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Hike Islands Philippines
Northern Mindanao Mountains
In Northern MIndanao lies four of the top 10 highest mountains in the Philippines, three of which are in the Kitanglad mountain range. The forests of this range, together with those of Mt. Kalatungan and Mt. Malindang, are very rich in biodiversity. In fact, the Philippine Eagle is said to still roam some of those places. The mossy forests are also spectacular. Mountaineers from Luzon will find it a thrilling experience to climb in Mindanao; the local mountaineering culture is distinct and there are also tribes to encounter, such as the Talaandig in Bukidnon. In spite of security fears and apprehensions, Northern Mindanao is actually quite safe for climbing. It would be best, though, to coordinate with local mountaineering groups.
Mt. Dulang-Dulang
Lantapan, Bukidnon
Major jump-off: Sitio Bol-ogan, Brgy. Songco, Lantapan
LLA: 8.09798°N 124.9605°E 2938 MASL (#2)
Days required / Hours to summit: 2 days / 10 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 2-4
Specs (Traverse): Major climb, Difficulty 8/9, Trail class 2-4 with roped segments
Mt. Hibok-Hibok
Camiguin Island
Jump-off point: Ardent Hot Spring, Mambajao, Camiguin
LLA: 9°12′2″N; 124°40′5″E; 1332 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 3-5 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 4/9, Trail class 3
Mt. Hibok-Hibok/Crater Trail
Camiguin Island
Jump-off point: Brgy. Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin
LLA: 9°12′2″N; 124°40′5″E; 1332 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 5 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 3
Mt. Kalatungan
Talakag and Pangantucan, Bukidnon
Entry point: Brgy. Miarayon, Talakag
Exit point: Brgy. Mendis, Pangantucan
LLA: 7°57'18"N 124°48'09"E 2824 MASL (#6)
Days required / Hours to summit: 3-4 days / 15 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 9/9, Trail class 3-4
Features: Tribal domain, mossy forest
Mt. Kitanglad
Impasug-ong, Bukidnon
Major jump-off: Sitio Intavas,La Fortuna, Impasugong
LLA: 8°8'2"N; 124°47'0"E; 2,899 MASL (#4)
Days required / Hours to summit:
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 2-4
Mt. Lumot
Balatucan Range, Misamis Oriental
Major jump-off: Sitio Harrohay, Brgy. Lunotan, Gingoog City
LLA: 8°40'51"N, 125°2'34"E, 2320 MASL (summit)
Days required / Hours to summit: 3 days / 8 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 3
Mt. Maagnaw: Bukidnon / 2742m (#8)
Mt. Malindang: Misamas Occidental:
Mt. Sumagaya: Misamis Oriental: 2248m
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