Mt. Marikit is named after an Ibaloi word meaning “beautiful.” It is an emerging natural attraction sandwiched between the villages of Dalupirip and Tinongdan. These two secluded villages serve as either the entrance or exit points for hikers climbing at about 12 kilometers or 4 hours hike from Tinongdan barangay and 4-5 kilometers away from barangay Dalupirip.
The trail to Mt. Marikit standing at 1,395 meters above sea level, starts within the quiet village of Dalupirip Central surrounded by rice fields, river tributaries, and towering mountains. Its summit features a rocky terrain with clumps of trees and brush that turned out to be just a kilometer or two from its neighbor Mt. Pigingan, offering endless opportunities like trekking, site-seeing, camping, and mountain climbing. Furthermore, the winding uphill and downhill foot trail has its freshwater stopovers, hanging footbridges, and captivating waterfalls oozing with glamour. Along the way, the Adashu burial cave, Ambasa cave, and Baloy hot springs can also be seen.
Name: Mount Marikit
Elevation: 1,395 MASL
Hours to summit: 3-4 / 5-6 hours
Jump-off/exit point: Salapsap, Dalupirip / Anuvang, Tinongdan
Features: Towering Mountains, Rice Fields, Pine Forest, Rocky terrains, Foot bridges, Burial cave, Hot spring, waterfalls