Cordillera (CAR) · Luzon
Mt. Timbak
2,717 m above sea level · Benguet · 16.605°N, 120.764°E · effort 1/9
The third highest in Luzon yet the most accessible of the "Luzon 3-2-1", reached by a short road walk from the Halsema Highway past vegetable terraces. Its summit bears the calvary crosses of Atok and views across the Cordillera.
Access and permits
Before you go
Benguet Tourism lists Timbac Summit in Atok guide circuits and publishes guide-association contacts. The farm entrance charge is not a Timbak summit fee. No dated summit-access rule was established.
Arrange with: Atok municipal tourism office; confirm the Timbac summit approach separately from cave access
Research checked 2026-10-26. Source date: undated. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.
Benguet Tourism - Northern Blossom page, Atok guide circuits
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Km 55 Halsema Trail | Km 55, Halsema Highway, Atok | 1/9 | A | ~4.8 km (estimated, no mapped route) | Day hike (1–2 h ascent) |
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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.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. Timbak 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
Nearby mountains
- Mt. Osdung 2,615 m · 14 km away
- Mt. Pulag 2,926 m · 14 km away
- Mt. Tabayoc 2,842 m · 16 km away