Kayapa Trilogy and Quad Peak Hike
About
Grassy ridges, giant boulders and clouds racing over the Cordillera: Kayapa is a hiker's playground! The Kayapa Trilogy links Mt. Tugew, Mt. Cabo and Mt. Kabuan, three summits between about 1,320 and 1,460 MASL, on a roughly 12 km loop rated a minor 3/9. Want more? The Quad Peak route out of Alang-Salacsac adds a fourth summit. Expect open trails along rolling ridgelines, a big rock to scramble up for the money shot, and wide mountain views. A local guide is required, so book one at the jump-off or through a tour group, and pack sun protection: there's little shade up there!
Dry until sunset (5:33 PM). Good time to go!
- Full day (about 12 km for the trilogy)Time to spend
- Dry season, around November to May. Start early to beat the midday sun on the open ridges.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- Bus or jeep gets you thereNo car needed
What to do here
- Summit Mt. Tugew, Mt. Cabo and Mt. Kabuan in one day
- Scramble up the summit boulders for the view
- Add a fourth peak on the Quad Peak route
Know before you go
Hike only with a registered local guide.
There is little shade and water on the ridges; bring at least 2–3 liters and sun protection.
Skip the hike in typhoon season or thunderstorms; the open ridges are exposed to lightning.
The zigzag mountain roads to Kayapa are steep; travel in daylight.
A June 2025 DIY video (@bautternut) showed a ₱1,000 guide fee per group of 2. Registration and environmental fees are paid at the jump-off.
A local guide is required, so book one at the jump-off or through a tour group, and pack sun protection: there's little shade up there!
Where it is
Jump-off at Barangay Alang-Salacsac, Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya
No car neededRide a bus from Cubao to Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, then a jeep to Kayapa town and onward to the Alang-Salacsac barangay hall jump-off (2025 DIY guide by @bautternut). Many hikers join organized tours instead.
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FAQ
Which mountains are in the Kayapa Trilogy?
Mt. Tugew, Mt. Cabo and Mt. Kabuan. The Quad Peak route adds a fourth summit.
Is it hard?
The trilogy is a minor hike (3/9), about 12 km. It is long but the trails are open and well used.
Do we need a guide?
Yes. Hire one at the Alang-Salacsac jump-off or join a tour group.