Mt. Polis

Mt. Polis is a mountain viewpoint straddling the border of Bauko in Mountain Province and Hungduan in Ifugao, accessed via Barangay Bagnen Oriente in Bauko. Rising to about 1,895 meters above sea level along the Cordillera Central, it is known for its sea of clouds, sunrise views, and mossy and pine forests. The summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys and is a popular hiking destination in the northern Philippines.

Visitors can expect a moderate mountain hike through pine and mossy forest trails leading to an open summit viewpoint. At the top, there is a wide panoramic vista of the Cordillera mountain ranges, valleys, and on clear early mornings, a dense sea of clouds below the summit. The area is undeveloped with natural trails and a viewpoint clearing, primarily visited for sunrise viewing, photography, and nature appreciation.

Mt. Polis forms part of the Cordillera Central and has long served as a natural boundary between Mountain Province and Ifugao. The mountain lies along the historic Halsema Highway corridor, the main highland route developed during the American period to connect Baguio with the Mountain Province interior.

The mountain is within the ancestral domain of the Kankanaey people of Bauko and near Ifugao communities of Hungduan. It overlooks traditional rice terrace landscapes and is valued locally as a community watershed and cultural landmark, with local guides from Bagnen Oriente facilitating visitor access.