Kennon Road Baguio City isn’t
the only zigzag road in the world or in the Philippines. In fact, there are numerous
other similar places in the country. But Kennon Road is a wonder. It’s too wonderful that I even pondered upon the thought of free falling through it, at
least figuratively like that heroine from one of those popular Chinese films.
The valley was supposedly endless but down below Kennon Road Baguio City, it’s
not.
Let’s not think of gruesome thoughts though. I’d like to keep Kennon Road a thing of beauty in my mind. I really enjoy looking over the window whenever we drive while ascending uphill. We normally pass through the entire stretch of Kennon Road from Camp 1 to Camp 7 in less than an hour. You can actually drive it in 45 minutes if the weather is good and if you’re already familiar with every twist and turn.
Kennon Road vs. Marcos Highway
In case you’re commuting
through a public transportation from the lowland, choose pedestrian vans
because they normally traverse Kennon Road. Most major bus lines from Manila to
Baguio like Victory, Saulog, and Genesis travel via Marcos Highway. It’s always
a battle between these two routes like a Kennon Road vs. Marcos Highway bout. The
third contender, Naguilan Road is incomparable to these two. Naguilan by the
way is used if you’re coming from La Union to Baguio.
Comparing Kennon Road vs.
Marcos Highway, the route through Kennon Road is definitely shorter but ascending
is very noticeable that you may feel like throwing up if it’s your first time. The
trail through Marcos Highway on the other hand is longer and steeper. Some
parts of the highway are actually narrower and are even missing; you’d see one
side of the road as if it’s suspended over mid air while the other half had fallen
all the way down below. It’s also foggy especially during late afternoon so it’s
dangerous when the road is covered with thick fog with added smog.
Between these two, Kennon
Road is still a more preferred way. In fact, hundreds of vehicles including private
cars and delivery trucks pass by this road daily. Imagine how much toll they
collect! Well, anyway the funds are used to preserve Kennon Road’s conditions.
Kennon Road Must Stop Places
Either way, both roads
will offer a majestic view from your window. You’ll love it more if you’re on a
private vehicle so you can at least stop for a snapshot outside. Some of the
must stop places along Kennon Road include Colorado Falls, Twin Peaks, Lion
Head, and the Kennon Road View Deck where you can see the entire zigzag road
from above.
While climbing uphill, you
would already feel the cold weather and breeze at Camp 4. But don’t expect the
pine tree scent greeting. That was like a decade or so ago. I don’t know if I’m
just nostalgic but I seem to smell the pines when we travel through Marcos
Highway. From Kennon Road on the other hand, the pine scent is seemingly present
when you pass near BMC (Baguio Medical Center). Maybe it’s just me. I don’t
know.
Although I love what
several places within Baguio City has to offer, I enjoy Kennon Road even more. We
all know it was constructed in the early 1900’s when the Americans were still
exploring the country after the Spaniards were defeated. Details of history set
aside; Kennon Road Baguio City remains a wonder to me.
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