Trails in Philippines

9 mapped routes in the Philippines: 6 hiking trails, 2 cycling routes and 1 scenic drive. Together they cover 258 km with 6,847 m of climbing, and the highest point reaches 2,690 m. Every route has a GPX download, elevation profile, gradient and surface analysis.

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Plate PH · 9 routes · GPS traced

Mapped routes: 9
Total distance: 258km
Total climbing: 6,847m
Highest point: 2,690m
Water crossings: 6

Destination guide

About trails in the Philippines

The Philippines' routes run from the highlands of northern Luzon to the Visayas and Mindanao. In the Cordillera Central, the Mount Amuyao Traverse to Cambulo crosses from Barlig toward the rice terraces of Banaue, topping out near 2,700 m on one of the region's highest peaks. Benguet's Mount Ugo Marikit Circuit is a tough 47 km loop through pine forest near Itogon.

Closer to Manila, the Montalban Puray Mountain Loop climbs the limestone hills of Rizal, and the Tarak Ridge Loop Hike ascends the Mariveles mountains in Bataan with views over Manila Bay. In the Visayas, the Camotes Lake Danao Walk is an easy lakeside stroll, while Mindanao offers the Polanco Countryside MTB Loop in Zamboanga del Norte.

Best time to go: The dry season from about December to May is best; the typhoon and rainy season from June to November brings heavy rain, flooding and slippery trails.
Terrain: Mostly moderate hikes on muddy forest trails and ridge lines, with steep, rocky ground on the Cordillera peaks near 2,700 m.
Permits & access: Most mountain hikes require registration at the jump-off, and many, including Amuyao, Ugo and Puray, require a local guide, so arrive early and carry cash for fees.

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