Despite it’s tropical island vibe, Cebu is also a home to a number of mountains and peaks that are best to hike over the weekend. You might think that it’s crazy. Why would you need to strain yourself when you are all taxed from all the engagements you have? Well, that’s part of the process. And you don’t actually need to strain yourself for there are a number of mountains around Cebu that does not require long and fatal trek.
Mountains to Hike in Cebu
Check out these mountains in Cebu that can help you commune with nature and address your dilemma or whatever it is that you are feeling right now.
1. Osmeña Peak
They say you your life as a beginning mountain climber won’t be complete without having to climb what is considered as Cebu’s highest peak. Osmeña Peak is probably one of the mountains that every Cebuano must include in their list not only because it provides a beautiful view of neighboring mountain ranges, it also offers wonderful side trips to Kawasan Falls, Casino Peak, and many other nearby tourist spots that can also be visited.
| LOCATION | Osmena Peak can be easily accessed through Mantalongon, Dalaguete but it is politically and geographically bounded by the town of Badian. |
| HOW TO GET TO OSMENA PEAK | · From Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound to Dalaguete. · Look for a habal-habal driver that will send you to the drop-off junction to Osmena Peak. · Hire a local guide or trailblaze your way to the peak. |
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| TIPS | 1. There is a bus that goes directly from Cebu City to Mantalongon, Dalaguete. This stations at Caltex Gasoline Station in Carbon. The fare is cheaper but no airconditioned bus is available as of the moment. 2. There is no fixed fee for guideship. You can use all haggling skills that you have with your dealings. 3. You can do the four to five hour (depends on the pacing of the group) traverse to Kawasan Falls after spending sometime at the peak or decide to go back to Dalaguete town proper. |
| DETAILS | Click here: Osmena Peak: Conquering Greater Heights |
2. Sirao Peak
Sirao Peak is another favorite hiking destinations among many climbers in Cebu. It is easy to access and is located within the heart of Cebu City. There are numerous trails that lead to this peak – with difficulties varying from easy to difficult.
| LOCATION | Talamban, Cebu City |
| HOW TO GET TO SIRAO PEAK | There are several trails that you can use in going to Sirao Peak. You can check the link below for your options; but the easiest and most accessible is the backdoor via Ayala Heights and then a short hike to the peak. 1. From JY Square Mall, Lahug, Cebu City, ride a habal-habal bound to the base of Sirao Peak. 2. Start the 5 – 20 minute hike to Sirao Peak. |
| EXPENSES | On my first hike to Sirao Peak, I only spent P20.00. The second time I went there, I spent P15.00! But if you’d be taking the easiest route as mentioned above, you have to pay P75.00 – P150.00 per habal-habal. Total: P150.00 |
| TIPS | 1. If you’d opt for the other trails, you can visit the famed heart-shaped pools, Budlaan Falls and Tinisig-uwang Falls. Click link below for detais. 2. You can proceed to the “Amsterdam of Cebu” or the Sirao Celosia Flower Farm just few meters away from the peak for awesome and breathtaking photoshoot. 3. You can pitch your tents and stay overnight at the peak. As of the moment, no entrance fees are collected in the vicinity. |
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3. Bocaue Peak
If you are up for more challenging routes, then you’ve probably come across Bocaue Peak. This is situated still in the highlands of Cebu City and has become a camping favorite to many outdoor enthusiasts and weekends hikers.
| LOCATION | Barangay Bocaue, Cebu City |
| HOW TO GET THERE | There are several routes that you can take in going to the peak. You can even ride a habal-habal from the city to be able to reach this peak. But to add challenge, you can opt for: Route 1: Spartan Trail Meetup at Convergys, Banawa. Hike to Good Shepherd. Direct assault to Monterraza’s. Then down to Buhisan Watershed with sidetrips to Bocaue Creek and Badiang Falls. Final assault to Pamutan before proceeding to Bocaue Peak. You can pitch your tents and stay overnight at the peak. As of the moment, no entrance fees are collected in the vicinity. Route 2: Babag-Napo Trail Meetup at Guadalupe Church. Hike or ride a habal-habal to Barangay Napo. Hike up to Babag and then proceed to Bocaue Peak. Note: Both routes are not recommended for beginners. But if you’d like to test your limit, why not. Just don’t forget that I warned you. These mountain ranges serve as practice grounds for mountaineers for their major climbs. |
| EXPENSES | P50.00 for habal-habal fare |
| TIPS | 1. It would be best if you’d join practice hikes of Cebu-based mountaineering groups. They are more familiar with the routes and can be very good moderator and facilitators during these kinds of events. 2. Bring plenty of water with you. Both routes are directly heated by the sun; thus, making the trek really strenuous. 3. Water sources are available on the route; however, if you have a very sensitive stomach, better bring liters of water with you. |
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4. Babag Range
Beware if you’re a beginning hiker and your friends would invite you to climb Babag. Babag is considered as a killer trail among many hikers because of its steep and directly heated trail. Depending on your pace, the hike to Babag can range from two hours to a whole day.
| LOCATION | Barangay Babag, Cebu City |
| HOW TO GET BABAG | 1. Meet-up at Guadalupe Church. 2. Habal-habal ride to Barangay Napo. 3. Trek to Babag mountain ranges and then proceed to Bocaue Peak. |
| EXPENSES | P50.00 for habal-habal fare |
| TIPS | 1. It would be best if you’d join practice hikes of Cebu-based mountaineering groups. They are more familiar with the routes and can be very good moderator and facilitators during these kinds of events. 2. Bring plenty of water with you. Both routes are directly heated by the sun; thus, making the trek really strenuous. 3. Water sources are available on the route; however, if you have a very sensitive stomach, better bring liters of water with you. 4. You can opt to proceed to Chalet hill or Sirao Peak via Malubog trail if you want to add more pain to your jaded body. |
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5. Chalet Hill
Why stress when you can still enjoy the mountains of Cebu without hiking for hours? This is the reason why Chalet Hill is a common favorite among many campers who would just like to stay away from the crowd of the city and enjoy the companion of selected few. It offers a perfect view of the city lights which is best for late night conversations and self-introspection.
| LOCATION | Barangay Busay, Cebu City |
| HOW TO GET TO CHALET HILL | The easiest trail to this beloved campsite of many mountaineers is from JY Square. You can take a habal-habal that would directly send you to the base of the hill. No trek required. But if you’d like a little challenge, you can opt for the Babag route or walk from JY to Chalet like many hikers do. |
| EXPENSES | P50.00 fare to Chalet Hill from JY Square. |
| TIPS | 1. Chalet gives an overlooking view of the city; thus, making it a little lovelier at night because of the city lights – the reason why a lot of people camps here. |
| DETAILS | Trails and Tales to Sirao Peak |
6. Naupa
Mt. Naupa is a perfect hiking destination for those who want to witness the wonderful sunrise and sunset. It also has a big camping site and not so stressful trail that can be hiked in an hour or two.
| LOCATION | Naga City, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO MT. NAUPA | 1. Ride a jeepney bound for Tungkop, Minglanilla. This is the boundary between Minglanilla and Naga City. Landmark: Tinong’s Bakery on the right and Julie’s Bakeshop on the left. 2. Ride a habal-habal bound to Cogon Chapel. 3. From the chapel, you can do the 45 to 60 minute hike to the summit. Note: The perfectly-coned peak is Naupa while the other mountain where Mt. Naupa peak can be viewed is Mt. Luisa. This is what a teacher living in the vicinity shared to us during our hike. |
| EXPENSES | P10.00 – Fare to Minglanilla P25.00 – Habal-habal fare to Cogon Chapel |
| TIPS | It would be best to take an afternoon hike to this beautiful sanctuary for it gives a beautiful sunset view to sunset chasers. Moreover, the night trek going back to the chapel gives a wonderful view of the stars that gives light along the way. Recently, we just had a late night trek and camp at Mt. Naupa, then witnessed the marvelous rising of the sun at the summit. One of the most memorable camping experiences I had so far and truly worth the experience. You may try it as well. |
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7. Lanigid Hill
| LOCATION | Liloan, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO LANIGID HILL | 1. Take a bus or jeepney bound to Liloan. 2. From Jollibee, Liloan, take a habal-habal bound to Barangay Lanigid or Barangay Mulao. 3. Register at the Barangay Hall and pay P10.00 for registration fee. 4. Start the 500m trek to the peak. |
| EXPENSES | P15.00 – fare from SM to Liloan P50.00 – motorcycle fare to Barangay Mulao |
| TIPS | To make the most of your adventure, you can proceed to Mulao River for a river trek and to witness the astounding rock formation along the trail where you can see the enchanting Stone Ark and Malingin Rock. |
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8. Bandilaan
| LOCATION | San Fernando, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO MT. BANDILAAN | 1. From Cebu South Bus Terminal, take a bus bound to San Fernando proper. 2. Ride a habal-habal that would send you to Barangay Bandilaan. 3. Start the short trek. |
| EXPENSES | P30.00 – bus fare to San Fernando P30.00 – habal-habal fare to Barangay Bandilaan |
| TIPS | 1. Bandilaan Peak is directly heated by the sun because it doesn’t have vegetation along the way; thus, it’s best to visit the place early in the morning or late in the afternoon. 2. There are two caves that you can visit after spending some time at Mt. Bandilaan. Both are difficult to locate but the locals are very much willing to give a helping hand on your trailblaze. |
| DETAILS | Mt. Bandilaan |
9. Puting Bato
| LOCATION | Toledo City, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO PUTING BATO | 1. Ride a bus bound to Lutopan Landing, Toledo. 2. Hire a habal-habal that will bring you to the jumpoff area. Most locals are familiar with the trail to the summit of Puting Bato. |
| EXPENSES | P40.00 – Bus fare to Lutopan Landing P10.00 – Habal-habal fare to Puting Bato jumpoff *Guide fee is negotiable. |
| TIPS | Toledo offers a lot of tourist attractions near the vicinity of Puting Bato. You can include in your itinerary Atlas’ Mining Pit – Biga Pit, the Maze Garden located at Capilla Santa Ana in Sitio Santa Anaand the nearby Seven Caves of Campo Siete. |
| DETAILS | Putingbato |
10. Calbasaan
| LOCATION | Boundary between Minglanilla and Toledo |
| HOW TO GET TO CALBASAAN | 1. From South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound to Lutopan Landing Bus Stop in Toledo. 2. Hire a habal-habal bound to Campo Otso (Camp 8).\ 3. Ask locals or contact Sir Enie of BASO team for guideship. |
| EXPENSES | P40 – bus fare to Toledo P20 – habal-habal to Camp 8 *Guide fee is negotiable. |
| TIPS | From Mt. Calbasaan, you can opt to return to Toledo Proper and then proceed to Barangay Cantabaco for rockclimbing experience. You can as well proceed to Camp 7 for a caving experience at the grand White Cave. *NOTE: A different trail has also been established from Minganilla proper. However, it entails longer hike and familiarity with the trail. |
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11. Lantoy
| LOCATION | Argao, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO LANTOY | 1. Ride a bus bound for Argao. 2. Go to the municipal hall of the town and ask for a guide that will give you directions. |
| EXPENSES | P80 – P100.00 – bus fare to Argao |
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12. Tiposo Peak
| LOCATION | Taloot, Argao, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO TIPOSO PEAK | 1. Ride a bus bound to Taloot Wharf, Argao. 2. Ask locals for directions in going to Liki Spring. You can also opt to ride a tricycle in going to the jumpoff area. 3. Start the uphill trek. |
| EXPENSES | P60.00 – bus fare to Argao P10.00 – tricycle fare to Liki Spring |
| TIPS | 1. You can actually ask a habal-habal driver to bring you directly to the base of Tiposo Peak. On our case, we just want to trailblaze and make the most of our trek that’s why we started at Taloot and then trailblazed to Tiposo Peak. 2. From the highway, there are lots of accessible springs where you can rehydrate yourselves. Just have the courage to ask the locals and they’d be more than willing to help you. 3. To fill your empty stomach, you can proceed to the Sutukil Restaurant near the wharf. They cook dishes from fishes that are caught from their fishpens. |
| DETAILS | Tiposo Peak: Trailblazing to the Heart of Argao |
13. Mt. Lanaya
| LOCATION | Alegria, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET MT. LANAYA | 1. Ride a bus to Alegria town proper. 2. You can choose between the two trails that lead to the summit of Mt. Lanaya – Legaspi trail or Lumpan trail. In our case, we were badly out of time, thus, we took the Lumpan trail which only takes an hour to trek. You can ask habal-habal drivers to send you to the base of Mt. Lanaya via Lumpan trail and then ask the locals for direction. 3. A lot of restrictions are followed at the Legaspi trail. Hikers are required to hire a guide and pay P50.00 for environmental fee. Guide fee ranges from P500 and above depending on the number of hikers. |
| EXPENSES | P130.00 – bus fare to Alegria P100.00 – habal-habal fare to Barangay Lumpan P100.00 – guide fee |
| TIPS | Lumpan trail is beginner-friendly; however, if you think of safety and insurance, it’d be better to take the Legaspi trail. |
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14. Mt. Manunggal
| LOCATION | Balamban, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO MT. MANUNGGAL | You can either bring a private vehicle direct Mt. Manunggal via Transcentral Highway (Baranggay Gaas) or trek from Barangay Tabunan to the summit of Mt. Manunggal. |
| EXPENSES | V-hire to Barangay Gaas – P120.00 Habal-habal to Barangay Tabunan – P135.00 |
| TIPS | You can either start or head after to Mt. Mauyog after conquering Mt. Manunggal. It has been recently discovered that aside from the statue of the late president Ramon Magsaysay and the engine of the C-47 Pinatubo plane, Mt. Manunggal has actually a peak which is quite similar to Mt. Mauyog’s. |
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15. Mt. Mauyog
| LOCATION | Balamban, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET THERE | See Mt. Manunggal |
| EXPENSES | V-hire to Barangay Gaas – P120.00 Habal-habal to Barangay Tabunan – P135.00 Entrance fee to Mt. Mauyog – P10.00 Guide fee – (Negotiable) |
| TIPS | 1. There are two options when you are planning to do sidetrips after conquering this “shaky mountain” – traverse to Mt. Manunggal or visit Gining Falls. 2. Unlike Mt. Manunggal, Mt. Mauyog requires permits and local guides as prerequisites before conquering the peak. |
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16. Mago Peak
| LOCATION | Boundaries between Carmen, Danao and Tuburan |
| HOW TO GET TO MAGO PEAK | 1. Ride a jeepney bound to Carmen, Cebu. 2. From Carmen Public Market, ride a habal-habal to Barangay Santican. You will pass by MLhuillier’s vast farms and horse ranch. 3. Register at the Barangay Hall of Barangay Santican and ask locals for guideship to the summit of Mago. *NOTE: According to locals, Mago is not actually the name of the place where the boundaries of the three municipalities can be found. Mago actually refers to the tree that has been standing on the peak which can be clearly seen from any points of the three aforementioned places. |
| EXPENSES | P30.00 – Bus fare to Carmen P80 – P100 – Habal-habal fare to Barangay Santican *Payment for the guide is negotiable.* |
| TIPS | From Mt. Mago, you can take sidetrips sto Mangitngit Falls or Durano Ecofarm. Just ask the habal-habal driver to send you whichever you desire to visit. |
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17. Mt. Kapayas
| LOCATION | Catmon, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO MT. KAPAYAS | PRE-REQUISITES: 1. Contact guides that have been certified by the municipality of Catmon. 2. Process documents for Environmental Fee and other registration forms. HOW TO GET THERE? Mt. Kapayas is a mountain located between the realms of Carmen and Catmon. If you’d like to take the longer and more challenging trail, traverse via Catmon is suited for you; however, if time does not permit you, you can take the easier and shorter trail from Catmon. Either way, you’ll reach the same peak. *NOTE: Mountaineers are strictly prohibited to hike and camp in Mount Kapayas without notice and permit from the municipal hall. Better be safe than sorry. |
| EXPENSES | P650 – Processing of forms and registration fee P20 – Campsite fee P50 – habal-habal fare to jumpoff site P150/ head – guide fee |
| TIPS | From Mt. Kapayas, you can take sidetrips sto Mangitngit Falls or Durano Ecofarm. Just ask the habal-habal driver to send you whichever you desire to visit. |
| DETAILS | Mt. Kapayas: A Letter from the Mountain |
18. Mt. Manghilao
| LOCATION | Danao City, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO MT. MANGHILAO | 1. Ride a bus bound to Danao City. 2. Hire a habal-habal or ride a jeepney to Barangay Masaba. 3. Ask locals for guideship in going to Mt. Manghilao. |
| EXPENSES | P40 – Fare to Danao City P20 – P50 – habal-habal fare |
| TIPS | You can trailblaze to a densely populated cave near the summit or opt to visit Durano Ecofarm after going to the peak of Manghilao. According to some outdoor enthusiasts, there are caves that are well-hidden from visitors; if interested, you may contact local officials from the Barangay Hall. |
| DETAILS | Mt. Manghilao |
19. Cansomoroy
| LOCATION | Balamban, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO CANSOMOROY | 1. Ride a v-hire/ habal-habal bound to Barangay Cansomoroy. 2. Contact local officials or go directly to Barangay hall for registration and assistance for guideship. |
| EXPENSES | P120 – fare to Barangay Cansomoroy via Transcentral Highway *Guide fee is negotiable. |
| TIPS | You can ask the guide to visit the nearby cave and waterfalls hidden among the vegetations of Cansomoroy. Camping and hammock party can be very much accommodated in the area. Just make sure to keep in mind the LNT principles at all times. Since it is already in the vicinity of Balamban, might as well pay a visit to Canso X, West 35, or Cambuhawe Spring. |
| DETAILS | Cansomoroy Mountain Range |
20. Hambubuyog
| LOCATION | Ginatilan, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO MT. HAMBUBUYOG | There are two options on how to go about this trip: easy and hardcore way. *Easy Route to Mt. Hambubuyog 1. Ride a bus bound to Samboan. 2. From Samboan proper, hire a habal-habal to bring you to the chapel of the Divine Mercy which is actually located at the peak of Mt. Hambubuyog. *Hardcore Route to Mt. Hambubuyog 1. Ride a bus bound to Ginatilan. 2. From Ginatilan proper, ride a habal-habal to Inambakan Falls. 3. Start the trek from the first level (Inambakan Falls) until the third level (Kampael Falls) of Inambakan falls and then proceed with a direct assault. An established road is waiting for you at the top and you can follow the road which directly leads to the Divine Mercy chapel; however, following this route would take a traverse unto three mountain ranges (approximately 5 – 10 hours). No worries though, the locals are very much familiar with the shortcut to the chapel (requires only 3-4 hours depending on the pacing. You only have to pass the main water source of Barangay Hambubuyog, pass by a mini-forest and then proceed to the Calvary Trail. |
| EXPENSES | P150 – bus fare to Ginatilan/ Samboan P75 – habal-habal to/from Divine Mercy Chapel P50 – habal-habal to Inamabakan Falls P10 – Inamabakan Falls entrance fee |
| TIPS | From the summit of Mt. Hambubuyog, you can choose between two roads that diverge from one another – one leading to Oslob and the other leading to Samboan. To Oslob: You can visit the Salamanca Hills and Tumalog Falls To Samboan: You can take a sidetrip to Candayvic Falls and Dau Falls |
| DETAILS | Mt. Hambubuyog: Stereotypes of Women on Hikes |
21. Mercado’s Peak
| LOCATION | Badian, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET MERCADO’S PEAK | The peak is part of the Osmeῆa Peak Range. This is a common camping site for locals and hikers who have frequented the area. 1. From Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound to Dalaguete. 2. Look for a habal-habal driver that will send you to the drop-off junction to Mercado’s Peak. |
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| TIPS | 1. There is a bus that goes directly from Cebu City to Mantalongon, Dalaguete. This stations at Caltex Gasoline Station in Carbon. The fare is cheaper but no airconditioned bus is available as of the moment. 2. There is no fixed fee for guideship. You can use all haggling skills that you have with your dealings. |
22. Casino Peak/ Lugsangan Peak
| LOCATION | Badian, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET LUGSANGAN PEAK/ CASINO PEAK | 1. From Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Dalaguete. 2. From Dalaguete town proper, ride a habal-habal to the jump-off site of Casino Peak. 3. You can hire a guide to assist you in going to the summit but you can as well hike on your own. The ridge in going to the summit is quite steep and entails technical rock climbing skills. Summit at your own risk and enjoy the view on top! |
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| TIPS | 1. Please refer to tips on Osmena Peak and Mercado’s Peak. 2. From Osmena Peak, you can use the exit trail in going to Kawasan Peak. The trail that leads to Kawasan Peak is the same trail in going to Casino Peak. Technically speaking, people have been long passing Casino Peak without them knowing the beauty it holds on top. *wink* |
| DETAILS | Casino Peak: One of the Most Photogenic Mountains in Cebu |
23. Tagaytay 
| LOCATION | Barangay Climaco, Toledo City |
| HOW TO GET TO TAGAYTAY IN TOLEDO | 1. From Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound to Toledo City. 2. Ask the driver to drop you off at Julie’s Bakeshop found in Barangay Magdugo. 3. Hire a habal-habal to Casoy Barangay Hall. 4. Ask a local to guide you in going to Tagaytay Hill. |
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| TIPS | For side trips, you can as well visit Malubog Lake and Udlom Peak around the area. |
| DETAILS | A Picture Perfect Peak with Awe-inspiring Panoramas Malubog Lake: Creating Ripples of Love, Understanding, Positivity |
24. Candongao/ Kandungaw Peak
| LOCATION | Badian, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO CANDONGAO/ KANDUNGAW PEAK | 1. From Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound to Dalaguete. 2. Look for a habal-habal driver that will send you to the drop-off junction to Candongao Peak. 3. You can hire a local to guide you or you can simply follow the trail that leads you to the peak. |
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| TIPS | 1. There is a bus that goes directly from Cebu City to Mantalongon, Dalaguete. This stations at Caltex Gasoline Station in Carbon. The fare is cheaper but no airconditioned bus is available as of the moment. 2. There is no fixed fee for guideship. You can use all haggling skills that you have with your dealings. 3. If you want to challenge yourself, you can opt for a longer hike via Badian Trail. This would take 3-4 hours depending on the pacing of the group. |
| DETAILS | Candongao Peak: The Art of Leaving |
25. Pandung Bato/ Batuga’g Banog
| LOCATION | Toledo City, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO PANDUNG BATO/ BATUGA’G BANOG | 1. Ride a bus bound for Toledo City. 2. Ask the driver to drop you off at Toledo Landing. 3. Ask locals for directions on how to reach Pandong Bato or often called as “Batugag Banog” because it’s often landed by brahminy kites long time ago. |
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26. Camari Hill
| LOCATION | Camari, Carcar City |
| HOW TO GET TO CAMARI HILL | 1. Ride a bus bound for Carcar City. 2. Hire a habal-habal near Arbie’s Bakeshop found in Rotunda. 3. Ask the habal-habal driver to bring you to Camari Hill. You can even ask to bring you directly to the peak. 4. Masses are held at the summit every first Sunday of the month. It would be great to attend mass during sunset in the area. |
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| DETAILS | Camari Hill: Pilgrims on a Journey |
27. Calibasan
| LOCATION | Toledo City, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO CALIBASAN | 1. Ride a bus bound for Toledo City. 2. Ask the driver to drop you off at Barangay Minos. 3. Hire a habal-habal driver that would take you to the jumpoff site in going to Calibasan. |
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| DETAILS | Calibasan with Sagoy Outdoor Group: Getting Lost with the Monkeys |
28. Mt. Binalabag
| LOCATION | Argao, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO MT. BINALABAG | 1. Ride a bus bound to Argao. 2. Ask the driver to drop you off at Candabong. Landmark: Waiting Shed near a Chapel 3. From the waiting shed, you can hire a habal-habal to Barangay Jampang. You can either ask the driver to drop you at the jumpoff site or you can go directly to the peak. |
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| TIPS | Click link below for awesome hiking hacks. |
| DETAILS | Mt. Binalabag: Hiking Hacks to Beat the Heat |
29. New Bucao
| LOCATION | Barangay General Climaco, Toledo City |
| HOW TO GET MT. BUCAO | 1. Ride a bus bound for Toledo City. 2. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Julie’s Bakeshop located at Barangay Magdugo. 3. Hire a habal-habal that would take you to Manutu River. 4. Ask a local to guide you in going to Mt. New Bucao. |
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| TIPS | 1. There are two trails that leads to New Bucao. You can either take the trail from Casoy’s Barangay Hall or via Manutu River. Choose the trail that would suit your capacity as a hiker. 2. Never underestimate the mountains. |
| DETAILS | New Bucao: A Gritty, Muddy Uphill Climb to Toledo’s Unsung Mountain |
30. Ablayan Peak
| LOCATION | Boljoon, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET ABLAYAN PEAK | 1. Take a bus bound for Boljoon. 2. Ask the bus conductor to drop you off at the Boljoon public market. 3. Hire a habal-habal driver to Ablayan Peak. |
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| DETAILS | Ablayan Peak: Boljoon’s Natural Park in the Sky |
31. Danasan Peak
| LOCATION | Danao City, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO DANASAN PEAK | 1. Ride a bus bound to Danao. 2. Hire a habal-habal driver to Barangay Danasan. 3. To make your life easier, you can as well take a tour and experience Danasan Eco Park Adventures. Their packages include transportation from Cebu City to Danasan. |
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| DETAILS | Danasan Falls and Peak: Exploring Danao’s Majestic Natural Wonders |
32. Spartan Trail
| LOCATION | Banawa to Babag Range |
| HOW TO GET SPARTAN TRAIL | Hike starts from Celestial Garden in Banawa. Then direct assault to Monterrazas de Cebu. Downhill to Buhisan Watershed then traverse to Barangay Pamutan. |
| EXPENSES | Jeepney ride to Convergys Banawa – fare varies on your starting point |
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| DETAILS | Spartan Trail: Paying forward what the Mountains had taught me |
33. Udlom Peak 
| LOCATION | Casoy, Dalagauete |
| HOW TO GET TO UDLOM PEAK | 1. Ride a bus bound to Toledo City. 2. Ask the bus driver or conductor to drop you off at Julie’s Bakeshop near Barangay Magdugo. 3. Ride a habal-habal to Casoy Barangay Hall. 4. Hire a local to guide you in going to Udlom Peak. You may also directly contact Ms. Beth Dacuma for assistance. |
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| TIPS | According to Aldrich of Bisaya Traveler, the area is a favorite target for lightning strikes; thus, should the weather won’t cooperate during the hike, cancel it. |
| DETAILS | Udlom Peak: A Mysteriously Beautiful Mountain with an Intriguing History |
34. Pangilatan Peak
| LOCATION | Naga, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO PANGILATAN PEAK | 1. Ride a jeepney bound for Tungkop, Minglanilla. 2. Take a habal-habal ride to Sitio Pangilatan. 3. The place is not so familiar to locals, so you can ask them to direct you to Magdook. You can easily trace the trail from there. |
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| DETAILS | Pangilatan Peak: An Untouched Summit with 360-Degree Panoramas |
35. Magdook
| LOCATION | Naga, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO MT. MAGDOOK | Please refer to Pangilatan Peak. |
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| DETAILS | Mount Magdook: The Art of Hiking Without A Plan in Naga, Cebu |
36. Dakung Krus , Compostela
| LOCATION | Compostela, Cebu |
| HOW TO GET TO DAKUNG KRUS (COMPOSTELA) | 1. From SM Cebu, ride a jeepney bound for Danao. 2. Ask the driver to drop you off at Compostela Public Market. 3. Ride a habal-habal to Dikyop. 4. Start the hike. |
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| DETAILS | Holy Cross Compostela: The Most Awe-Inspiring Crucifix I’ve Seen in Cebu |
There’s a quite longer list of mountains that you can visit around Cebu that has not been thoroughly described on the list including Mt. Kabayoan, Mt. Kangbulagsing, Mt. Lanipga, Mt. Taklian, Mt. Montaneza, Pung-ol Sibugay, Manuel’s Peak, and recollection sites that are located on hills and mountains of Cebu (Don Bosco, San Carlos Heights and Tabor Hills) that can offer the same reflective experience to hikers and visitors alike. Try visiting some of these places. Who knows? Maybe nature knows the answer to your conquest, your never ending list of inquiries.
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