About Mount Mas-ai
Mount Mas-ai is a forested mountain located in Barangay Del Pilar, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte, within the Hilong-Hilong Mountain Range in northeastern Mindanao. It is recognized as a local hiking and nature destination offering forested slopes, ridge views, and biodiversity. The mountain is accessed via Del Pilar and is part of Cabadbaran's ecotourism landscape, attracting trekkers and nature visitors seeking relatively undeveloped natural terrain near the city.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested mountain trail starting from Barangay Del Pilar with moderate to steep terrain through secondary forest and ridge lines. The area offers natural scenery, birdlife, and viewpoints over Cabadbaran and the surrounding Hilong-Hilong range. There are no developed visitor structures on the summit; the experience is primarily hiking and nature observation in a rural, undeveloped setting requiring local guidance.
Key highlights
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Part of the Hilong-Hilong Mountain Range in Cabadbaran
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Forested slopes and ridge viewpoints over Cabadbaran and Agusan del Norte
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Hiking and trekking access via Barangay Del Pilar
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Natural biodiversity and birdlife in a relatively undeveloped setting
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Rural mountain environment near Cabadbaran City proper
Route
| By road | Accessible by road from Cabadbaran City proper to Barangay Del Pilar, then by foot trail to the mountain slopes |
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| By public transport | Habal-habal (motorcycle taxi) or tricycle from Cabadbaran City center to Del Pilar is commonly used to reach the trailhead |
| Nearest airport |