The photo shows the Mountain Trail, also known as Halsema Highway, in Benguet in the 1920s. This was 2 kilometers past Guerilla Saddle.

The trail was named after Eusebius Julius Halsema, who served as the mayor of Baguio from 1920 to 1937. Halsema was an American engineer who oversaw the construction of the trail. The trail was originally a foot trail, but it was later widened and paved to become a road.

Halsema Highway is a scenic road that winds through the mountains of Benguet. The road offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. It is also a popular destination for hiking and biking.

Halsema Highway is a significant historical landmark in the Philippines. It is a reminder of the early days of American colonization in the country. The road is also a testament to the ingenuity and hard work of the local people who helped to build it.

Photo: The Cordillera Life

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