Since I’ve been doing a few hikes recently, I was expecting that trekking Mt. Kan-irag is as easy as my previous hikes. But I was wrong. It was longer, tougher, and definitely more challenging. Mt. Kain-rag also known as Sirao Peak is a 2,362 ft / 720 m mountain peak located in Cebu City. Many hikers go here for their preparation for their major climbs.

During this day trek, I was with my friends and our 65-year-old guide Ta Ma. She started climbing at the age of 50 and since then she has been able to hike major mountains in the Philippines. Hiking with her was fun, motivating, and inspiring. She guides us for free, and I’m looking forward to doing more hikes with her.

Mt. Kan-irag
Left to right: Rodgie, Ta Ma, John, Hernan, and Joem

The Trail

From Sunny Hills, Talamban we just walk until we reach Sitio Baogo. But you have an option to ride a habal-habal for Php25.00.

Started the trek via the Baogo Trail.

Mt. Kan-irag

The river trek to Kabang Falls was quite fun and challenging at the same time because scramble boulders are everywhere. Since I like to hop over those big rocks I was definitely having fun during this phase of the trek. Just a few reminders that it was good weather we had during this trek so we did not encounter a strong current of water. Also, be careful because these rocks can also cause huge injuries.

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Mt. Kan-irag
Kabang Falls

We had lunch at Kabang Falls.

Facing Kabang Falls, on the right side is the common route for trekkers to go to Mt. Kan-irag, but we tried the left one where most of the hikers were going down. We also got lost for a while, but we were able to get on the right track afterward.

We passed by a smaller waterfall and took another rest here.

As we continue our journey. Our bottles of water were almost empty. But on the way, there’s a water source called “Tubod”. I am honestly quite afraid to try the water, but the locals said it was clean. Thirsty and we have no other choice, we got some water here.

Mt. Kan-irag

After a few hours, we come to pass a civilization again. And I thought we were really close, but not close enough. We proceed and pass the field of cogon grasses.

We reached the peak at almost 4:30 pm and it was fulfilling!

Mt. Kan-irag
Mt. Kan-irag
Mt. Kan-irag

Itinerary:

09:00AM – Assembly at Julie’s Bakeshop in front of Sunny Hills Subdivision

09:30AM – ETD for Baogo (Trek)

10:30AM – ETA Baogo

10:45AM – ETD to Kabang Falls (Baogo Trail)

12:30AM – ETA at Kabang Falls (Lunch)

01:30PM – Resume Trek

02:30PM – ETA to Tubod (water source)

02:45PM – Resume trek

03:30PM – ETA at Brgy. Sirao

04:30PM – ETA at Mt. Kan-irag

05:00PM – ETD Mt. Kan-irag

05:30PM – ETA Ayala Heights

06:00PM – ETA JY Square, Lahug

07:00PM – Home sweet home

 TIPS:

  • Make sure to travel light.
  • Bring at least one liter of water.
  • Bring lunch and trail food
  • Wear the proper climbing attire and shoes.

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