Mount Palali

Mount Palali is a prominent mountain located in the municipality of Quezon in Nueva Vizcaya province, part of the Caraballo Mountain Range in northern Luzon. Rising to about 1,707 meters above sea level, it is known for its forested slopes, diverse flora and fauna, and panoramic views of the Cagayan Valley and surrounding ranges. The mountain is a popular hiking destination requiring a guided trek and is valued for its natural landscape and watershed importance.

Visitors can expect a strenuous forested trek to the summit of Mount Palali via established trails starting from barangay jump-off points in Quezon. The route passes through dense forest, grassy ridges and steep sections with views of the Cagayan Valley, Caraballo and Sierra Madre ranges. At the summit, hikers find open grassland and 360-degree panoramas. The area is largely natural with no developed summit structures, and visits are typically done as a guided day hike or overnight camp.

Mount Palali is part of the Caraballo Mountains, a major watershed divide between the Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon, long used as a natural landmark and forest reserve in northern Luzon.

The mountain and surrounding forests are traditionally associated with indigenous communities of Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino and are valued locally for watershed protection and as a community hiking landmark.