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Mt. Samat

553 m above sea level · Bataan · 14.604°N, 120.508°E · effort 2/9

Topographic map of the area around the Mt. Samat summit
No mapped route yet - the summit area is shown. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · relief: Mapzen (AWS Open Data) · map: Bundok ng Pinas.

The hallowed hill of the Fall of Bataan, crowned by the towering Memorial Cross of the Dambana ng Kagitingan shrine. A short forest trail offers a reflective walk through WWII history.

  • Dambana ng Kagitingan
  • WWII shrine
  • Memorial Cross

Access and permits

Before you go

Bataan's listing identifies the shrine in Diwa, Pilar, but does not establish current hiking access or charges. Confirm the chosen walking approach, entry hours, restrictions and fees. The page footer's office hours refer to the provincial capitol, not the shrine.

Arrange with: Mt. Samat shrine administration and Pilar municipal tourism office

Research checked 2026-09-09. Source date: 2021-09-28. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.

Bataan Provincial Government - Mt. Samat National Shrine

Trails

TrailJump-offEffortTechnicalDistanceTime
Shrine TrailBrgy. Diwa, Pilar, Bataan2/9A~8 km (estimated, no mapped route)Day hike (1.5-2 h up)

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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.

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