Mount Tapulao from Dampay

Photo: Aajim · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

29.1km
Total Distance
1,914m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A long climb from the Dampay jump-off near Palauig in Zambales up the old chromite mining road and through pine forest to the 2,034 m summit of Mount Tapulao, the highest in Zambales. About 29 km out and back with some 1,910 m of climbing; most walkers take two days and camp below the summit. Register at the jump-off.

Route Map

Difficulty

5/5 · Very Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route