Ilocos Region · Luzon
Tirad Peak
1,154 m above sea level · Ilocos Sur · 17.139°N, 120.637°E · effort 4/9
The peak above Tirad Pass, where Gen. Gregorio del Pilar and sixty men held the Spanish-era trail against American pursuit in 1899. A pilgrimage climb as much historical as scenic, ending on a marker-topped ridge over the Ilocos cordillera.
Access and permits
Before you go
The Act establishes the Tirad Pass Protected Landscape, not a summit booking procedure. Historical hiking accounts call their Tirad Peak 1,388 m, while this catalog maps a 1,154 m point; their identity and exact route are not reconciled.
Arrange with: Tirad Pass Protected Landscape protected-area office and Gregorio del Pilar municipal tourism office
Research checked 2026-10-26. Source date: 2022-04-08. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.
Supreme Court E-Library - Tirad Pass Protected Landscape Act, RA 11687
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirad Pass Trail | Gregorio del Pilar, Ilocos Sur; exact departure to confirm | 4/9 | B | 11 km out-and-back (route partly mapped) | Day hike (~3–4 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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.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 Tirad 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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