Mount Hibok-Hibok

Mount Hibok-Hibok is an active stratovolcano and the highest peak on Camiguin Island in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, located in Yumbing, Mambajao. Rising to about 1,332 meters, it dominates the island's northwest interior. Notable for its 1948-1953 eruption that formed Mt. Vulcan and devastated nearby towns, it is now a protected natural landmark within the Timpoong and Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument, offering crater views, forested slopes, and geothermal features.

Visitors can expect a strenuous guided trek through forested slopes to the summit crater of an active volcano. The trail from the Yumbing jump-off passes through secondary forest, grassland and rocky sections to a crater rim with views of Camiguin Island, neighboring islands and the sea on clear days. At the summit area there are fumaroles, a small crater lake and geothermal vents. The surroundings include hot springs at the base such as Ardent Hot Springs.

Mount Hibok-Hibok has erupted in 1827, 1862, 1871-1875 and most notably 1948-1953. The 1871-1875 eruption created Mt. Vulcan on the northwest flank, while the 1948-1953 eruption devastated towns, caused significant casualties and buried areas now marked by the Sunken Cemetery. The volcano is monitored by PHIVOLCS and is part of the Timpoong and Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument established in 2004.

The volcano is a central natural landmark for Camiguin residents and a symbol of the island province. It features in local history and community memory due to past eruptions, and is valued for its ecological and geothermal importance. The surrounding natural monument is recognized as an ASEAN Heritage Park for its biodiversity and conservation value.