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Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake

Philippines · Luzon

moderate

A scenic trek through lahar-formed badlands to the stunning turquoise crater lake of the volcano that had the century's largest eruption in 1991.

⛰Trailhead:475m
🏔Summit:1,445m
📅Duration:1 day
🌍Country:Philippines

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Trailhead Conditions

Luzon, Philippines · 475m

Friday, November 6 at 11:19 AM

23°C

Feels like 23°C

Clear sky

Humidity

84%

Wind

10 km/h ENE

Gusts

10 km/h

Pressure

1016 hPa

Dew Point

18°C

Cloud Cover

0%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
23°/ 21°
Sat, Nov 7
28°/ 21°
Sun, Nov 8
28°/ 22°
Mon, Nov 9
28°/ 21°
Tue, Nov 10
28°/ 21°
Wed, Nov 11
28°/ 21°
Thu, Nov 12
28°/ 21°
Fri, Nov 13
29°/ 22°
Sat, Nov 14
29°/ 21°
Sun, Nov 15
29°/ 22°

Is Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake safe to hike right now?

The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (475m) and the summit (1,445m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.

How difficult is Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake?

Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 1 day for a short trek.

What is the elevation of Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake?

The trailhead starts at 475 metres above sea level in Luzon, Philippines. The summit or highest point reaches 1,445 metres — a net elevation gain of 970 metres.

What gear do I need for Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake in Philippines: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.

Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude