Mt. Iriga

Mt. Iriga, also known as Mount Asog, is a 1,196-meter stratovolcano located in Iriga City, Camarines Sur in the Bicol Region of the Philippines. It is notable for its forested slopes, large crater and panoramic views over Lake Buhi, Lake Bato and the Rinconada area. The mountain is a popular day-hike destination for its biodiversity, cool upland climate and distinctive volcanic landscape near the city center.

Visitors can expect a forested stratovolcano with established hiking trails leading through secondary forest and grassland to the crater rim and summit area. The setting offers views of Iriga City, Lake Buhi and Lake Bato, and surrounding plains of Camarines Sur. The hike involves moderately steep and rugged terrain. At the jump-off areas, visitors will find local guides and registration points. The summit area provides viewpoints for sightseeing and photography.

Mt. Iriga is an active stratovolcano monitored by PHIVOLCS. A major debris avalanche in 1628 created the depressions now occupied by Lake Buhi and Lake Bato, and a phreatic eruption was recorded in 1642. The volcano's formation and collapse history shaped the landscape of the Rinconada area in Camarines Sur.

Locally known as Mount Asog, the mountain features in Bicolano folklore and is a landmark for Iriga City and the Rinconada area. It is valued as a natural landmark and recreational mountain for local communities.