Cordillera (CAR) · Luzon
Mt. Kabunian
1,726 m above sea level · Benguet · 16.803°N, 120.633°E · effort 5/9
The sacred mountain of Bakun, named for the great god of the Igorots, with wooden coffins tucked into its limestone cliffs. Part of the famed Bakun Trio day-hike circuit, its trail hangs over the Bakun River gorge.
Access and permits
Registration required
Guide required for the approach described below.
The provincial tourism page requires registration at the Bakun Municipal Tourism Office and a local guide for the Poblacion approach. Its page dates are not policy effective dates or trip-date clearance.
Arrange with: Bakun municipal tourism office, Poblacion, Bakun
Research checked 2026-10-26. Source date: 2026-01-30; page modified 2026-08-05. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabunian Trail | Poblacion, Bakun, Benguet | 5/9 | C | 9.5 km out-and-back | Day hike (~3–4 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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.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. Kabunian 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.
Available to download
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Nearby mountains
- Mt. Tenglawan 1,910 m · 4 km away
- Mt. Tagpew (Kibungan) 2,093 m · 5 km away
- Mt. Lobo (Bakun) 2,193 m · 7 km away