Southern Sagada - Mt. Ampacao, Lumiang and Sumaguing Caves, and Pongas falls
Sagada, Mountain Province
November 30, 2014
Destinations:
- Mt. Ampacao
- Lumiang and Sumaguing Cave (connection)
- Pongas falls
This is a very late post about my Southern Sagada adventures part of Banaue-Sagada backpacking. (This might be my reference if my notes get lost.) On my first day visit in Sagada town I visited the usual attractions around the town center. The second day I went to southern part of Sagada. All destinations were done on foot out and back. Both Mount Ampacao and Pongas falls were unguided except the cave connection.
Mt. Ampacao 1890+masl
From the town center, head to Ambasing Elementary School. At the fork road, take the right uphill road then follow the road (paved-rough) for about 45minutes to 1 hour until you reach the saddle or the ranch. Look for the trail leading to the summit where the network tower is located. Following the road after saddle might lead you to other village. Network tower is visible in the saddle area (common sense). For about 20-30 minutes you will reach the summit of Mt. Ampacao. Sagada town, Ilocos Region, nearby villages and mountains are best view and rewarding on top. And a-must-try traverse trail leads to Lake Danum.
