About Mount Sicapoo
Mount Sicapoo is the highest mountain in Apayao Province, located in Barangay Butao, municipality of Calanasan in the Cordillera Administrative Region of northern Luzon, Philippines. Part of the Cordillera Central range, it rises to approximately 2,361 meters above sea level. The mountain is noted for its dense pine and mossy forests, rich biodiversity, and panoramic views, and is a challenging trekking destination for experienced hikers and mountaineers.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote, heavily forested mountain with steep trails through pine forests and mossy forest near the summit. The trek involves river crossings, ridge walks and camping areas, with panoramic views of the Cordillera Central and Apayao lowlands from the summit on clear days. There are no developed tourist structures at the peak; the experience is wilderness trekking with guide support and basic campsites.
Key highlights
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Highest peak in Apayao Province at approximately 2,361 meters above sea level
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Part of the Cordillera Central mountain range in northern Luzon
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Dense pine and mossy forests with high biodiversity
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Challenging multi-day trekking route for experienced mountaineers
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Panoramic summit views over Apayao and neighboring provinces
Culture & Context
The mountain lies within the ancestral domain of the Isnag (Isneg) people of Apayao, for whom the surrounding forests hold traditional cultural and livelihood significance
Route
| By road | Accessible by road to Calanasan municipality via Kabugao and then to Barangay Butao; final approach to trailhead requires 4x4 vehicle or motorcycle and then hiking |
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| By public transport |