Also known as Mt Singakalsa, Mt Timbak is definitely one of the easiest hikes among the top 10 highest mountains in the Philippines. It ranks as the third highest peak in Luzon and ninth overall in the country which stands at 8,914ft above sea level. 

It is also one of the most accessible mountains in the Cordillera that can be accessed from the Halsema Highway which is the highest road in the Philippines via a public vehicle. But if you have a rented vehicle like our Timbak event where the whole group decided to let the van drove all the way to the school (except for me, I wanted to start from the highway). Trekking time can be lessened by at least an hour if the trek starts in Mangoto Elementary School which also translates to almost 1000ft elevation difference. From there on, one can reach the Summit in almost 30 to 40mins depending upon one's pacing which is equal to 705ft altitude gain. 

The trail which leads to the summit is composed of cemented pathway which then leads to vegetable terraces where the locals grow carrots, cabbage, potatoes and different flowers as well. This is also considered the highest place in the country where the locals reside near the summit. According to our local guide, during good weather, Mt. Timbak offers one of the most stunning views of the sunset and it offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding landscape which includes Pulag, Ugo, and the Halsema Highway. There are also some cases that one can witness the sea of clouds. 

It was raining badly when we went to Mt Timbak. There is no clearing, no sea of clouds, everything was just covered with a white background, talk about spoiler.