Traveling and reaching Osmena Peak has become popular not only for hard core mountaineers but also for those with Cebu Travelers and Cebuanos looking for a different kind of adventure within the province of Cebu. Even complete beginners of mountain climbing will not be daunted as reaching the top of Osmena Peak very easy!
How to get there
From Cebu City, take the South Cebu National Highway until you reach the town of Carcar.
Continue driving southeast and take the left road until you reach the town of Dalaguete. You will pass by the town of Sibunga. After crossing a bridge, you will see a junction in Dalaguete populated with bakeries and habal-habals, take the left turn that leads to Mantalongan Market. The right road leads to the southwestern towns of Cebu such as Barili, Dumanjug, Moalboal, Badian, and others. Be informed that the road leading to Mantalongan market is winding, rough, and uneven; consider the kind of vehicle you are bringing. From Mantalongon, you may start the roughly 2-hour trek up to the summit of Osmena. If your vehicle can manage the rough roads that leads to the summit, you can drive until the nearest jump off point at the foot of the Mantalongon ranges.
Climb Tips
A water source is located along the trail on the way to the summit. Fetch enough to bring to the campsite or peak because no water source is located there. There are no water sources in the area so make sure that you fetch water whenever there’s a chance. It is best to get a guide if you are planning to traverse Osmena to Kawasan Falls as some of the locals are really not familiar with the trail that leads to the falls. I do not advise setting camp at the peak of Osmena as it is narrow and uneven. There are campsites established just a few meters down the summit. Use large rocks and ropes to secure your tent. The camping ground has loose rocks and pebbles and setting up tents can be challenging. Bring winter clothes or sweater to keep yourself warm. Temperature can suddenly drop especially when the wind starts to pick up.Bring sun protection because the way down Kawasan Falls can be extremely hot. Insect repellants are also recommended. If you do not want to tire yourself, you may request habal-habal to bring you until the foot of Osmena (30mins trek) for Php100 per person.