About Mount Inayawan
Mount Inayawan is a forested mountain located in the municipality of Nunungan, Lanao del Norte, Mindanao, Philippines, forming the highest peak of the Mount Inayawan Range Natural Park. Rising to about 1,535 meters above sea level, it is notable for its old-growth forest, crater lake Lake Nunungan, and rich biodiversity. Declared a protected natural park, it serves as an important watershed and habitat for endemic flora and fauna in northern Mindanao.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote, heavily forested mountain landscape within a protected natural park. The area features dense montane forest, ridges, and Lake Nunungan, a crater lake near the summit. There are no developed tourist structures; access is via rugged foot trails through forest and grassland. The visit is primarily nature-based, offering views of the surrounding ranges, birdlife, and pristine watershed environment. Exploration requires trekking with a local guide.
Key highlights
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Highest peak of the Mount Inayawan Range Natural Park at approximately 1,535 meters above sea level
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Lake Nunungan, a crater lake located within the mountain range
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Old-growth and montane forests with high biodiversity and endemic species
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Protected natural park and important watershed for Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur
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Remote trekking and nature exploration in a largely undisturbed environment
History of Mount Inayawan
Mount Inayawan Range was proclaimed as a Natural Park through Proclamation No. 1344 on July 30, 2007, and was later established as a legislated protected area under Republic Act No. 11038, the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (ENIPAS) Act of 2018, recognizing its watershed and biodiversity importance.
Culture & Context
The mountain range lies within the ancestral domain of the Maranao people and serves as a vital watershed and natural resource area for communities in Nunungan and surrounding municipalities in Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur.
Route
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