Cordillera (CAR) · Luzon
Mt. Ugo
2,150 m above sea level · Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya · 16.319°N, 120.803°E · effort 5–7/9
A long, lovely traverse through pine forests and Kalanguya villages between Kayapa and Itogon, born as a hiking destination after a 1987 plane crash on its slopes. Rolling ridge walking at its Cordilleran best.
Access and permits
Before you go
Itogon EO21 fire closure in April was lifted by EO23 effective May 1, according to May 4 reporting. Do not retain the April closure as current. Not verified: current guide, slot, fee and document requirements; original EO23.
Arrange with: Local tourism office and protected-area office for the intended approach
Research checked 2026-09-08. Source date: 2026-05-04. Current access and fees must be confirmed before travel.
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pangawan–Tinongdan Traverse | Pangawan, Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya → Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet | 7/9 | B | 29.1 km traverse | 2 days (~11-17 h moving) |
| Lusod Trail (backtrail) | Sitio Lusod, Itogon, Benguet | 5/9 | B | ~19 km (estimated, no mapped route) | Overnight |
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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.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. Ugo 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.
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