ANININGPAN RIDGE: A Stunning Summit of Malaybalay City

ANININGPAN RIDGE, located in Sitio Kibarok, Casisang, Malaybalay City overlooks the city on one side and marvelous hills on the other. The highest summit of Kibarok is estimated to be 800 meters high. Situated close to residences, this can be summitted for about an hour. Legend says that Aniningpan is the wife of Kibarok, both native settling the area ages ago.

Climb registration is required at Datu Boy's house. Trekking starts from corn fields.

 
After  few minutes of climbing, one can't resist to look back at the view of the city.

The alluring slopes and vegetation motivates the climber to go further.

Photo Credits: JB Branzuela

The trek is not so tedious. Slippery trails are a challenge during rainy seasons.

The most challenging part is the final assault to the summit because of its consistent sharp slope.

 Two concrete crosses approach the summiting climbers.

A simple shed gives every hiker a good rest.

The summit's 360-degree view allows  the hikers to see exhilarating view of the city on one side and the wonderful hills and landscapes on the other.

This ridge also offers amazing view of grand mountains all around like Kitanglad, Kiamo, Capistrano and others major summits.

Night campers will enjoy the view of city lights at night and sea of clouds early morning.

Photo Credits: ANININGPAN RIDGE FB PAGE

Photo Credits: ANININGPAN RIDGE FB PAGE

Upon going down, one may opt to do backtrail or choose another way, which still meets the main trail halfway down.

Here's a sample ITINERARY to CLIMBING ANININGPAN RIDGE



HOW TO BOOK: Leave a message to ANININGPAN RIDGE FB PAGE or pm BARRY HART ABULAG VILLAROYA


HOW TO GET THERE: 

From city proper, Kibarok can be accessed via 4 wheel vehicles passing by Natid-asan, Brgy. 9. For commuters, habalhabal from Belsar Enterprises (in front of Shell gas station) to the sitio costs P30.00 per head. 

FEES: 

Registration costs P150.00 per head minimum of 5 pax inclusive of entrance fee, guide fee, watcher's fee and tribal fee.

Respect the local policies. Don't leave trash behind. Observe LEAVE NO TRACE principle.