Mt. Tipolog, known as the lost volcano, is one of the three volcanoes in Davao City that is situated at Brgy. Tawan-tawan, Baguio District. As compared to Mt. Apo and Mt. Talomo, Mt. Tipolog is the shortest in height, which is rising only at 1,340 meters (4,396 feet) above sea level. It is also the least known among the three especially to mountaineers but is considered older than Mt. Apo according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
The summit of the mountain can be reached in about 5-6 hours trek from the jump-off area in Sitio Kaunlaran, Brgy. Tawan-tawan. The terrain is mostly steep, with cacao and banana trees frequently encountered along the route. The summit rewards you with sceneries overlooking Davao City, a sight of the prominent Mt. Apo, the country’s highest peak, and Mt. Talomo from afar. A remarkable sunrise rewards mountaineers in full anticipation and admiration. The peak area is not that big but can accommodate more or less than 100 mountaineers. There is no water source in the peak, only rainwater drained down to a filtered sack set up on a tree.
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| Tamugan River underneath the mountain |
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