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The World’s 100 Best Hikes

Mount Pulag

Benguet, Luzon, Philippines

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Mount Pulag

A mountain hike in Benguet to the highest peak in Luzon, usually started in the early hours to reach the summit by sunrise. The trail passes from pine forest through mossy forest to dwarf bamboo grasslands, where a sea of clouds often covers the valleys.

Highlights

  • Sea of clouds at sunrise
  • Mossy forest section
  • Dwarf bamboo grassland summit

Good to know

  • Mandatory guide, medical clearance and entrance fees
  • Ambangeg Trail round trip around 7–12 hours
  • Muddy, slippery trail; cold, windy, often rainy summit

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