About the Trail
Mount Tugew is a scenic peak located in Barangay Alang Salacsac, Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, standing at an elevation of roughly 1,460 to 1,486 meters above sea level. Geographic & Hiking Significance • Part of the Alang Salacsac Circuit: It is a key highlight of the Alang Salacsac Tri-Peak or Quad-Peak circuit, which includes Mount Tugew, Mount Cabo, Mount Kabuan, and the optional Mount Sadjatan. • Trail Difficulty: Rated as a minor climb (3/9), featuring open grassy slopes, pine forests, and a giant summit boulder Local Folklore • The Legend of Tugew: According to I'wak tribal lore, the mountain is named after Tugew, a young I'wak maiden. When she was promised in an arranged marriage (kalon) to a man named Molmog whom she did not love, she fled to the heights of the mountain. Weeping at the peak, she wished to turn into stone rather than marry him, and her wish was granted.
Climb Itinerary
Pickup Points
- Bluebay Jolibee Pasay - Greenfield Mandaluyong - Mcdonald's Centris Quezon Ave - Paso De blas Exit - Meycauyan Exit - Marilao Exit - Bocaue Exit
What's Included with TGU
- ✔ Registration & Environmental Fees
- ✔ Professional Local Trail Guides
- ✔ TGU Coordinator Assistance
- ✔ Commemorative Climb Badge/Cert
What's Excluded
What to Bring
What to bring?🤔 🪪 Physical Valid ID 🔦 Headlamp 🧤Gloves 🌊1-2 liters of Water 🍫Trail Foods 💦zip lock/garbage Bag ☔Rain Coat 👌Arm Sleeves 💊First Aid Kit 💸Extra Money 👕Extra Clothes 📷Camera/Power bank 👕Extra Clothes (Jacket/Bonet/windbreaker)
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