The Best Trails in Cordillera Administrative Region (Philippines)

Cambulo - Pula (Batad to Barlig traverse 1/2)

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Byxtra

Distance

4.14mi

Elevation +

1588f

TrailRank

49

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I accidentally erased the recording of the first part of Batad to Barlig traverse. Anyway, the trail from Batad to the village of Cambulo is pretty straightforward and easy to follow. In Cambulo you can have a lunch and ...

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Barlig - Mt. Amuyao - Barlig

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Byxtra

Distance

7.45mi

Elevation +

4347f

TrailRank

47

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One-day hike from the township of Barlig to the summit of mighty Amuyao and back. Once you find your way through the warren of baranguay alleyways and adjacent rice paddies the trail would be pretty straightforward. Ther...

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Pula - Barlig (Batad to Barlig traverse 2/2)

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Byxtra

Distance

7.12mi

Elevation +

2333f

TrailRank

42

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The trail from Pula to Barlig runs through a heavily forested area crossing the border between Ifugao and Mountain Province. The path is sometimes obscurred by roots and foliage so be careful to not to go astray. Also pa...

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Mount Ampacao

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Jakub W

Distance

6.16mi

Elevation +

1549f

TrailRank

41

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From Sagada to Danum lake you follow the concrete road going up from the town. After a few kilometres you turn left, you pass next to the lake, the road becomes sealed. You cross a gate and shortly afterwards you take a ...

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From Sagada to Mt Kiltepan

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Jakub W

Distance

6.20mi

Elevation +

1339f

TrailRank

40

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To go to Mt Kiltepan you follow the main concrete road coming to Sagada, and after around 3 kilometres (just before a petrol station) you turn left to a sealed road. You continue a few hundred metres, there will be a mar...

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Hungduan - Mt. Napulauan - Hapao (1/2)

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Byxtra

Distance

3.77mi

Elevation +

4961f

TrailRank

37

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The first part of two-day Mt. Napulauan trek. The trail ascends steeply from Hungduan Poblacion and will have to climb approximately 1.500 elevation metres within roughly six kilometres. Due to us carrying big backpac...

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Mt Langsayan Ridge Traverseoj

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AL Pine

Distance

8.66mi

Elevation +

1844f

TrailRank

36

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Follow the road north out of Sagada to Bangaan instead of the beginning of this route it takes you through the rice fields (not advised). The route does go through areas that might be private property near Bangaan (not ...

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Hungduan - Mt. Napulauan - Hapao (2/2)

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Byxtra

Distance

5.97mi

Elevation +

105f

TrailRank

36

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The second part of Mt. Napulauan trek. There´s a clearing at the summit big enough for up to twenty people to sleep over. Early morning views from the top are truly magnificent (provided that the mist disperses you might...

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The Sagada Loop

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AL Pine

Distance

12.52mi

Elevation +

2418f

TrailRank

34

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This loop track takes in Mt Kiltepan viewpoint, Marlboro Country, Blue Soil and the rice terraces. Good views on the trail but lots of road walking. Stop at Gaia cafe on the way back for food.

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Batad to Cambulo v.v.

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esilver

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Distance

6.72mi

Elevation +

1768f

TrailRank

34

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Trail starts in Batad, passing the rice terraces (note: the path is sometimes not more than a line of stones and can get very narrow) followed by a single track through the rain forest, crossing small rivers and finally ...

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Walk in Batad

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Jakub W

Distance

2.49mi

Elevation +

522f

TrailRank

32

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We arrived to Batad from Banaue with a tricycle, so we have started the walk from Batad saddle (more powerful tricycles or jeepneys can leave you at the end of the concrete road a good few hundred metres down). From B...

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Mt Ampacao Traverse

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AL Pine

Distance

6.90mi

Elevation +

1696f

TrailRank

28

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Loop hike past Lake Danum to Mt Ampacao along the ridge. Some good views with lots of bush whacking involved in places.

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Awa View Deck

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speeddragon

Distance

2.78mi

Elevation +

2116f

TrailRank

22

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Hiking go the Awa View Deck with a local guide from Batad. Start and finish at Ramon Homestay. Linear trail. Need to be careful on the way down, mainly if rained in the days before. The trail should be easily recogniz...

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Banaue Rice Terraces.

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recerk

Distance

6.60mi

Elevation +

1460f

TrailRank

22

About this trail I have to say that is very dangerous since is very slippery and the high in many points is too high. Is very amazing and recommendable, but be very careful! Do not take kids. The wort parts are in the mi...

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Blue lagoon-1, Sagada Mt. Province

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Li Za Woander

Distance

0.90mi

Elevation +

167f

TrailRank

20

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We hike the blue soil first but I was not able to record. Then after that, we went to the blue lagoon waterfalls. Certainly, the beauty is worth visiting for more than 1 time. I will go back again and again if there's a ...

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Sagada - Echo Valley - Underground River - Small waterfalls

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joris knetsch

Distance

2.78mi

Elevation +

1621f

TrailRank

19

Nice and easy tour, only difficulty are the slippery muddy paths after rain. The valley is beautiful, and crossing the underground river is fun. It's a nice scenic short hike. Hiking boots/shoes recommended because of th...

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Philippines 4X4 Total Madness Trail 2014

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philippines4x4

Distance

37.25mi

Elevation +

10000f

TrailRank

19

The worse trail you can ever do in Philippines but do it soon as they planning and have started to pave this track from North side. Extreme track only just wide enough for a Nissan Patrol y61. Lots of road slips that nee...

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Mt. Kabunian, Bakun

Alpine Climbing

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MakeYourOwnAdventure

Distance

4.54mi

Elevation +

3468f

TrailRank

19

Pay the entrance fee. If you're experienced and prefer going without a guide, reason with the park officials. Always strive for minimum impact on the wilderness. Respect local customs. Lots of exposure in this climb, ...

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Route up to Mt Pulog trail head

Dual-sport Motorcycle

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theoutdoorinfo

Distance

7.18mi

Elevation +

4177f

TrailRank

19

This route takes you as far up Mt Pulog as it is possible to go by motorbike. After the end it is a hike and its not permitted to ride a motorbike. The route up is mostly concrete. But has a few sections of mud/stones. ...

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Sagada North

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recerk

Distance

10.93mi

Elevation +

2277f

TrailRank

19

The first 5.5km do not follow. Use the road. Unless you enjoy getting lost. For the rest, is ok. but much road. The best from km9 to km13. If somehow you can skip the rest, do it. In Km13 there is a viewdeck and they ...

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Sagada - Bokong Waterfall

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Jorim Holtey-Weber

Distance

1.37mi

Elevation +

210f

TrailRank

17

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Short walk from Sagada town proper to the Bokong Waterfall. You don't need a guide, ever the stairs behind the beautiful bougainvillea (1st picture). From there the path is obvious.

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Midas trail

Mountain Bike

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shogsbro

Distance

21.59mi

Elevation +

2982f

TrailRank

16

TipTop / Pacdal Circle / Mansion House / Romulo Drive / Tuding / Ucab / Midas / Virac / Skyview / Laokan Rd / South Drive / Villa Cordillera / Pacdal Circle / TipTOp

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Sagada hanging coffins for free!

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.reno

Distance

0.98mi

Elevation +

233f

TrailRank

16

Going from the end of the trail to avoid having to hire a guide. The path starts just next to the "gas station". (Sorry no pics of the actual coffins).

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MALAAP TO ABRA

Off Road

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philippines4x4

Distance

13.29mi

Elevation +

3990f

TrailRank

15

Two route to get to Abra Kalinga road. Easy and hard. Go left for easy go straight 15 degree to left for hard at the bridge. If wet don't try hard its just not passable. If dry go this way and visit the bridge built by t...

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Calanasan to Pinukpuk trail and road

Off Road

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philippines4x4

Distance

68.06mi

Elevation +

9436f

TrailRank

14| 4.67

1 day trail. overnight in Calanasan BB hotel. Nothing at the end of the trail. Expect security check on routes.

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