THE TOP 5 DAYHIKES IN BUKIDNON

Bukidnon is a great place for nature trekking due to its grand mountains and natural wonders. Trekkers looking for arduous routes can select from the major peaks included in the top 10 highest summits of the country. Dayhikers can also opt for the minor peaks and adventure sites trekkable for a day. Out of the 20 Must-Visit Destinations in Bukidnon, here are the top 5 dayhikes in the province I highly recommend to sweat the day out and get cooled down after.

I CAN EVEN ACCOMPANY YOU WHEN VISITING THESE PLACES... 

 THE TOP 5...

1. CEDAR MULTIFALLS
Location: Impalutao, Impasugong, Bukidnon
Access Point/ Accessibility: National highway, Impalutao, Impasugong 
Mode of Transport to Jump-off: trekking, habalhabal
No. of Trekking Hours: 2 hours
Features: 3 major falls with different sources each, minifalls, rivers, swimming pool, event venue, forest reserve, camping site, basketball court
Activities: River trekking, swimming, picnicking, camping
Difficulty: 3/10
 

2. MT. PALAOPAO
Location: Sito Palaopao, Kisolon, Sumilao, Bukidnon
Access Point/ Accessibility: Sumilao Terminal, National Highway, Kisolon, Sumilao 
Mode of Transport to Jump-off: Trekking
No. of Trekking Hours: 2-3 hours 
Features: 2 summits with concrete and wooden crosses, site for Holy Week stations of the cross, rock formations, open trail, overlooking, hanging bridge, plus KULAMAN RIVER 
Activities: trekking, climbing, picnicking, swimming
Difficulty: 5/10

Kulaman River is a bonus when trekking to Mt. Palaopao

3. CINCHONA MULTIFALLS
Location: Block 2, Kaatuan, Lantapan, Bukidnon
Access Point/ Accessibility: Sitio Block 2, Kaatuan, Lantapan, Bukidnon 
Mode of Transport to Jump-off: Habalhabal from Poblacion, Lantapan
No. of Trekking Hours: 1.5 - 2 hours 
Features: 5 tiered waterfalls, side trips to Conchona Forest Reserve, Phil Eagle sanctuary, White House, Japanese Century Houses, century old chapel
Activities: Trekking, swimming
Difficulty: 4/10



 4. KIBALABAG MULTIFALLS
Location: Kibalabag, Malaybalay City
Access Point/ Accessibility: Kibalabag, Malaybalay City 
Mode of Transport to Jump-off: Habalhabal from Malaybalay City (near Armands Store)
No. of Trekking Hours: Katihan Falls (2 hours), Kibalabag and Dumagongdong Falls (30 minutes) 
Features: 3 different Water falls, the 2 are just beside the barangay road
Activities: River trekking, swimming
Difficulty: 4/10
 

5. MT. CAPISTRANO
Location: Sitio Binalbagan, Simaya, Malaybalay City
Access Point/ Accessibility: Sitio Binalbagan, Simaya, Malaybalay City
Mode of Transport to Jump-off: Habalhabal, passenger multicab from Aglayan national highway
No. of Trekking Hours: 2-3 hours
Features: Summit with rock formations, overlooking rice fields
Activities: Trekking, climbing
Difficulty: 6/10


OTHER DAYHIKES:


1. BLUEWATER CAVE
Location: San Jose, Quezon, Bukidnon
Access Point/ Accessibility: National Highway, bridge past NAPOCOR
Mode of Transport to Jump-off: Public transport vehicles
No. of Trekking Hours: 30-45 minutes 
Features: Cave with cool, crystal clear river intersecting Pulangui River
Activities: Trekking, picnicking, rockclimbing, rappeling, swimming
Difficulty: 4/10


2. SUMALSAG CAVE
Location: Sitio Kilabong, Vista Villa, Sumilao, Bukidnon
Access Point/ Accessibility: National Highway, Brgy. Dalirig, Manolo Fortich  
Mode of Transport to Jump-off: Habalhabal from Brgy. Dalirig
No. of Trekking Hours: 2 hours 
Features: Cave with river, needs to immerse at the final exit
Activities: Spelunking, swimming, crawling, walking like a duck
Difficulty: 6/10


3. MIGTAMBOL FALLS
Location: New Zamboangita, New Eden, Pangantucan, Bukidnon
Access Point/ Accessibility: Sitio New Zamboangita
Mode of Transport to Jump-off: Habalhabal, chartered vehicles
No. of Trekking Hours: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Features: Waterfall with wide pool
Activities: River trekking, swimming
Difficulty: 4/10



4. PULANGUI RIVER (OLD)
Location: Barangay North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon
Access Point/ Accessibility: Crystal Sugar Mill Road near Waig Resort
Mode of Transport to Jump-off: Habalhabal
No. of Trekking Hours: 20 minutes
Features: River with rock formations and caverns plus Crystal Clear River
Activities: Boating, tubing, swimming
Difficulty: 2/10

Crystal Spring is an added attraction when visiting Pulangui River

5. MUSUAN PEAK
Location: Musuan, Dologon, Maramag, Bukidnon
Access Point/ Accessibility: National Highway near the Philippine Carabao Center
Mode of Transport to Jump-off: Public transport vehicles
No. of Trekking Hours: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Features: Overlooking the Pulangui Manmade Lake and Valencia City
Activities: Trekking, picnicking, sightseeing
Difficulty: 3/10