Mt. Amuyao

Mount Amuyao is the highest peak in Mountain Province at 2,702 meters above sea level, straddling the municipalities of Barlig and Banaue. Located in Barangay Macalana, Barlig, it is the tenth highest mountain in the Philippines. Notable for its twin peaks, extensive pine forests, mossy forests near the summit, and expansive sea of clouds, it is a major trekking destination in the Cordillera Central range offering panoramic views of surrounding provinces.

Visitors can expect a challenging multi-hour trek through pine forests and mossy forests to twin summits. The trail from Barlig via Macalana is steep and forested, opening to grassland near the top. At the summit, there are open viewpoints, a campsite area, and on clear mornings an extensive sea of clouds with views over Mountain Province, Ifugao and Isabela. Facilities are minimal and a local guide is required.

Mount Amuyao is culturally significant to the indigenous communities of Barlig and neighboring areas in the Cordillera, including Bontoc and Ifugao groups. The mountain and its forests are part of ancestral lands and traditional hunting and foraging areas, and the summit views encompass historic rice terrace landscapes of the region.