Central Luzon · Luzon
Mt. Tapulao (High Peak)
2,037 m above sea level · Zambales · 15.481°N, 120.121°E · effort 7/9
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.
Access and permits
Before you go
The original source could not be retrieved in this review; only indexed context was available. The legislative record identifies Tapulao in Palauig, but is a bill record, not a visitor permit or evidence of enactment. Current Dampay registration, guide rules, fees and access remain unverified; confirm them with Palauig authorities.
Arrange with: Palauig municipal tourism office and Dampay-Salaza barangay authorities
Research checked 2026-10-26. Source date: 2018 legislative history. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dampay-Salaza Trail | Brgy. Dampay-Salaza, Palauig, Zambales | 7/9 | B | ~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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.
Take Mt. Tapulao (High Peak) 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. Pinatubo 1,486 m · 45 km away
- Mt. Pundaquit 630 m · 65 km away
- Mt. Balingkilat 1,100 m · 69 km away