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Mt. Hibok-Hibok is a Favorite Hiking Destination

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Mt. Hibok-Hibok is a popular hiking destination in Camiguin island. A permit from the DENR office in Mambajao is required. It normally takes 3–5 hours to reach the summit; the usual jump-off is Ardent Hot Springs in Mambajao. Views from the summit include the nearby White Island, Bohol to the north, Eastern Mindanao to the east and the island of Siquijor to the west. The mossy crater of Camiguin’s past eruption can also be seen.

Climbing Hibok-Hibok is quite challenging for a day trip. It takes 3-4 hours to reach the peak depending on your pace. The altitude gain is quite rapid and sun cover is minimal.Yet the views are unique and spectacular. At the peak, on a clear day, you can see the mossy crater of the volcano. To your north is Bohol, and you can even see Surigao at the east, and Siquijor on the opposite side. Flanking the island of Camiguin is White island, which truly looks white from atop the mountain. Even more unique to Hibok-Hibok is the blade-sharp rocks at the peak area. The pitcher plants that grow on these rocks make the landscape a little bit eerie. All these elements make Hibok-Hibok a must-stop for hikers who are visiting Camiguin. Read More: http://www.mindanaotours.com/mt-hibok-hibok-camiguin/

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Mount Hibok-Hibok (also known as Catarman Volcano) is a stratovolcano on Camiguin Island in the Philippines. It is one of the active volcanoes in the country and part of the Pacific ring of fire.

Volcanologists classify Hibok-Hibok or Catarman Volcano as a stratovolcano and dome complex with an elevation of 1,332 meters (4,370 ft) and a base diameter of 10 kilometers (6.2 mi).

Its adjacent volcanic edifices are Mt. Vulcan, 580 meters (1,900 ft) high, NW of Hibok-Hibok; Mt. Mambajao, 1,552 meters (5,092 ft) center of Camiguin; Mt. Guinsiliban 581 meters (1,906 ft) high, southernmost Camiguin; Mt. Butay 679 meters (2,228 ft); and Mt. Uhay, N of Mount Ginsiliban. There are also domes and cones at Campana Hill, Minokol Hill, Tres Marias Hill, Mt. Carling, Mt. Tibane, and Piyakong Hill. Read More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hibok-Hibok

MT. HIBOK-HIBOK

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Mt. Hibok-Hibok approach is through the base of Barangay Tagdo in Mambajao. It is the only active among the 6 others on the Island. The 1,250 meters slope is a challenge to climbers as the trek entails skillful maneuvers in loose rocks and boulders. There is a crater like lake and steam outlets on top of the peak.

Today, although Hibok-Hibok remains an active volcano, it has no signs of activity. In fact, the only signs of volcanism are the hot springs that count among Camiguin’s tourist destinations.

Climbing Hibok-Hibok is quite challenging for a daytrip. It takes 3-4 hours to reach the peak depending on your pace. The altitude gain is quite rapid and sun cover is minimal.Yet the views are unique and spectacular. At the peak, on a clear day, you can see the mossy crater of the volcano. To your north is Bohol, and you can even see Surigao at the east, and Siquijor on the opposite side. Flanking the island of Camiguin is White island, which truly looks white from atop the mountain. Even more unique to Hibok-Hibok is the blade-sharp rocks at the peak area. The pitcher plants that grow on these rocks make the landscape a little bit eerie. All these elements make Hibok-Hibok a must-stop for hikers who are visiting Camiguin. Read More: http://oceanislandtravel.com/home.asp?aid=685

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