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Hike Islands Philippines
Visayas Islands Mountains
The central section of the archipelago is comprised of several large islands such as Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and Samar. These form what is known as the Visayas. From Manila, travel to the Visayas requires a plane ride to the major centers such as Cebu City, Bacolod City, and Iloilo City. Though the islands do not have grand mountain ranges such as those found in Luzon and Mindanao, there are hiking destinations of note. Chief among these is Mt. Kanlaon in Negros, the region's tallest mountain at 2435 MASL.
Alto Peak
Ormoc City, Leyte
Major jump-off: Lake Danao National Park, Ormoc
LLA: 11.1061 N, 124.7097 E, 1332 MASL (unverified)
Days required / Hours to summit: 3-4 days / 11-14 hours*
Specs: Exploration, Major Climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 3 with unestablished trails
Balaan Bukid / MT. Balaan
Guimaras Island
Major jumpoff: Bgy. Hoskyn, Jordan, Guimaras
LLA: 10°39'48"N, 122°34'5"E, 170+ MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: Half-day / 45 minutes
Specs: Minor Climb, Difficulty 2/9, Trail Class 1
Mt. Kanlaon: Negros Island / 2435m (#27)
Mt. Madjaas
Culasi, Antique
Major jumpoff: Brgy. Flores, Culasi
Elevation: 2113m (HP - Panay Island)
Days required / Hours to summit: 3-4 days / 14 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 8/9, Trail class 1-4
Features: Open slopes, Mossy forest, Waterfalls, Highest Point
Mt. Manaphag
Pan de Azucar Island, Concepcion, Iloilo
Entry point: Brgy. Tambaliza, Pan de Azucar Is.
Exit point: Sitio Ponting, Pan de Azucar Is.
LLA: 606 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 3-4 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Exploratory, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 4-6*
Features: Island peak with very steep slopes and non-existent trails
Mt. Mandalagan: Negros Oriental / 1880m
Mt. Manunggal
Balamban, Cebu
Jump-off point: Brgy. Magsaysay, Balamban
LLA: 1003 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 3-5 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Historical trail, Trail class 1-2
Mt. Nangtud: Panay Island / 2080m
Mt. Napulak: Iloilo / 366m
Mt. Talinis
Dauin and Valencia City, Negros Oriental
Entry point: Brgy. Bediao, Dauin
Exit point: Brgy. Apolong, Valencia City
LLA: 1903 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 2-3 days / 10-11 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 2-4
Features: Lakes, waterfalls, mossy forest
Mt. Tres Marias
Almeria, Biliran
Major jumpoff: Brgy. Sampao, Almeria
LLA: 1315 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 6-7 hours / 2 days
Specs: Major Climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 2-4
Features: Waterfalls, Stream crossing, Mossy Forest
Osmeña Peak
Dalaguete and Badian, Cebu
Entry point: Mantalongon Market, Dalaguete, Cebu
Exit point: Brgy. Matutinao, Badian, Cebu
LLA: 09° 49.209N; 123° 26.541E; 1013 MASL
Days required / Trek time: 1-2 days / 1-2 hours (summit) 4-5 hours (falls)
Specs: Minor Climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail Class 1-2
WATERFALLS
Bangon-Bugtong and Veriato Falls
Calbayog City, Samar
Height: 60 meters (estimate)
Jump-off point: Brgy. Bugtong, Calbayog City
Trail length: 20-30 minutes
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