As one could easily see in this picture, the Bokong Falls is definitely no where near the size and majestic beauty of the Bomod-ok Falls (Big Falls) but since it’s just a few minutes’ walk from the town center, it’s still worth your time. The waterfall is located at the edge of rice fields and the water drops from a height of above 20 feet. It’s no higher than a usual diving board but it’s still a rush to jump off its highest point.
The water isn’t really cold and it’s tolerable enough for a dip. The depth does go to about 17 feet just under the drop off point. There are no shower areas or dressing rooms nearby so you should be ready to either change clothes behind a waiting shed or just let your clothes dry as you walk back to your hotel.
It’s fairly easy to go to and a guide won’t really be necessary. If you want to, you may choose this location as one of three in the sightseeing itinerary. The hike is easy and can be done by children. Much care should be taken when in the vicinity of the falls itself though – the water level does drop dramatically from the periphery.
It’s not as awe -inspiring as the Big Falls or the Sagada caves, but if you want a quick dip to relax you after hours of hiking, this might just do the trick,
Sightseeing – pick 3 locations
Price: 400 for a group of 4 people
Duration: 3-4 hours
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[...] Bokong Falls – also known as a Small Falls. Though not so majestic in height, the pool still a good thrill for those willing to jump from its natural 20-foot platform. [...]
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i slipped and fell into the water while I was trying to sit on the rocks. grabe ang lalim pala nun buti na lang my friend ‘picked’ me. i miss sagada!
Comment by Mari — July 8, 2008 @ 7:12 pm
Sightseeing – pick 3 locations
Price: 400 for a group of 4 people
Duration: 3-4 hours
how if we are only 2 people and if ever this is our choices.
echo valley
sumaguiang cave
mt. ampacao
bomod-ok falls
how much we gonna pay each person. thank you
Comment by jc — May 19, 2009 @ 1:32 am
We just went to the small falls yesterday. You forgot to mention that when you descend the trail, there is a fork in the road with no signs, and you have to turn right to get to it. We originally turned left, but then a guy above told us that we were going the wrong way. If he hadn’t been there, we would have been lost.
That’s a crucial point that you forgot to mention.
For some reason, hiking trail forks in the Philippines do not often have signs telling you which way goes where, unlike in America and Europe. It’s one of those things that defy common sense but will make you go crazy if you keep questioning it, because you can’t expect efficiency here. We all know that of course.
Anyway, the waterfall was ok and nice. Also, you have to ask locals how to get there, cause there are no signs pointing there or even from the trail head. Why can’t someone bother to put up a sign pointing there? I complain about things like that all the time, and when I do, I get told, “Hey! It’s the Philippines!”
Comment by Winston — July 10, 2011 @ 9:08 am
i love sagada sana matuloy ang pagbalik ko sa sagada this dec.26, 2012….
Comment by cookie — July 24, 2011 @ 3:38 pm