Route: Bataan Death March (Philippines)

Submitted by GearedUpAdventures on Sat, 10/12/2024 - 08:18am
Location
Bataan, PH
Distance
102 km
Vertical Gain
500 m
Description

The Bataan Death March FKT route follows the 102km historical route of the forcible transfer of approximately 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war in 1942, during World War II. Dedication monuments almost every kilometer mark the way. The route begins at Historic Kilometer Marker 0 in Mariveles and ends in San Fernando at the Pampanga Train Station. The route includes substantial sections of sidewalk and bike lanes mixed with sections on the road shoulder. It passes through mostly urban landscape with access to supplies and toilet facilities from local shops and gas stations. It's lighted much of the way and there are many of options for resupply and lodging.

Images