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Mt. Tuwato

1,692 m above sea level · Ilocos Sur · 17.032°N, 120.636°E · effort 6/9

Topographic map of Mt. Tuwato 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.

A rugged circuit above Quirino, Ilocos Sur, on the wild western shoulder of the Cordillera. Pine ridgelines, Bago villages and long quiet days - the anti-crowd alternative to the Benguet classics.

  • Quirino circuit
  • Pine ridgelines
  • Uncrowded

Access and permits

Before you go

PIA Cervantes feature reports medical clearance and trained guides. Do not apply it automatically to a Sigay approach. Not verified: approach-specific booking, fees and current access.

Arrange with: Local tourism office and protected-area office for the intended approach

Research checked 2026-09-08. Source date: 2026; exact day unavailable. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.

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Trails

TrailJump-offEffortTechnicalDistanceTime
Tuwato CircuitPoblacion, Quirino, Ilocos Sur6/9C16.8 km loopOvernight (~8-11 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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.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. Tuwato offline

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