Cordillera, Luzon · Philippines
Halsema Highway
N204La Trinidad to Bontoc
Long the highest highway in the Philippines, climbing the Cordillera Central to a 2,255 m summit at Atok, a 150 km spine of ridgeline driving with near-continuous panoramas.
From the Baguio limit the road climbs into the Benguet highlands past La Trinidad’s vegetable terraces onto high ridges with sheer drops on both sides, peaking at 2,255 m in Atok before descending through Buguias to Bontoc. Over 1,000 curves; about 99% paved. Daytime, dry-season driving only.
Scenery
MountainForestValley
Best seasons
WinterSpring
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Halsema Highway on the map76.6 mi · point to point
La TrinidadStart · Cordillera, Luzon
BontocEnd · Cordillera, Luzon
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Character
Corners660bends
Tightness9of 10
Max gradient15%≈ 1-in-7
Hairpins10bends over 150°
Climb2,772 mtotal ascent
Summit2,376.5 mhighest point of the line · 7,797 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 54Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%953 – 2,376.5 mPoints of interest3 stops
- Sabangan View DeckViewpoint69 mi in
- Philippine Highway highest pointViewpoint27 mi in
- Tayawan ViewdeckViewpoint1.3 mi in
Hazards
- Landslides
- Fog
- Steep drop-offs
- Narrow road
- No guardrails on sections
- Rockfall
- High-speed bus traffic
Sources
“The road is extremely scenic and worthwhile — jaw-dropping scenery. Landslides are a hazard, with big stones and debris tumbling from peaks.”
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Driving the Halsema Highway: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Halsema Highway?
Halsema Highway runs 76.6 miles (123 km) and takes about 3 h 8 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Halsema Highway to drive?
We rate it demanding: 660 corners including 10 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 15%, and a tightness of 9 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Halsema Highway?
Winter and Spring are best.
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