Bicol Region · Luzon
Mt. Masaraga
1,328 m above sea level · Albay · 13.310°N, 123.598°E · effort 5/9
Mayon's quieter neighbor, a forested cone above Ligao whose summit ridge gives the classic side-on view of Mayon's perfect profile. Steep and overgrown once past the farm belt.
Access and permits
Before you go
Republic Act 12227 establishes Mt. Masaraga Protected Landscape across parts of Polangui, Oas, Ligao and Tabaco and provides for its management. The law does not confirm current hiking procedures or the catalog’s Maninila departure.
Arrange with: Mt. Masaraga Protected Landscape management office and Ligao City tourism office; confirm the intended departure
Research checked 2026-10-27. Source date: 2025-07-09. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.
Philippine Congress / Supreme Court E-Library - Mt. Masaraga Protected Landscape Act
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligao Trail | Brgy. Maninila, Ligao City, Albay | 5/9 | C | ~14 km (estimated, no mapped route) | Day hike (~4–5 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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.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. Masaraga 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
Check Google Play for your device and country · listing checked 2026-11-09
Nearby mountains
- Mt. Mayon 2,463 m · 11 km away
- Mt. Malinao 1,548 m · 12 km away
- Mt. Iriga (Asog) 1,196 m · 22 km away