GUNUNG · Filipina

Mount Bulusan

Bulusan Volcano

Information

Elevation: 1.565 m
Country: Filipina (PH)
Location / Range: Bulusan Volcano Natural Park (Bulusan–Irosin), Provinsi Sorsogon, Wilayah Bicol, Pulau Luzon
Mountain type: Gunung berapi stratovolcano aktif dengan beberapa kawah dan danau kawah, di dalam Bulusan Volcano Natural Park
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: 12.7700, 124.0500
Difficulty: Sedang: jalur ke puncak menembus hutan hujan lebat dan tanjakan berlumpur, umumnya pendakian sehari (day hike) dengan pemandu. PinoyMountaineer memberi tingkat kesulitan menengah. Aksesnya sangat bergantung status aktivitas vulkanik.
Best Season: Musim kering setempat, kira-kira Maret–Mei, saat jalur tidak terlalu berlumpur. Bicol tergolong basah hampir sepanjang tahun; hindari musim taifun (Juni–November). Pendakian hanya bila status Alert Level PHIVOLCS mengizinkan.
Permits & Rules: Wajib registrasi dan pemandu melalui pengelola Bulusan Volcano Natural Park (DENR) serta koordinasi dengan LGU setempat. Zona berbahaya (Permanent Danger Zone) di sekitar puncak sering ditutup saat aktivitas meningkat; ikuti buletin PHIVOLCS.
Hazards: Sebagai salah satu gunung berapi paling aktif di Filipina, Bulusan rawan letusan freatik mendadak, hujan abu, lahar, dan gas vulkanik. Bahaya lain: jalur berlumpur dan licin, lintah, kabut, serta kemungkinan penutupan mendadak. Selalu cek Alert Level sebelum mendaki.

Description

Mount Bulusan (1,565 m), also known as Bulusan Volcano, is an active stratovolcano at the southeastern tip of Luzon Island, in Sorsogon Province, Bicol Region, Philippines — about 70 km southeast of Mayon Volcano and roughly 390 km southeast of Manila. It forms the core of Bulusan Volcano Natural Park, a protected area rich in montane rainforest, hot springs, and four lakes including the popular Bulusan and Aguingay lakes. Bulusan is one of the Philippines' most active volcanoes, with a history of sudden phreatic eruptions, so the summit trail is opened and closed according to the Alert Level issued by PHIVOLCS. For hikers, the appeal is the mix of lush primary forest, crater views, and the natural-park ecosystem at its foot; the climb is usually a guided day hike from villages around Irosin and Bulusan.

Gallery

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Routes

Jalur alam Danau Bulusan (Bulusan Lake nature trails)

Ringan — jalur wisata alam di kaki gunung

Walking trails around Bulusan Lake and the forest of Bulusan Volcano Natural Park at the mountain's foot — a light, nature-tourism option when the summit trail is closed due to volcanic activity.

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Jalur puncak via Bulusan Volcano Natural Park

Sedang — day hike berpemandu, tergantung Alert Level

Umumnya pendakian sehari (naik-turun)

The route to Bulusan's crater/summit (1,565 m) passes through dense montane rainforest and often-muddy climbs, starting from villages around Irosin/Bulusan with a guide. Access to the summit zone opens and closes per PHIVOLCS alert level; during heightened activity the Permanent Danger Zone is closed.

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Climbing Experiences

Accounts of Bulusan emphasize two things: the rich rainforest and lakes of Bulusan Volcano Natural Park, and an absolute dependence on the volcano's activity status. Many videos show the climb toward the crater/summit through dense forest and muddy trails, the beauty of Bulusan Lake at the foot, and footage of phreatic eruptions and ashfall that underscore how active it is. Some hikers note climbs made just before closures due to eruptions. The common message: always check PHIVOLCS bulletins, use a local guide, and prepare for wet tropical terrain.

References

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