Central Luzon · Luzon
Mt. Tapulao (High Peak)
2,037 m above sea level · Zambales · 15.481°N, 120.121°E · effort 7/9
The highest point of the Zambales range, approached by an endless old mining road that climbs from lowland heat into pine and mossy forest. Its name comes from the pine trees ("tapulaw") that crown it.
Access and permits
Entry requirements have not been established for this mountain. Confirm current access, permits, guides and fees with the local tourism or protected-area office for your exact itinerary before travel. Missing information does not mean permission to enter.
Trails
| Trail | Jump-off | Effort | Technical | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dampay-Salaza Trail | Brgy. Dampay-Salaza, Palauig, Zambales | 7/9 | B | ~53.8 km (estimated, no mapped route) | Overnight (~12-18 h moving) |
Effort (1-9) is computed from distance, ascent and terrain; technical (A-E) follows the trail class, from a clear path (A) to real climbing (E). Elevations, grades and trail data are indicative - always verify with the LGU / DENR before a climb. Routes come from OpenStreetMap and can be partial or outdated; a mapped line does not prove a safe or open path.
Take Mt. Tapulao (High Peak) offline
Bundok ng Pinas keeps a personal climb log, records your track with the screen off, saves this mountain's topographic map for use without signal and shows the same access notes on the trail. No account needed.
Available to download
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Nearby mountains
- Mt. Pinatubo 1,486 m · 45 km away
- Mt. Pundaquit 630 m · 65 km away
- Mt. Balingkilat 1,100 m · 69 km away