About Mount 387
Mount 387, also known as Batong Amat, is a hiking mountain in Barangay Puncan, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, part of the Caraballo Mountain Range. Standing at 387 meters above sea level, it is known for its open grassy slopes, scattered pine trees, and panoramic views of surrounding mountains and valleys. Popular as a beginner-friendly day hike, it offers a well-established trail, sunrise viewpoints, and community-based tourism managed by local guides.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a moderately easy hike along an open, grassy ridge with scattered pine trees and exposed trails leading to a summit viewpoint. The landscape offers panoramic views of the Caraballo and Sierra Madre ranges, valleys, and nearby Pantabangan area. The jump-off is at Barangay Puncan where registration and guide assignment take place. The trail is mostly sun-exposed with some steep sections, suitable for sunrise hikes, photography, and sightseeing.
Key highlights
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Panoramic 360-degree views of Caraballo and Sierra Madre mountain ranges
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Open grassy slopes and pine-dotted ridge ideal for photography
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Beginner-friendly trail suitable for day hike and sunrise trek
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Well-established summit viewpoint overlooking valleys and Pantabangan area
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Community-based tourism with local guides from Barangay Puncan
History of Mount 387
Named after its elevation of 387 meters above sea level; part of the Caraballo Mountain Range that links the Sierra Madre and Cordillera Central ranges in northern Luzon
Culture & Context
Managed as a community-based ecotourism site by residents of Barangay Puncan, providing livelihood for local guides and supporting environmental stewardship of the grassland landscape
Route
| By air | Fly to Clark International Airport or Ninoy Aquino International Airport, then continue by land to Carranglan, Nueva Ecija |
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