Mt. Ulap is located in Itogon, Benguet. It is one of the most visited mountains in the Philippines. It offers scenic views of the Cordillera mountain range and it is often called mini Mt. Ugo because it provides the same view of pine ridges similar to its counterpart. Mt. Ulap has a height of 1846 meters above sea level or 6056 feet. The jump-off point of Mt. Ulap is just 45 minutes drive from Baguio City and because of its closeness to Baguio City, it becomes a perfect day hike for hikers and mountaineers seeking peace of mind with mother nature.
Mt. Ulap is one of the most photogenic mountains in the Philippines. The most famous spot in Mt. Ulap is the Gungal Rock Formation, it’s the rock formation with great views that made the mountain prominent for its picture-perfect shots. In addition, the mountain was called Mt. Ulap because, at the summit, the clouds literally kiss and touch the mountains. Hikers can feel and touch the sea of clouds at the top of the mountain. Hence Mt. Ulap is the name of the mountain.
In the past years, because the mountain has gone viral across social media platforms, Mt. Ulap got featured in popular travel shows such as Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho and Brigada. Also, Mt. Ulap’s cool weather and amazing beauty it showcases have also spread to other parts of the world.
Mt. Ulap is a scalable mountain throughout the entire year and it has three well-known peaks. The first peak is Ambanao Paoay which has an elevation of 1788 meters above sea level. The second peak is Gungal Rock stands at 1814 meters above sea level and the third is the summit which has an elevation of 1846 meters. Ascend through its peaks and it will provide you breathtaking views of the sea of clouds, pine tree ridges, grassland slopes, burial caves, and mountain range in Benguet.
Name: Mt. Ulap
Difficulty: 3/9
Elevation: 1846 MASL
Hours to summit: 3 to 4 hours
Jump-Off: Barangay Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet
Exit point: Barangay Santa Fe, Itogon, Benguet
Features: Gungal Rock formation, pine ridges, rolling grassland, open trail, burial caves, hanging bridge, and the spectacular view of the Cordillera mountain range and landscape
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