17/12/2025
Standing where the mountains meet the sea! 🌊⛰️
Found this hidden gem at Kagan 𝘿𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙨𝙖𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙠 and the 360-degree view is absolutely worth the climb.
📍𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚
Kagan Dinagsaan Peak is located in Sitio Dinagsaan, Brgy. Puntalinao, Banaybanay, Davao Oriental.
From Davao City: Take a bus (Bachelor Express) or van bound for Mati City at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT).
Drop-off Point: Ask the driver to drop you off at Barangay Puntalinao in Banaybanay. Look for the "Welcome Park" or signs for the entry point to Davao Oriental.
To the Jump-off: From the highway, you can take a habal-habal (motorcycle taxi) to the Barangay Tribal Hall or the starting point in Sitio Dinagsaan.
It is important to register and sign a waiver at the Tribal Hall before starting your trek. 👣
✨ 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘿𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙨𝙖𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙠
●𝘼𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙤𝙪𝙩: The peak is culturally significant to the Kagan (or Kalagan) tribe. Historically, it served as a lookout point for their ancestors to watch over their territory and the coastline for intruders.
●The name "𝙆𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙣" is derived from a word meaning "to warn," reflecting the tribe's history of signaling others during times of invasion.
●𝘽𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙮: With an elevation of approximately 760 MASL, it is considered a great peak for beginners, though it still features a fun "assault" trail that keeps things exciting.
●𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙮: The trail is known for its diverse flora. The small pink flowers you found are common in the area's open trails, which transition from fern fields into dense, cooler forests near the summit.
●𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙: The local community and trekkers strongly advocate for Leave No Trace principles to preserve the sacred land of the Kagan people.