Mt. Kalawitan via Sabangan Trail (2,714+ MASL)

If you've ever been to the Cordilleras, you know that the region offers unique hiking experiences owing to the sceneries brought by the trail: pine forests, mossy forests, rice terraces, farmlands carved along mountain slopes, meandering river systems, village paths, and the undeniable cold weather atop some of the highest points in the entire country. … Continue reading Mt. Kalawitan via Sabangan Trail (2,714+ MASL) →

Mt. Isarog via Panicuason Trail (1,966+ MASL) | Into the Jungle of Camarines Sur

Mt. Isarog stands as one of Bicol Region's revered mountains. With an elevation of 1,966+ MASL, it is the second highest mountain in the region, next to Mayon Volcano, and the highest in the province of Camarines Sur. With steep trails and a mixture of montane and mossy forest, hiking Mt. Isarog provides a physical … Continue reading Mt. Isarog via Panicuason Trail (1,966+ MASL) | Into the Jungle of Camarines Sur →

Mt. Labo (1,544+ MASL) | Into the Jungle of Camarines Norte

Mt. Labo is one of the most impressive mountains in Bicol Region. Situated in the province of Caramines Norte, it is a huge mountain system comprising of forested hills and several mountain domes. The centermost part of the mountain system, where Mt. Labo is located, rises to an elevation of 1,544 meters above sea level, … Continue reading Mt. Labo (1,544+ MASL) | Into the Jungle of Camarines Norte →

Mt. Al-al (2,695+ MASL)

If you have been to the grassland summit of Mt. Pulag, you may have noticed a gigantic forested mountain nearby. This mountain, which acts like a younger brother to Mt. Pulag, is a lesser known mountain called Mt. Al-al, also named as Mt. Panotoan in some geographical maps. Flanked by Mt. Pulag to the south … Continue reading Mt. Al-al (2,695+ MASL) →

Mt. Ampacao Traverse (1,889+ MASL)

One of the most underrated activities in Sagada is a hike up to the town's highest point, Mt. Ampacao. The trek up to Mt. Ampacao involves a manageable walk on a beginner-friendly trail inside a magnificent pine forest, leading to a picnic site right before the final assault to the summit. Atop the summit is … Continue reading Mt. Ampacao Traverse (1,889+ MASL) →