Cordillera (CAR) · Luzon
Mt. Tabayoc
2,842 m above sea level · Benguet · 16.689°N, 120.886°E · effort 4/9
The second highest peak in Luzon, rising above Lake Tabeo and the mystical "Four Lakes" of Kabayan. Its summit push is a scramble through gnarled, moss-draped forest with wooden ladders near the top.
Access and permits
Before you go
Benguet Tourism identifies Lake Tabeo in Ballay as the Four Lakes registration and jump-off area near Tabayoc. Its page covers the lakes, not summit permission, and leaves rates and guide details unpublished. Lake registration alone is not summit authorization.
Arrange with: Kabayan municipal tourism office and Barangay Ballay; confirm the summit authority
Research checked 2026-10-26. Source date: undated. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tabeo Trail | Lake Tabeo, Ballay, Kabayan | 4/9 | C | 4.2 km out-and-back | Day hike (~1.5–2.5 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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.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. Tabayoc 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. Pulag 2,926 m · 10 km away
- Mt. Osdung 2,615 m · 14 km away
- Mt. Timbak 2,717 m · 16 km away