Cordillera (CAR) · Luzon
Mt. Kalawitan
2,714 m above sea level · Mountain Province · 16.961°N, 120.971°E · effort 7/9
A quiet giant between Bontoc and Sabangan, wrapped in one of the most pristine mossy forests in the Cordillera. Far fewer crowds than Pulag, with airy pine ridges low on the mountain giving way to cloud forest.
Access and permits
Before you go
DOT lists Kalawitan in Bontoc and Sabangan but gives no current entry procedure. Confirm the exact departure, registration, guide arrangements, camping permission and fees with the relevant municipality; a tourism listing is not permission to hike.
Arrange with: Bontoc or Sabangan municipal tourism office for the chosen approach
Research checked 2026-09-09. Source date: undated. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayyo/Talubin Trail | Bayyo, Bontoc | 7/9 | C | 25.2 km loop | Overnight (~11-16 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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.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. Kalawitan 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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