About Paminahawa Ridge
Paminahawa Ridge is a grassy ridge viewpoint in Barangay Impalutao, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, Philippines, along the Sayre Highway corridor between Malaybalay and Cagayan de Oro. Known for panoramic views of surrounding mountains, valleys and pine forests, it is notable for its sea of clouds at sunrise. Developed as a local ecotourism site, it offers short hikes, camping and photography in an open highland landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open, grass-covered ridge with pine trees and a view deck overlooking valleys and distant mountain ranges. Access involves a short uphill trek from the roadside jump-off in Impalutao to the ridge crest. The main draw is sunrise and sea of clouds viewing, with wide open areas for sightseeing and photography. The site has basic camping grounds and cottages in a cool, rural highland setting adjacent to the Impalutao pine forest area.
Key highlights
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Sea of clouds and sunrise viewing from the ridge crest
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Panoramic views of Bukidnon mountains, valleys and pine forests
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Open grassland ridge landscape with cool highland climate
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Short trek and camping area with view deck and cottages
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Location adjacent to Impalutao Pine Forest and CEDAR area
Route
| By road | Accessible via Sayre Highway from Malaybalay City or Cagayan de Oro to Impasug-ong, with jump-off point in Barangay Impalutao followed by a short trek to the ridge |
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| By public transport | Buses and vans plying the Cagayan de Oro - Malaybalay route via Sayre Highway stop at Impasug-ong/Impalutao; habal-habal or tricycle to jump-off then trek |