About Blue Soil Hills
Blue Soil Hills is a distinctive natural attraction in Barangay Balugan, Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. The site is known for its hillsides covered in bluish-green soil, a coloration attributed to high copper sulfate content in the earth. Surrounded by pine forests and rolling terrain, it offers a stark contrast to the typical brown mountain soil. The hills are accessed by a guided trek from Sagada town and are noted for their unusual geology and scenic landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a guided trek through pine forests and open rolling hills to reach slopes covered in powdery blue-green soil. The landscape is natural and undeveloped, with scattered pine trees, grassy ridges and exposed patches of colored earth that appear more vivid when damp. There are no structures on site; the experience is focused on viewing the unusual soil formation, walking along trails and taking photographs of the surrounding mountain scenery.
Key highlights
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Distinctive bluish-green soil caused by high copper sulfate content
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Pine forest and rolling hill landscape surrounding the site
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Scenic views of Sagada's northern mountains and valleys
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Off-the-beaten-path trekking experience from Sagada town
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Photogenic contrast between blue soil and green vegetation