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)
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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)
Mt. Kalawitan (2,714+ MASL) Overnight | via Talubin (Bontoc) Trail
Mt. Kalawitan is one of the most revered mountains in the Cordilleras, located in the towns of Sabangan and Bontoc, Mountain Province. Standing at an elevation of 2,714+ MASL, it is possibly the 4th highest mountain in Luzon and unofficially the 10th highest mountain the Philippines. It is known for its scenic pine forest and … Continue reading Mt. Kalawitan (2,714+ MASL) Overnight | via Talubin (Bontoc) Trail
Highland Reflections: Kaisipan, Karanasan, at Kamalayan 