Bicol Region · Luzon
Mt. Isarog
1,966 m above sea level · Camarines Sur · 13.658°N, 123.373°E · effort 6/9
A vast forested volcano rising over Naga City, home to endemic shrews, cloud rats and the deep Malabsay Falls gorge. Its national park trails climb through some of Bicol's best-preserved rainforest.
Access and permits
Permit required
Guide required for the approach described below.
Naga's Panicuason summit service requires application, ID, waiver, payment and assigned guide; one guide per five hikers, twenty hikers at a time, two-day summit itinerary. Undated fee schedule and exact trip availability require confirmation; does not cover all entrances.
Arrange with: DENR CENRO / Naga City ENRO
Research checked 2026-09-08. Source date: undated. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.
Naga City — Securing Permit to Hike at Mt. Isarog Natural Park
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panicuason Trail | Brgy. Panicuason, Naga City | 6/9 | C | 9.9 km out-and-back | Overnight (~5-7 h moving) |
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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.
Take Mt. Isarog offline
Bundok ng Pinas keeps a personal climb log, records your track with the screen off, saves this mountain's topographic map for use without signal and shows the same access notes on the trail. No account needed.
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