Cuernos de Negros – Mount Talinis

Facts

• Elevation: 1,862 m (6,109 ft)
• Prominence: 1,442 m
• Ribu category:  Kurang Tinggi
• Region:  Central Philippines
• Island: Negros
• Coordinates: 9.2442, 123.1775
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• World Ribus ID: 69532

Mount Talinis is the second-highest peak on Negros Island and the central summit of the Cuernos de Negros volcanic complex. It features mossy mid-elevation forest, fumarolic vents, crater lakes (Nailig, Yagumyum, Mabilog), rugged ridges and waterfalls such as Kaipuhan Sulfur River. A potentially active volcanic complex, it remains fumarolic and hosts geothermal activity—even powering the nearby Palinpinon Geothermal Field.

There are numerous routes up, including:

From the north at Puhagan (890m) via Ranchohan (1,200m) and Lake Yagumyum (1,410m), Lake Malingin (1,610m), Lake Nailig Campsite (1,580m) and the summit.

From the north-east at Campisaw (610m) and Ranchohan as above.

From the south-east at Bidjao (800m) vi Buko-buko sa Kabayo (1,180m) and and Lake Yagumyum as above.

From the north-west at Panghilakan (1,080m) via Lake Nailig Campsite.

Practicalities

• • Getting there: Barangay Apolong (Valencia, most used). Popular route: Apolong → Rancho/Kaipuhan → Lake Nailig base camp → summit ridge → exit via Bediao (traverse).

• • Permits: Mount Talinis is generally closed under Valencia Municipal Ordinance No. 4 (2020) pending eco-tourism regulations and biodiversity recovery; entry is currently suspended for general hiking . If permitted, hikers must register and secure a permit from Valencia LGU Tourism Office. Hire a local guide, especially from Valencia- or Dauin-based mountaineering groups.

• • Water sources: Stream crossings along Apolong/Bediao and Panghilakan trails up to Rancho and near Kaipuhan (~1,500 m). Lake Nailig serves as a reliable water and overnight campsite (~1,670 m).

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