Fieldwork

Hiking trails are often imagined as routes that leave towns behind and disappear into the mountains. Across many documented hikes in Cebu, a different pattern appears. Instead of passing through isolated wilderness from beginning to end, many routes follow footpaths that local residents use every day. The same trail walked by hikers may also connect […]

One of the most consistent patterns across the documented trail archive is the limited amount of shade. Rather than winding through dense forest from beginning to end, many routes cross farmland, rolling hills, ridgelines, grazing areas, and other open landscapes where mature tree cover is limited. Long stretches of direct sun are a familiar part […]