Mount Ulap
Mount Ulap - an easy Cordillera ridge of pines and grassland, sea-of-clouds and Ibaloi burial caves
The route
The line through Benguet (Cordillera), Philippines - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Nov-Mar (cool dry season)
Cool, misty; cold at dawn
Best in the cool dry season; a sea-of-clouds favourite; a guide/permit system. Confirm.
On the trail
Pine and grassland Cordillera ridges with burial caves
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Sunrise timing; the Ambanao Paoay peak
Getting there & staying
Itogon, from Baguio
Point-to-point may need transport between ends - confirm
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Baguio; limited or none on the trail
Guide (community system)
Permits & safety
Registration and a guide (community system). Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Cold at dawn, exposed ridges, crowds
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.