MOUNTAIN INDEX
Kibungan Highlands: Benguet / 2105m
Mt. Ampacao: Mt. Province / 1889m
Mt. Amuyao: Mt. Province / 2702m (#10)
Mt. Amuyao/Traverse to Batad, Ifugao / 2702 (#11)
Mt. Kabunian: Benguet / 2000+m
Mt. Kalawitan: Mt. Province / 2714m (#10)
Mt. Osdung: Benguet / 2617m (#16)
Mt. Palemlem: Ilocos Norte / 1271m
Mt. Patukan (Sleeping Beauty): Kalinga / 1906m
Mt. Pulag/Akiki Trail: Benguet / 2922m (#3)
Mt. Pulag/Ambaguio Trail: N. Vizcaya / 2922m (#3)
Mt. Pulag/Ambangeg Trail: Benguet / 2922m (#3)
Mt. Pulag/Tawangan Trail: Benguet / 2922m (3)
Mt. Pulag/Traverse from Mt. Ugo: Benguet & N. Vizcaya
Mt. Pullol: N. Vizcaya /1400m
Mt. Purgatory Traverse (Mt. Pack): Benguet / 2329m
Mts. Simagaysay-Tumarid Traverse: Ilocos Norte / 1560m
Mt. Sto. Tomas: Benguet / 2256m
Mt. Tabayoc: Benguet / 2842m (#5)
Mt. Tenglawan: Benguet / 1996m
Mt. Timbak (Singakalsa): Benguet / 2717m (#9)
Tirad Pass/Traverse - Sagada: Ilocos Sur / 1700+m
Mt. Palemlem: Ilocos Norte / 1271m
Mt. Patukan (Sleeping Beauty): Kalinga / 1906m
Mt. Pulag/Akiki Trail: Benguet / 2922m (#3)
Mt. Pulag/Ambaguio Trail: N. Vizcaya / 2922m (#3)
Mt. Pulag/Ambangeg Trail: Benguet / 2922m (#3)
Mt. Pulag/Tawangan Trail: Benguet / 2922m (3)
Mt. Pulag/Traverse from Mt. Ugo: Benguet & N. Vizcaya
Mt. Pullol: N. Vizcaya /1400m
Mt. Purgatory Traverse (Mt. Pack): Benguet / 2329m
Mts. Simagaysay-Tumarid Traverse: Ilocos Norte / 1560m
Mt. Sto. Tomas: Benguet / 2256m
Mt. Tabayoc: Benguet / 2842m (#5)
Mt. Tenglawan: Benguet / 1996m
Mt. Timbak (Singakalsa): Benguet / 2717m (#9)
Tirad Pass/Traverse - Sagada: Ilocos Sur / 1700+m
Tirad Peak: Ilocos Sur / 1388m
Mt. Ugo: Benguet + N. Vizcaya / 2150m
Mt. Ugo-Mt. Pulag Traverse / 2150-2922m
SPECIAL ITINERARIES
Luzon 3-2-1 (Timbak, Tabayoc, Pulag)
BACKGROUND
The majestic mountains of the Philippines lie on its largest mountain range, the Cordilleras in Northern Luzon. With a total area of 18,300 km², the mountain range has been declared as an administrative region which includes the provinces of Benguet, Abra, Kalinga, Apayao, Mountain Province, and Ifugao. It is home to highland peoples who have developed a fascinating mountain culture which is manifest in the world-famous Rice Terraces. Tourists – local and foreign – are enchanted with the semi-temperate climate of the region, which is a refreshing change from the tropical lowlands. Pine trees, rolling slopes, and vegetable farms characterize much of the region’s landscapes. Ilocos Region, adjacent to the range, is included in this group because most of its mountains are contiguous with the range.
The major center of the Cordilleras is Baguio City – six hours away from Manila by bus - also the most common staging-off point of climbs in the region. Here you can buy all the supplies you need - from fresh foodstuffs to butane and fuel cans, as well as mountaineering gear. A popular sidetrip is a visit to the ukay-ukay (second-hand) clothing shops in Baguio, which sell a lot of hiking apparel, shoes, and bags with North Face, Columbia, and other popular brands. Beware though of fakes, and you have to bargain.
Popular and at the same time challenging climbs include those Mt. Pulag, the highest in Luzon island and perhaps having the most spectacular views; Mt. Ugo, a mountain laden with pines whose typical trail involves a traverse from Nueva Vizcaya to Benguet; Mt. Amuyao, the country’s 10th highest peak, also with a traverse that will take you to the most pristine Ifugao villages and the famed Batad Rice Terraces; and Mt. Napulauan – with its dazzling mossy forest and historical echoes of a Japanese general seeking refuge.
For a more in-depth exploration of the Cordilleras, one can visit the towns of Benguet and their mountains. The town of Bakun has a set of mountains called Bakun trio: Mts. Tenglawan, Kabunian, and Lobo. The town of Kibungan has been compared with Switzerland perhaps for the success of its ‘highland feel’. The town of Kabayan, aside from being home to the famed Mt. Pulag, has Luzon’s second highest, Mt. Tabayoc; and four beautiful lakes within its domain. The mountain fanatic will find delight in Kalinga’s Sleeping Beauty, and the historical trails such as Tirad Pass that faces the Ilocos region west. Meanwhile, easy dayhikes include Mt. Sto. Tomas, the highest point in Baguio City; and Mt. Timbac. A outdoor destination that’s a must-visit is the quaint town of Sagada, blessed with caves, waterfalls, other wonderful sights and delicious cuisine.
The possibilities are simply infinite. Mt. Pulag alone has four trails, three of which are featured in PinoyMountaineer. Other peaks, some among the highest in the country, are still unexplored. Aside from these mountains, the cultural attractions – villages, burial caves, rice terraces – and the wonderful peoples themselves –make the Cordilleras the ultimate hiking destination in the Philippines.
COVERAGE UPDATESSo far, PinoyMountaineer has covered ten of the mountains in the region, including the most popular ones and the four highest (Pulag, Tabayoc, Singakalsa, Amuyao). The blogger has personally visited these mountains except Mt. Patukan in Kalinga and the Bakun Trio mountains of Lobo, Kabunian, and Tenglawan. Right now, what's lacking is an itinerary for Kibungan, and the Ambaguio trail of Mt. Pulag.
PinoyMountaineer.com welcomes information and contributions to cover these mountains. Groups/individuals who contribute will be acknowledged and their help will be greatly appreciated.
MOUNTAINEERING GROUPS IN THE CORDILLERA REGION
Kalinga Mountaineering Society
TEXINS Mountaineering Society (Baguio City)
UP Baguio Mountaineers
Mt. Ugo: Benguet + N. Vizcaya / 2150m
Mt. Ugo-Mt. Pulag Traverse / 2150-2922m
SPECIAL ITINERARIES
Luzon 3-2-1 (Timbak, Tabayoc, Pulag)
BACKGROUND
The majestic mountains of the Philippines lie on its largest mountain range, the Cordilleras in Northern Luzon. With a total area of 18,300 km², the mountain range has been declared as an administrative region which includes the provinces of Benguet, Abra, Kalinga, Apayao, Mountain Province, and Ifugao. It is home to highland peoples who have developed a fascinating mountain culture which is manifest in the world-famous Rice Terraces. Tourists – local and foreign – are enchanted with the semi-temperate climate of the region, which is a refreshing change from the tropical lowlands. Pine trees, rolling slopes, and vegetable farms characterize much of the region’s landscapes. Ilocos Region, adjacent to the range, is included in this group because most of its mountains are contiguous with the range.
The major center of the Cordilleras is Baguio City – six hours away from Manila by bus - also the most common staging-off point of climbs in the region. Here you can buy all the supplies you need - from fresh foodstuffs to butane and fuel cans, as well as mountaineering gear. A popular sidetrip is a visit to the ukay-ukay (second-hand) clothing shops in Baguio, which sell a lot of hiking apparel, shoes, and bags with North Face, Columbia, and other popular brands. Beware though of fakes, and you have to bargain.
Popular and at the same time challenging climbs include those Mt. Pulag, the highest in Luzon island and perhaps having the most spectacular views; Mt. Ugo, a mountain laden with pines whose typical trail involves a traverse from Nueva Vizcaya to Benguet; Mt. Amuyao, the country’s 10th highest peak, also with a traverse that will take you to the most pristine Ifugao villages and the famed Batad Rice Terraces; and Mt. Napulauan – with its dazzling mossy forest and historical echoes of a Japanese general seeking refuge.
For a more in-depth exploration of the Cordilleras, one can visit the towns of Benguet and their mountains. The town of Bakun has a set of mountains called Bakun trio: Mts. Tenglawan, Kabunian, and Lobo. The town of Kibungan has been compared with Switzerland perhaps for the success of its ‘highland feel’. The town of Kabayan, aside from being home to the famed Mt. Pulag, has Luzon’s second highest, Mt. Tabayoc; and four beautiful lakes within its domain. The mountain fanatic will find delight in Kalinga’s Sleeping Beauty, and the historical trails such as Tirad Pass that faces the Ilocos region west. Meanwhile, easy dayhikes include Mt. Sto. Tomas, the highest point in Baguio City; and Mt. Timbac. A outdoor destination that’s a must-visit is the quaint town of Sagada, blessed with caves, waterfalls, other wonderful sights and delicious cuisine.
The possibilities are simply infinite. Mt. Pulag alone has four trails, three of which are featured in PinoyMountaineer. Other peaks, some among the highest in the country, are still unexplored. Aside from these mountains, the cultural attractions – villages, burial caves, rice terraces – and the wonderful peoples themselves –make the Cordilleras the ultimate hiking destination in the Philippines.
COVERAGE UPDATESSo far, PinoyMountaineer has covered ten of the mountains in the region, including the most popular ones and the four highest (Pulag, Tabayoc, Singakalsa, Amuyao). The blogger has personally visited these mountains except Mt. Patukan in Kalinga and the Bakun Trio mountains of Lobo, Kabunian, and Tenglawan. Right now, what's lacking is an itinerary for Kibungan, and the Ambaguio trail of Mt. Pulag.
PinoyMountaineer.com welcomes information and contributions to cover these mountains. Groups/individuals who contribute will be acknowledged and their help will be greatly appreciated.
MOUNTAINEERING GROUPS IN THE CORDILLERA REGION
Kalinga Mountaineering Society
TEXINS Mountaineering Society (Baguio City)
UP Baguio Mountaineers
30 comments:
hi sir, around december may climb kame sa tanidan, kalinga apayao.. share ko IT if ever makagawa kame.. kasi sa ngayon open IT pa sya... yun friend ko pa lang mag-isa nakaakyat pero babalikan namin dalawa.. thanks sir and more power...
okay, we will await news of this. sleeping beauty is the famous mtn in that area and its visible from mt. amuyao's summit. but there are reports of other mountains too.
dear sir & mam,
PIKNIKERS MOUNTAINEERS will be going to Kalinga Apayao on January 2009 to do a Medical Mission. The activity will be lead by Piknikers Members, Doctors, surgeons and Film Director Tarik. all members of piknikers. This will help the locals to have knowledge about first aid and life saving medicines. they will be also check about their health conditions and will be given free medicines and vitamins. the activity will take about 10 to 15 days. in case you have anything to contribute like, medicine, old clothes or anything you think might help them. (no cash please) you can send it thru us.. you may contact us at email: piknikersmountaineers@yahoo.com.ph or you can send message to our friendster account with the same address.
thank you very much guys. promise we will also go to the unexplored mountains there and share the IT with you.
Hey sir Gideon. just wanna ask what mountain can you recomend me to go in cordillera region? and what month? i'm planning to go home this semstral break 2009 in philippines. no idea were to go in that area cuz i'm from Davao. Thanx and keep up the good work!
Jay of Kuwait
sir tanudan po ung aakyatin nyong lugar sa kalinga. nameet nyo na po ako sa meeting kasama ung friend nyo na friend ko din na nakaakyat na don. this is for karl of piknikers mountaineers.
Hi sir Gid meron po akong Itinerary ng Mt. Tenglawan pwede po nyo po add sa infos para po sa ibang mga group na gustong umakyat!
hi, by all means send us the mt. tenglawan itinerary! im sure many climbers will appreciate another destination in the cordilleras. you can email the infos to info@pinoymountaineer.com. thanks!
Bakun Adventure Climb
Day 1:
9:00 pm Assembly at Victory Liner Cubao
10:00 pm ETD going to Baguio
Day 2:
4:00 am ETA Victory Liner Baguio, Assembly time, Breakfast, preparation for departure, gear check,
5:00 am ETD going to Sinacbat, Bakun, Benguet
11:00 am Lunch en Route
1:00 pm ETA Sitio Sinacbat, Registration, Secure a local guide because its mandatory and we will be subjected for a guide fee. (Negotiate to the locals) unlike in poblacion no need of reg fee.
1:30 pm ETD Barangay Luponan (Jump Off) Mt. Tenglawan. Preparation of packs.
2:00 pm Start trek.
4:00 pm Last water source (No water source at Summit) get sufficient water supplies for the duration of trek and for dinner, breakfast and for the morning trek up to the hydro plant.
6:00 pm ETA Mt. Tenglawan (Summit camp) Dinner, Socials, (caution at summit… Masikip ang summit. konti lang ang kasya na tent dun.. ingat lang dahil bangin na ang kaharap natin)
9:00 pm Lights out (dapat tulog na lahat.. strict tayo dito dahil sa mahabang trek kinabukasan)
Day 3:
5:00 am Wakeup Call
6:00 am Breakfast (agahan ang paggising para maaga makapag umpisa dahil mahaba haba
ang tinglawan to Kabunian)
7:00 am Start Trek
12:00 noon Lunch en route
1:00 pm ETA Hydro Power Plant
3:00 pm ETD to Mt. Kabunian
6:00 pm ETA Doligen Landmark (sa bridge) prepare for your headlamps.
8:00 pm ETA basecamp Waiting Shed watersource. Dinner, Socials
Day 4:
4:00 am Wake up call
5:00 am Assault to summit
6:30 am ETA Mt Kabunian Summit
7:30 am Head back to base camp
8:00 am Breakfast, preparation for Sitio Poblacion
9:00 am ETD Poblacion, Bakun, Benguet
12:00 noon Lunch en route
2:00 pm ETA Poblacion, wait for jeepney
4:00 pm ETD to Baguio City
10:00 pm ETA Baguio City;
Expenses:
Registration: Brgy. (P 100.00 per head) estimated
Guide fee sa local (100.00 per pax) estimated
Rent of Jeep: P 10,000.00+ (baka magpadagdag ang driver dito sa rate nya dahil mas
malayo ang ruta unlike before sa naunang proposal naten)
Guideship P 250.00 head
Other Contingencies P xxxx.xx
Hi Sir Gideon ito na po ung Itinerary. hope that this would help the other climbers who want to climb to Mt. Tenglawan. Maraming salamat po. More power to the Hikers!
thank you very much for sending this bakun adventure climb. im sure a lot of mountaineers - myself included - will be interested to do this in the future.
btw -- anong schedule ng byahe from baguio to bakun?
Parang familiar ung itinerary ng Tenglawan ah...
Sir/Mam Anonymous, kau ung umakyat ng Undas noh?
Me alternative Bakun IT po akong nakita sa net during my research para sa Christmas climb ko, puro dayhikes po yung Lobo, Kabunian and Tenglawan to provide options to those who cannot proceed anymore with the climb, having Brgy. Poblacion as the basecamp, tackling each, one day at a time. Tig 4 hours lang ata cia. I saw the IT in "Camp O" site. Sidetrip ang Mt. Mabilig. =)
Here's the link po.
http://camp-o.com/3peaks.html
Excited na ako!
bakun trio is becoming a popular destination - i hear of climbs every week. this should be good as it will decongest the other cordillera mountains.
i will go for an itinerary that will have a basecamp - with light packs each mtn should be easier to do. my only concern right now with bakun is the transpo. does anyone know the bus/jeep schedules baguio-bakun central and vice versa?
hi guys, we'll be climbing mt pulag again on dec 27-29 pero dis time pasyal mode lang kami as we'll be using just the ambangeg trail.. galing na kmi pulag last oct and we traversed the akiki-ambangeg trails.. in case po there will also be climbers around this time, advisory lang po as per madam emerita tamiray, park supt of pulag, super lamig daw ngayon dun na nag-negative last week sa ranger station. so pls prepare appropriate weather jackets.. thermal ones and fleece if possible, gloves, bonnets and rain gears too to avoid hypothermia..
Pulag peeps!nakausap ko kanina si Mam Mering (Emerita Tamiray-PASU Mt. Pulag Natl. Park) also Mang Roger The jeepney operator from DENR to Ambangueg Ranger Station According To mam mering last week nag drop ang temp. remembr guys last week 9 degrees lang sa baguio lalo na sa pulag... according to the pasu ung ranger station Nag frost! Guys MAY ICE NA SA PULAG!!! hehehe sa lahat ng mag climb prepare ahead of time lets bring jackets,gloves,bonnets,scarves,fleece jacket,socks,raingear,thermal or emergency blankets u can use an insulator instead of earth pads ok din cya.. and the good thing about this is... NAPAKAGANDA DAW NG PULAG PAG GANITONG SEASON! HAHAHAHA......See yah guys!!!!
Hi, baka me updated bus schedule po ng papuntang Bakun from La Trinidad Capitol?. Ung bus ba diretso ng Brgy. Poblacion or sasakay pa ng ibang transpo? Thanks!
Hi Sir Gid,
Just got back from my Bakun Trio duo climb with my buddy last Dec 26-31, 2008. Here are several infos that may come in handy to those who plan to give this challenge a try (on a budget):
Bakun bus schedule: There is a daily bus trip going to Bakun, stationed at Kilometer 5 (KM5) Petron Gas station in front of Jollibee at La Trinidad, Benguet. From Victory Liner, my buddy and I rode a cab that took us there. Cab fare is roughly P70, and the bus fare to Bakun is P165-P170. Bus leaves at 7am, but be sure to be there as early as 6am to reserve a good seat, as there are times that things can get a bit crowded.Normal travel time takes 6 hours, but in our case it took us nearly 10 hours because of several long stops, so please make allowances your itinerary accordingly. Likewise, there is also a daily bus trip from Poblacion to La Trinidad KM5 which leaves at 7am.
Poblacion, Bakun Baranggay Hall: They offer a room for stay-in visitors. The place is well kept, there are plenty of stores outside where you can buy your basic necessities. The people are very accomodating, especially the maintenance personnel Kuya Max who played a big part in our climb. Don't hesitate to ask for help. We made the baranggay hall as our basecamp. Tents are not necessary but you may bring it JIC.
Contact numbers: Brgy. Capt. Lambert Tabao-Ec +63 920-276-1121, Mr. Arthur Tolito, Bakun Tourism Officer- +63 915-570-2064
PS: Please inform the Brgy. of your intention to stay beforehand. There are no Globe signal in Poblacion, but you may get lucky if you have a great cell unit. Smart is advisable. Cellphone signals are present on all three peaks, but are intermittent on the trails.
More info: http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/b6308/15864d/
FYI: Mt. Lobo can be traversed via Brgy. Poblacion-Brgy. Dada. Just beside Mt. Lobo sits Mt. Mabilig. Also, adjacent to Kabunyan rises a majestic mountain they called Mt. Tagpew, to which the locals referred to as a very challenging and dangerous climb even to them. Climbing it may call for a system, if from the Bakun Poblacion trail.
There may be presence of limatik on trails of Tenglawan and Lobo, as the path has the kind of plant that limatiks hang-out. Trekking pole is really recommended.There are water sources on Tenglawan's mossy forest, near a shed few meters from the summit in Kabunyan, and a water falls and residential house 15 minutes away from the summit in Lobo.
Happy climbing to all!
thank you bps and the others who contributed to our knowledge about bakun trio! we now have a seed article for the trio:
http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2009/01/bakun-trio-mts-tenglawan-kabunian-and.html
hello mga tga bundok... balita ko may climb sa sagada on june.. may nakakaalam ba ng I.T nila?
sir gid, may contact ba kau mountaineers ng N.Vizcaya or Sang-at Salog Mountaineers.. plan ko holy week climb Ambaguio Trail Traverse Tawangan Trail. thanks
Sa kalinga naman po, the highest mountain is Mt. Sapocoy and Mt. Bangbanglang..tri boundary between Pasil, Balballan and Abra Province..Pero the most chalenging is Mt. Patukan via Tanudan or from Tinglayan Traverse to Tanudan(Sleeping Beauty)... Sa I.T Pala ng Mt. Patukan sa site na to is based on 22 climbers.. I am pretty aware that numbers has a greater affect on time lalo na dun sa rapelling area..please take note...a group of 5 +3 guides can save up to 2-4 hrs for the trek..thanks...nats of KMS
Seems to be a few missing mountains... Kalawit (often called Kalawitan) and Kapiligan are both over 2700m, higher than Amuyao, don't see any mention here.
kalawit and kapiligan are two of the highest mountains in the philippines: http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2008/02/highest-mountains-in-philippines_02.html
however they are not hiking destinations and we have no information at the moment regarding their accessibility. take note that the regional mountain indices are not meant to be a comprehensive list of mountains in a particular region. rather, they are a list of destinations where we have information about.
if you have information regarding other mountains in the cordilleras, let us know so we can include them also.
Sir Gid may climb kami sa Pulag via Ambaguio Trail. Holy week climb.. april 2-4, 2010, interested climber pls. text 09154331631
cris-team bulusok
d dapat bakun trio dapat bangin trio ang dami nag bangin d2
sir gideon, tanong ko lang kung kaya ng 1st timer na babae ang Mt Napulauan?
hi mam sa tingin ko kaya mo, kasi nung umakyat kami last june13-15 me kasama kami first timer na babae ok naman.
tanong ko lang po kung sino ang mga contact details para sa paghire ng jeep at guides pag-aakyat ng Kibungan
Hello everyone,baka mayroon gustong sumabay sa Akyat ng Mt.Pulag via Akiki-Ambangeg Trail ng Feb.25-27,text 09289988275 or email me:onithm@yahoo.com,tnx -Onith
Mt.Guiting-Guiting Climb this coming Holy week 2011 to all those interested,pls email me:onithm@yahoo.com,txt 09289988275,tnx
Hi,
I am an avid hiker from portland, OR and went home last year. I did taal and pinatubo, i was wondering what else would you recommend preferably day hikes? The only thing is I'm flying on june next year, is the weather going to be okay and would this limit my hiking? Thank you in advance! :)
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