About Mount Hilong-Hilong
Mount Hilong-Hilong is the highest peak of the Hilong-Hilong mountain range in northeastern Mindanao, located in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Rising to about 2,012 meters above sea level, it is the highest point in the province and part of the eastern Mindanao cordillera. The mountain is noted for its dense dipterocarp forests, watershed importance, and rich biodiversity, attracting trekkers and nature enthusiasts.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rugged, forested mountain landscape with steep trails, dense tropical vegetation, and panoramic views from ridges and the summit on clear days. The area is largely undeveloped with no built structures at the peak, offering natural forest scenery, birdlife, and watershed streams. Access is via trailheads from Cabadbaran and requires a guided trek through forest and mountain slopes, with camping along the route for multi-day climbs.
Key highlights
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Highest peak in Agusan del Norte at approximately 2,012 meters elevation
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Part of the Hilong-Hilong Range in eastern Mindanao, also referred to as part of the Diwata Mountains
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Extensive primary and secondary dipterocarp forest with high biodiversity
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Important watershed for Cabadbaran and surrounding lowlands
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Panoramic views of Agusan del Norte, Butuan Bay and the Pacific coastline on clear weather
History of Mount Hilong-Hilong
Mount Hilong-Hilong forms part of the eastern Mindanao mountain system and has long served as a major watershed and forest reserve for northeastern Mindanao. It is recognized as the highest peak in Agusan del Norte and is included in national mapping and protected watershed classifications.
Culture & Context
The mountain and its surrounding forests lie within the ancestral and cultural landscape of indigenous groups in Agusan del Norte and are valued locally for watershed protection, biodiversity conservation and traditional forest use.
Route
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