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Mount Arayat National Park

Mount Arayat National Park has 7 great trails for hiking and walking and more. Trails in this park range from 289 to 2,245 meters of elevation gain.

Trails in Mount Arayat National Park
Difficulty: Hard Elevation Gain: 0 m
Distance: 9.3 km Estimated Time: 5.5–6 hr
 


Difficulty: Moderate Elevation Gain: 0 m
Distance: 5.3 km Estimated Time: 2–2.5 hr
 
Situated near the Pampanga River, this trail usually starts near Cong Dadong Dam and traverses Mount Arayat National Park. This route is quite a popular destination for biking enthusiasts and is mainly on the green side of the town. Arayat is the heart of the culinary capital of the country. Make sure not to miss their local dishes before leaving the area.


Difficulty: Hard Elevation Gain: 0 m
Distance: 21.2 km Estimated Time: 12–13 hr
 
Mount Arayat is a potentially active stratovolcano with a breached crater and andesitic dome. The last report of this volcano erupting was over 2,000 years ago. Legend is that this mountain/volcano is home to the Diwata Maria Sinukuan also known as a Fairy. As locals say now, the mountain is under tremendous threat of deforestation, and the primary reason is that the mountain legend is angry. This mountain was also used as a hiding zone for communist Filipino guerrillas during World War II.


Difficulty: Hard Elevation Gain: 0 m
Distance: 12.9 km Estimated Time: 6.5–7.5 hr
 
This trail usually starts near Arayat Bano Jump-off close to Mount Arayat National Park and ends near Ayala Health Center along PAC-Ayala Road. This mountain is very famous for a lot that it offers like the floras and faunas along the hike, the different viewpoints, and especially the one-of-a-kind view on top. Make sure to get your cameras ready to capture the wonderful experience of the climb.


Difficulty: Hard Elevation Gain: 0 m
Distance: 13 km Estimated Time: 7.5–8 hr
 
Located in the heart of the plains of Central Luzon lies Mount Arayat, a potentially active volcano in the province of Pampanga. The trail usually starts at Arayat Bano Jump-off near Saint John Chapel and San Juan Bano Barangay Hall. It passes by Arayat National Park and ends at Mount Arayat North Peak where you can experience the enchanted view of the summit.


Difficulty: Hard Elevation Gain: 0 m
Distance: 10.9 km Estimated Time: hr
 
Pinacle Peak, also known as Pinnacle Peak, is situated in Mount Arayat National Park and is considered one of Mount Arayat’s cooler viewpoints. The trail starts at Arayat Bano Jump-off, near the entrance of Mount Arayat National Park. It is close to Mount Arayat South Peak, Mount Arayat South Peak Campsite, and TKO Viewpoint. You can see the Pampanga River and overlook the nearby towns and greenery at the top. The trail is covered in forest and surrounded by shrubs. There are some sections...


Difficulty: Hard Elevation Gain: 0 m
Distance: 15.9 km Estimated Time: 8.5–9 hr
 




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