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Mt. Ulap

1,846 m above sea level · Benguet · 16.290°N, 120.631°E · effort 3/9

Topographic map of Mt. Ulap 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.

An eco-trail over grassy ridges and pine stands in Itogon, famous for the Gungal Rock photo op and near-constant views. One of the best-organized community-run day hikes near Baguio.

  • Gungal Rock
  • Grassland ridges
  • Community eco-trail

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.

Artemio Dumlao / Philstar — Benguet trekking trails reopen

Trails

TrailJump-offEffortTechnicalDistanceTime
Ampucao-Sta. Fe TraverseAmpucao, Itogon, Benguet3/9B10.7 km out-and-backDay hike (~2-3 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 Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.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. Ulap 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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