Caraga · Mindanao
Mt. Mayapay
675 m above sea level · Agusan del Norte · 8.878°N, 125.468°E · effort 4/9
The flat-topped plateau brooding over Butuan and the Agusan delta, tied to the legend of the ancient Kingdom of Butuan. A steep, rooty climb through second-growth forest to cliff viewpoints above the river plain.
Access and permits
Before you go
A February 2026 Butuan City notice advertised a Mount Mayapay charity hike; it does not state a route or general visitor rules. A 2025 account identifies a Nong-nong approach and cautions about a military area.
Arrange with: Butuan City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department, Bonbon and Nong-nong barangays and relevant Indigenous community authorities
Research checked 2026-10-27. Source date: 2026-02-23. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiyapay Trail | Brgy. Bonbon, Butuan City | 4/9 | C | 5.4 km out-and-back | Day hike (~1.5–2 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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.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. Mayapay 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
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