About Mt. Kalawitan
Mt. Kalawitan is a 2,714-meter peak situated on the tri-boundary of Mountain Province (Sabangan), Benguet and Ifugao in the Cordillera Central of northern Luzon, Philippines. It is one of the highest mountains in the country, noted for its mossy forests, pine forests, grassland summit and panoramic views of surrounding Cordillera ranges. The mountain is a recognized hiking and mountaineering destination with trails originating from Sabangan.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a strenuous mountain hike through pine forests and mossy forests leading to an open grassland summit. The summit area offers wide views of the Cordillera mountain ranges and surrounding provinces. The environment is cool and often cloudy with moss-covered trees near the top. There are no developed structures at the summit; visitors explore trails, campsites and viewpoints. Guides are typically required and camping is common for overnight hikes.
Key highlights
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2,714-meter summit among the highest peaks in the Philippines
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Mossy forest and pine forest along the ascent
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Open grassland summit with panoramic Cordillera views
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Tri-boundary location of Mountain Province, Benguet and Ifugao
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Major mountaineering destination in the Cordillera Central