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Mt. Pigingan

Situated in Dalupirit, which is one of the lowest point in Itogon, Benguet. Mt. Pigingan is the newest craze in the outdoor community known for it's own version of knife-edge and scenic trails. It has an elevation gain of 3100 ft. from the jump off to the summit with a total distance of 21 km through the back Trail and stands at 4265 ft. above sea level.

It is lesser known compared to the neighboring Mt. Ugo and Mt. Ulap, but nonetheless the picturesque view of it's trail makes it one of the scenic among the mountains in Benguet. The trail that leads to the summit was an assault of different levels, all were manageable but it wasn't easy most especially for beginners. We started our trek through a established pathway with minimal ascent that passes through a river and then crossing a 100 meter hanging bridge. From there on, the trail becomes steep which is comprised of full assault and some portions has even loose soil/rocks. 

Only 20 percent of the trails are covered with trees and most are exposed grassland slopes. Even though it is located in Benguet, there is no soothing cool breeze that can compensate the scorching heat of the sun. It only becomes densely forested with pine trees and even wild berries at the last part of the trail which commenced the assault to the summit. The summit is characterized by a 50 ft. knife-edge ridge and one has to scramble through rocks to reach the top which offers a picturesque view of the surrounding landscape.










***Me and my fellow Team Una members joined an event organized by John Sarco of the Rock Jockers 


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