Things to do in Cordillera Region, Luzon: The Best Hiking Trails

August 10, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

Discover the best top things to do in Cordillera Region, Philippines including Kiltepan, Marlboro Hill, Echo Valley, Timbak Trail, O' Phaw Mahencha Falls, Camp John Hay Eco-Trail, Akiki Trail.
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1. Kiltepan

Sagada, Luzon Philippines
Excellent
52%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 320 reviews

Kiltepan

Hill

Reviewed By jevelld

Our meet up time 4am Then we arrive after 20 mins or 30 mins from the center of sagada We rent a van for 1 day tour for our different activities me and my mom joined 1 group of 3 persons so I pay less I'm lucky because I met them Take breakfast on there There's a store you can dine inn some Filipino breakfast food try it guys It's only a few people there were lucky end of feb Sunrise are the most beautiful scenery for me with matching sea of clouds is wow

2. Marlboro Hill

Sagada, Luzon Philippines
Excellent
68%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Marlboro Hill

Reviewed By mikagoes - Bacolod, Philippines

We climbed this trail for the sunrise and the blue-soiled hills. Overall it was an easy to moderate hike. The toughest part was the beginning which is mostly incline, after the sunrise view point, it's 70% flat or downhill. It can get chilly before dawn, especially when the fog starts to go down. There are food and drinks stalls at certain spots along the trail so if you forget to bring water, you should be able to buy a bottle. Best to come on a weekday (less crowds) and enjoy the quiet serenity of walking through the mountain. Can be finished in 2 - 4 hours depending on your walking speed and if the trail is wet or not.

3. Echo Valley

Land of the Hanging Coffins, Sagada, Luzon Philippines
Excellent
33%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 235 reviews

Echo Valley

Reviewed By pecoraros2018 - Brussels, Belgium

I advise to do the adventure tour with à guide, it's really unique, you go trough Rice paddy's écho valley hanging coffins, underwater river (bring à short and flip flops) and à small waterfall with à Natural pool. It's à 3 hours tour. It's beautyfull

4. Timbak Trail

Halsema Highway Benguet, Kabayan, Luzon Philippines http://www.escapeislands.com/2012/03/timbak-kabayan-benguet.html
Excellent
50%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 6 reviews

Timbak Trail

Reviewed By maloneu

Book a homestay at the foot of mt timbac so that waking up for the sunrise will not be a problem. Start walking at 5 am. Walk to the sunrise viewing area is a short 10 minute walk. Ask your host for coffee and they would love to give u a thermos full. Coffee by the sunrise area would be lovely. Youll get 360 degrees majestic view of everything beautiful. Behold a sea of clouds in hues of gold and orange being blown by the wind following the contour of the mountain. Stay longer and youll get sunbeams sprollin over the mountain ranges and get another set of pictures. While on your there, go to the other side of the mountain. Youll get to see sayangan and images of the crucifixion by the calvary area. Traveling far and waking up early . . . Nothing compared to a glimpse of heaven in mt timbac.

5. O' Phaw Mahencha Falls

Chumang Barangay, Mayoyao, Luzon 3602 Philippines http://mayoyao.com
Excellent
50%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
50%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 2 reviews

O' Phaw Mahencha Falls

6. Camp John Hay Eco-Trail

Near The Entrance To The New Butterfly Sanctuary, Baguio, Luzon Philippines
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Reviewed By 360jennetteg - Luzon, Philippines

This should be an easy trail for someone fit and healthy. It goes up and down and the slope is manageable. But... for someone who is overweight and hasn’t done a lot of walking, it will be a bit of a challenge. It is a good trail to walk with a companion or more - amidst the pine trees and occasional birds you hear on your walk. We started the trail from inside Camp John Hay and ended at the Loakan exit close to the Pinagbenga Park. You can decide to walk back once you’ve reached the final destination or just like we did, exit at Loakan Road and take a taxi to return to Camp John Hay where we parked our vehicle since I no longer have any energy left. I recommend you start the trail in the morning where the sun’s rays are peeping through the leaves of the tall trees while the gentle breeze of the wind cools you down. Travel light and have plenty of stops if you must. It is the journey rather than the destination that makes it enjoyable.

7. Akiki Trail

Mt. Pulag National Park, Luzon Philippines

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