About Mount Malindang Range Natural Park
Mount Malindang Range Natural Park is a protected natural park centered on Mount Malindang (2,404 m) in Misamis Occidental, Mindanao, Philippines. Covering about 53,262 hectares across Don Victoriano Chiongbian and neighboring municipalities, it was initially established as a national park in 1971 and reclassified as a natural park in 2004. It is recognized as an ASEAN Heritage Park for its rich biodiversity, montane forests, crater lake and endemic flora and fauna.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rugged montane landscape with dense dipterocarp and mossy forests, grasslands, ridges and volcanic features including the summit of Mount Malindang and Lake Duminagat crater lake. The park offers forested trails, viewpoints, waterfalls and streams, and opportunities to observe endemic plants, birds and wildlife. Access is via designated trails with local guides, with basic visitor facilities at entry points and camping areas inside the park.
Key highlights
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ASEAN Heritage Park with high biodiversity and endemic species
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Mount Malindang summit at 2,404 meters above sea level
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Lake Duminagat crater lake within the park
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Primary montane and mossy forests and diverse wildlife
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Waterfalls and streams along forest trails