OVERVIEW

D Loop is 42-km paved circular walking route in Metro Manila that spans EDSA, Monumento, Mall of Asia and back to EDSA. At a length equivalent to a full marathon, the route can be traversed in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, starting at any point along the route. Estimated time of completion: 12-14 hours.

OBJECTIVES

  1. To encourage people to walk as a form of physical exercise
  2. To promote urban/road trek as an alternative to mountain climbing
  3. To spread Leave No Trace as a set of ethics for the outdoors
  4. To complete the whole feat without leaving trash along the way

ROUTE DETAILS

Direction: Counterclockwise or counterclockwise

Starting point: EDSA Shrine, but can start at any point along the route

Way points:

  • EDSA Shrine
  • SM North EDSA
  • Monumento
  • Sta. Cruz
  • Lawton
  • KM0
  • CCP
  • Mall of Asia globe
  • EDSA Shrine

End point: EDSA Shrine

GUIDELINES

  1. Self-contained, mentally and physically prepared
  2. Food/meal – At karinderia/fastfood along the way, can also bring food/trail food/snacks
  3. Water – Bring own or make igib at karinderia/fastfood to avoid buying bottled water
  4. Trash – Trash brought from home are to be brought back home, but trash generated along the way may be disposed of where they were purchased

RISK ASSESSEMENT

WHO COMPLETED THIS?

Jae Mamorbor, Lizette Vizcarra and Mister LNT Lito De Veterbo complete the 42-km EDSA walk with a coverage by CNN Philippines

On October 7, 2023, Bundukerang Gala Lizette Vizcarra, Take Five Outdoor CEO Jae Mamorbor, and Mister LNT Lito De Veterbo successfully completed the D Loop over a period of 12 hours and 47 minutes (including meals and rest stops).

CNN Philippines covered the feat, highlighting the health benefits of walking and the call for a more friendly infrastructure in the Philippines.