One of the Philippines' largest protected areas, the natural park covers 24,557 hectares around the active stratovolcano of Mount Kanlaon, which straddles Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. The park protects some of the most significant remaining forest on Negros Island, home to endemic birds including the Negros bleeding-heart pigeon, the Visayan spotted deer, and the Negros shrew.
Access from Kabankalan is via the eastern slopes. The lower forest zones offer hiking through old-growth and secondary forest rich in birdlife without requiring summit permits. Summit climbs require a DENR permit and a registered guide, and are subject to closure during periods of volcanic activity — check current status before planning a climb.