Cambanog Falls

Cambanog Falls sits in the hills above Badian, reached along shaded river paths. Badian’s terrain is limestone karst, the same geology that feeds Kawasan Falls a short distance away, so the water reaching Cambanog has moved through underground channels before it hits daylight — one reason its flow holds up better in dry season than falls that depend on surface runoff alone. Badian’s local economy leans on the canyoneering trade that Kawasan built; Cambanog sees a fraction of that traffic, which is most of its appeal.

• Expect a moderate trek along the river; the payoff is usually a pool mostly to yourself, since Cambanog draws far less traffic than Kawasan nearby.
• Bring a change of clothes and a dry bag — the trail crosses water more than once.
• A waterproof camera earns its keep here; the moss-lined rock against clear water photographs well without any filter.

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