Cordillera (CAR) · Luzon
Mt. Kapugan
1,305 m above sea level · Ifugao · 16.792°N, 121.081°E · effort 3/9
A grassland-and-forest hill above Kiangan, the historic heart of Ifugao, developed as an ecotourism climb in 2004. Two trails leave the same hanging bridge at Ambabag - a forested north face and a steep, sharp-grassed south face - and together make a traverse.
Access and permits
Before you go
A 2021 travel article recommends contacting Kiangan tourism to arrange a guide for Kapugan in Ambabag. It is not an authority notice or current permission.
Arrange with: Kiangan municipal tourism office and Ambabag barangay authorities
Research checked 2026-10-27. Source date: 2021-10-07. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambabag Traverse | Brgy. Ambabag, Kiangan, Ifugao | 3/9 | C | ~3.5 km (estimated, no mapped route) | Day hike (~2 h ascent) |
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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.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. Kapugan 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. Napulauan 2,642 m · 14 km away
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- Mt. Tabayoc 2,842 m · 24 km away