Mount Kitanglad

Mount Kitanglad is an inactive volcano in the province of Bukidnon on the Philippine island of Mindanao that rises to 2,899 meters above sea level. Its slopes stretch through dense rainforest with steep sections alternating between valleys and ridges.

The area was placed under protection in the late 1990s to preserve its natural biodiversity. Formal legislation followed a few years later and confirmed its permanent status.

The name itself comes from the language of the local communities and ties generations to the summit through oral tradition and spiritual rites. Visitors often encounter symbols and ritual objects along the paths that show how deeply daily life remains woven with the mountain.

Hikers need permission from local authorities before climbing and should engage a native guide who knows the routes and the weather. The trails pass through dense forest with steep passages that require good fitness.

The summit shelters a Rafflesia species with blooms that reach up to a meter in diameter and flower for only a few days. Those lucky enough to see one witness a rare moment, since the plant remains invisible for years.

Location: Bukidnon

Elevation above the sea: 2,899 m

GPS coordinates: 8.13966,124.91608

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30