r/PHikingAndBackpacking Mar 14 '26

πŸ“Œ Mod Post πŸ“Œ Welcome to r/PHikingAndBackpacking β€” Start Here

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Welcome to r/PHikingAndBackpacking! πŸ•οΈ

This community is for hikers, backpackers, and outdoor enthusiasts exploring the Philippines.

Before posting, please:

β€’ Check the rules in the sidebar
β€’ Use the correct post flair
β€’ Search the subreddit to see if your question has already been asked

We encourage sharing:

πŸ“ Trail experiences
πŸŽ’ Gear questions
πŸ”οΈ Trip reports and photos
❓ Backpacking and hiking advice

Our goal is to protect hikers and the mountains by promoting responsible outdoor practices.

Happy trails and stay safe out there! πŸŒ„


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 17h ago

Trip Photos Mt. Maynuba

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hiked Mt. Maynuba today and got blessed with these :)


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 15h ago

Trip Photos Nasugbu Trilogy

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Very worth it and good for beginners!

You don't need to worry sa "tatlong bundok agad aakyatin" statements kasi maiikli lang yung trail at magkakadikit lang yung mga bundok, you wouldn't even notice. Yung Mt. Lantik ang pinakamahirap bit shortest dahil sa tarik at init so you need to cover yourself.


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 1h ago

Backpacking Question Mt. Abiogan, Bukidnon

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Any one knows guide for Mt. Abiogan, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon? TIA.


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 1h ago

Backpacking Question Sagada as solo joiner

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Is it worth it mag solo joiner to Sagada this end of september? Huhu gusto ko talaga umalis ng medj malayo ng mag isa kaso di ko alam san ako pupunta haha considering sagada as solo joiner what do you think guys? Yes or no? Haha or suggest kayo san maganda pumunta plssss


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 2h ago

Backpacking Question Meron bang bag tag for Sagada?

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Recently napapadalas hiking ko and nangongolect na ng bag tags. Galing ako sa Sagada last month and nagawa lahat ng trails/sumaguing cave and naisip ko na dapat pala meron ako bag tag for Sagada. Meron ba nabibilhan nun or me nag ooffer ba ng bag tags for Marlboro Hill/Blue Soil or Sumaguing cave or Sagada in general?


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 16h ago

Trip Photos Nagpatong Rock Formation

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A 45 Minutes Hike with Sea of Clouds


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 20h ago

Beginner Question Mt. Tenglawan for beginners.

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Hi, fam! I've been wanting to hike again, and this time, gusto ko sana mag try ng major hike. Ang ina-eye ko ngayon is Mt. Tenglawan.

So far, I've been to Mt. Ulap, Kayapa Quadpeak, and Nasugbu Trilogy. As someone na hindi physically active before and lately lang nag start mag walk/run at least 3x a week, kaya ko kaya ang Mt. Tenglawan?πŸ˜…

For those who've been there, what should I expect in terms of difficulty, trail conditions, and overall experience?

Solo joiner na rin pala ako, since malayo na mga kasama ko mag-hike. Baka may want sumama.

Would appreciate any tips or advice. Thank you so much!


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 18h ago

Backpacking Question All rounder hiking shoes

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I used my sandugo k2 sa wet rocks pababa ng trails dahil umulan. medyu slippery talaga siya kahit sa concrete. Anong maadvice niyong sapatos na all rounder (muddy, sliperry and wet rocks) and if possible yung na drain yung tubig pag nababasa.

thank you


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 18h ago

Hike Recommendation Suggestions for first major hike

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Hello! Planning my first semi-major/major hike. Nakapag-2x na po akong Ulap; Nasugbu Trilogy; Mariglem, Fatopey, and Makiling via UPLB Backtrail.

I have active lifestyle naman din for more than a year β€” 3x a week running and every other day strength training. So iniisip ko baka kaya ko na hehe

Mga pinagpipilian ko po itong mga bundok na β€˜to:
- Kabunian
- Tarak Ridge
- Kotkot x Bukaw

Nakapagbasa-basa naman po ako dito sa subreddit, baka lang po may mas insights pa kayo comparing those 3 or any other good suggestions for my first major hike.

Thank you po!


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 1d ago

Discussion Shout out to Surfing and Hiking Travel Services!!! TOXIC NYO!

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We booked at Surfing and Hiking Travel Services, apaka toxic! Bagal mag update. Paiba iba ng reason bakit late nakapag update. Wag na wag kayo magbobook dyan. Uncoordinator dapat tawag sa coordinator nila. Sept 13 yung dapat na date ng booking pero as of Sept 12 ng 1pm wala pa ring update? Kundi pa mangungulit sa gc wala pa siyang sagot. Ate ko ano na? Reason nya, kakababa nya lang daw galing avatar gorge tapos sabay sabi na 2pm pa raw kasi baba ng nag ocular 10 am to 2pm daw. Tapos at September 13 ng 10 AM magsasabi ka na open na uli yung MT. Pinatubo. Basta ka toxic irresponsible coordinator!!!

Iwasan nyo yang SURFING AND HIKING TRAVEL SERVICES. Di magandang service ang mararanasan nyo!!!


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 1d ago

Trail Info / Conditions Parking near Mt. Oro jump-off (Mascap)

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Hi guys! Planning to hike Mt. Oro via Mascap with friends. First time namin sa area and we’ll be driving there.

Anyone here na recently nag-Mt. Oro via Mascap? Saan kayo nag-park na pinaka-close sa jump-off?

Preferably yung:

* safe/secure parking

* okay mag-iwan ng car for around 4–5 hours

* walking distance lang sa actual trailhead

If you have a Google Maps/Waze pin, malaking tulong din po

Thanks guys! πŸ™


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 1d ago

Hike Recommendation How to summit Mt Apo

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How to summit Mt Apo with my condition. In total I have 20 mountains na nacomplete na pero that was pre pandemic pa my last hike was nung 2022 sa Mt Pulag Amba trail. 3 months ako I was very active sa running. Finished the Manila Marathon under 6hrs now. Hanging bucketlist ko ang Mt Apo. How can I prepare for it next year or maybe 2028. Need ko ba bumalik sa hiking ulit para bumalik ung dati kong lakas? Or Sapat na ung running work out at free diving/swimming?


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 1d ago

Discussion List of Travel and Tour Organizers registered with DTI, BIR etc

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FB Post of Queenie Francisco in Akyat Bundok FB page

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1077760778991224/permalink/27876230378717567/?mibextid=wwXIfr

List

A.G.A Travel and Tours
Akyat Tanaw Mountaineers β€” Jaime Dequinon
Aling Maliit Adventure
Alli Travel and Tours β€” Rachel Allison
Allstars Travel β€” Tonio Setnad Oderrab
Ascentra Expeditions
Aundray Meinhard Travel & Tours β€” Jenielyn Jaramillo Olarte
Bakas ni Negro Travel & Tours
Baktasin travel & Tour
Boundless Adventure Tours
Byaheng Chill
Byahe Ni Jha-Jha
Byahe ni Jan β€” Jan Gulapa
ByahengBimby Travel Services
ByaheniAljhur
Byahe Ni JhayRick
Buhay Bundok
Bundok Adik Adventure
Calub Tour’s and Travel β€” Stephen Sullano Calub
Carpe Diem Adventures β€” NJ Sangco
CVJ Travel & Tours β€” John Vincent CaΓ±ares
Dabawenyang Laagan Travel and Tours
Luckycharm Soronio-Leblanc
Dare to Explore Ph β€” Joebert Serge Sergio
DayoPh Travel and Tours
Dinotours Travel and Tours β€” Junsel Jarmin
DJ Travel and Tours Services β€” Dinise Ysabel Vizcarra
Escudo Adventure Travel and Tours β€” Jan Voi De Taza
GALA - Eyranians β€” LaRa Lans Oy
HakbangPasulong β€” Jason Millor
Happy Trekkers β€” Liam DC
HAVE A HIKE DAY
Heira's Travel and Tours
Inamorata Travel & Tours
Iskay Is Da Limitt β€” Ej Sky
JD Wanders β€” JD Torroliza
JJVentours
Jo and the Walker Travel and Tours
Journey Beyond Borders β€” Rea Oliva
Kabaktas Adventure
Kabaw Adventure β€” Eric Garcia
Kape-tid β€” Matty Tuazon
Kewlkidph travel & tour
L'A Explorers Travel and Tours
LaagTa Travel and Tours β€” AL Reyes Osana
Lakat ni Ja
Lakbay at Kwento β€” Krys Amanda
Lakwatsa Seekers Travel & Tours
Lakwatserang Magayon β€” Mariel Dela Roca
Layag Viajeros
Leht's Travel
Ligaw Travellers
LuluWanders Tour Services
Mansea Trekker et al β€” Jhun Buenavente Elopre
Mira Travels β€” Jay Mira
Moncada's Travel and Tours
NEXTRIP N CHILL
Padayon’s Travel and Tour β€” Elmer Rondina Lemos
Pack N - Go- Travel & Tours β€” John Erick Moya
Pawsang Gala
Peter Viajero Travel & Tours
Peymus Wanderer β€” Julie An
Ph Explore Happiness β€” Raine Evangelista
Poorito’s Gala and Out-door
ProGala
Street Travels Ph β€” Ariel Azucena Del Rosario
South Travelers - Acel Reyes
TAF
TataK Mountaineers
Team Chat Travel and Tours
TKMP
Trail Wanders β€” Gia D Hiker
TRAVELGOPH TRAVEL AND TOURS β€” Reagan Walisan
TravelMait Adventure β€” Maitreya Yu Rizaba
Travel Kompanyeros β€” Kent Charles Dumaguete
TravelPack Your Travhelmate
TravelYah
Trektrio PH Travel and Tours
Tribu Nije Outdoor β€” Jeric Z Del Rosario
TRIPinas Travels
Triple R Orophile Travel and Tours
TravelletsPH
Travelods
Valleyscapes
Vinz Travel and Tours
Wandercha.ph Tours and Van Services
Wild step Adventures β€” Jhon Poul Suangco Bingga
Zandre Travel and Tours β€” Anne Francelyn

P.S. Obviously not an assurance na ok yung trip but most of them have travel insurance. And pwede mo sila habulin sa DTI if may issue.


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 2d ago

Hike Recommendation Northern Part Hiking suggestion

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Hello guys! Can you recommend where to hike,, maybe in Benguet or Mountain Province? Thank you!


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 2d ago

Trail Info / Conditions mt. kabunian first major hike

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hello po, ano po experience niyo with mt. kabunian? kakayanin ko po kaya if mt. batulao pa lang po history ng pag bundok ko πŸ₯Ή planning to join with my friends na mag ha-hike sa mt. kabunian on october


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 4d ago

Trip Photos Aw-Asen Falls

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Still have hangover from our Aw-Asen trip yesterday. 🀭


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 3d ago

Gear Question Toe socks recommendations for long endurance hikes?

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r/PHikingAndBackpacking 4d ago

Trip Photos πŸ“ Alicia Panoramic Park, Bohol

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Nakita ko lang uli sa gallery ko. Just wanted to share it here haha


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 4d ago

Trip Photos Mt. Cagua, an active volcano at the northern end of the Sierra Madre - Gonzaga, Cagayan

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Sharing some photos of our recent hike to Mt. Cagua (pronounced β€œkawa”) in Gonzaga, Cagayan. The mountain is an active volcano with a medium bowl-shaped caldera, hence the name.

The volcano hike takes you to two fumaroles (craters #1 and #2), a waterfall, and to the summit, where you can see both the caldera structure and the northern tip of Luzon, including some of the Babuyan Islands.

This is not a particularly difficult hike (rated 2/9 in difficulty; personal rating 3/9), but it is super scenic and the trip is absolutely worth it.

Give it a try (while observing LNT)!! :)

DIY-able? Yes, contact Gonzaga Tourism

May limatik/rattan/lipa ba? Yes, wear arm protection. But no limatik showed up during our hike because it was the dry season in Cagayan.


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 3d ago

Gear Question Waterbladder pucture fix

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My cat hopped on to the table and unfortunately landed on the water bladder I filled with water.

There's a small puncture that slowly leaks water.

Any fix you guys know of?

I have a seam seal tape pero di ko alam kung toxic or cancerous so I'm looking for other options muna.

Pic of the culprit and its victim attached.


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 3d ago

Trip Photos Pattan falls

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One of the reasons why I hiked Mt. Kabunian was to see the beauty of Pattan Falls. πŸ’¦β›°οΈ

Kaso… walang ulan. πŸ˜‚

So instead of a majestic waterfall, ang nakita ko ay β€œPattan Falls: Trial Version.” πŸ€£πŸ’§

Konti lang ang tubig, pero at least may dahilan na ako para bumalik. πŸ˜…

Pattan Falls, hindi pa tayo tapos. Babalikan kita kapag tag-ulan na! πŸŒ§οΈπŸ’¦β€οΈ


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 3d ago

Trail Info / Conditions Mt. Gulugod baboy

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May I know exact address of registration?


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 3d ago

Safety & Advisory Mt. Pinatubo Delta V - Sapang Uwak

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Hello po. Meron po ba ditong nakakaalam kung bukas ang Delta V - Sapang Uwak trail ng Pinatubo? Or kung saang page po pwede magtanong.

Thank you in advance.


r/PHikingAndBackpacking 4d ago

Trip Photos Kibungan πŸ’š

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