Mount Apo

Mount Apo is a substantial solfataric, possibly dynamic stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. With a rise of 2,954 meters 9,692 ft above ocean level, it is the most noteworthy mountain in the Philippine Archipelago and is situated between Davao City and Davao del Sur territory.

In spite of the fact that an announced a Natural Park, the present climbing trails are covered with junk by reckless climbers, opening ways for soil disintegration over the officially bared mountain sides. Some mountain and social climbing bunches direct trips after the Holy Week/Easter, the pinnacle climbing season, to clean the influenced regions.

The mountain is home to more than 272 winged animal species, 111 of which are endemic to the region. It is likewise home to one of the world's biggest hawks, the basically imperiled Philippine falcon, which is the nation's national feathered creature. There are four noteworthy lakes in Mt. Apo.

Famous of these are Lake Agco, used to be called "The Blue Lake" and Lake Venado, an outstanding mountain dwellers campground and a stopover towards the pinnacle. Lake Macadac and Lake Jordan are found in the summit meadow.