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Davao Region · Mindanao

Mt. Apo

2,954 m above sea level · Davao del Sur, North Cotabato · 6.987°N, 125.271°E · effort 6–8/9

Topographic map of Mt. Apo with its mapped routes in orange and the summit marked
Mapped routes in orange; the triangle marks the summit. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · relief: Mapzen (AWS Open Data) · map: Bundok ng Pinas.

The grandfather of Philippine mountains and the nation's highest point. Sulfur vents, the vast summit boulder field, Lake Venado's mirror flats and the old crater make every route a grand tour.

  • Highest peak in PH
  • Lake Venado
  • Boulder field
  • Sulfur vents

Access and permits

Before you go

DENR-attributed reporting gives the annual June 1–August 31 closure; the end date does not itself verify September reopening. September reopening and every trailhead's documents, guides and rates require confirmation.

Arrange with: LGU of your trailhead (Kidapawan / Sta. Cruz / Digos)

Research checked 2026-09-08. Source date: 2026-06-01. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.

Mindanao Times / DENR XI — Mt. Apo closed to climbers until Aug.31

Trails

TrailJump-offEffortTechnicalDistanceTime
Kidapawan TrailBrgy. Ilomavis, Kidapawan, N. Cotabato8/9D16.8 km out-and-back2-3 days (~7-10 h moving)
Sta. Cruz TrailBrgy. Sibulan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur6/9C14.7 km traverse3 days
Kapatagan (Digos) TrailBrgy. Kapatagan, Digos, Davao del Sur7/9C~28 km (estimated, no mapped route)2-3 days
Baroring TrailSitio Baroring, Calinan District, Davao City6/9C16 km out-and-back2-3 days
Culan TrailSitio Culan, Kapatagan, Digos, Davao del Sur7/9C15.1 km out-and-back2-3 days

Effort (1-9) is computed from distance, ascent and terrain; technical (A-E) follows the trail class, from a clear path (A) to real climbing (E). Elevations, grades and trail data are indicative - always verify with the LGU / DENR before a climb. Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.

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