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Mt. Tapulao (High Peak)

2,037 m above sea level · Zambales · 15.481°N, 120.121°E · effort 7/9

Topographic map of Mt. Tapulao (High Peak) with its mapped routes in orange and the summit marked
Mapped routes in orange; the triangle marks the summit. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · relief: Mapzen (AWS Open Data) · map: Bundok ng Pinas.

The highest point of the Zambales range, approached by an endless old mining road that climbs from lowland heat into pine and mossy forest. Its name comes from the pine trees ("tapulaw") that crown it.

  • Pine forest
  • Old chromite mine
  • 18-km road walk

Access and permits

Entry requirements have not been established for this mountain. Confirm current access, permits, guides and fees with the local tourism or protected-area office for your exact itinerary before travel. Missing information does not mean permission to enter.

Trails

TrailJump-offEffortTechnicalDistanceTime
Dampay-Salaza TrailBrgy. Dampay-Salaza, Palauig, Zambales7/9B~53.8 km (estimated, no mapped route)Overnight (~12-18 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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.

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