-Garm if conditions are good.

Bella Montana is in Bamban, while G-Farm is nearby. There are also several mapped MTB trails around San Vicente, including San Vicente Bike Trail and Buhay Falls Bike Trail.

If it has rained heavily: avoid committing to the steeper dirt sections. The road approaching Bella Montana has historically included roughly 500 m of unpaved, rough road,
which can become difficult for vehicles—and potentially very slippery on an MTB.

🎒 What I'd take
2 water bottles / hydration pack
spare tube + patches
mini pump
chain lube
brake pads checked before the ride
lightweight rain jacket
phone in waterproof pouch
small towel
snacks
front/rear lights
mudguards if you have them

For a rainy MTB ride, I'd prioritize traction and braking over speed. Don't descend muddy sections aggressively.

Bella Montana has enviromenatla fee 20 Peso per head and entrance fee 30 Peso per head for Bikes.
This location has an nice overlooking view from the viewpoint as well as it is popular for camping. Camping fees apply, please ask at the entrance. If you visiting on bicycle, bring your own
food and drinks. There is no Store on the Farm itslef, only at the entrance you can buy softdrinks.

G-Farm has an entrance fee of 50 Peso per head, bikes are free.
It has a sari-sari store with basic needs and a swimming pool with fresh clean water. Is also well known as a camping location. Please ask at the entrance for these fees.