Kennon Road

Kennon Road
Benguet Road Rosario–Baguio Road
Kennon Road at Camp 3 in Tuba, Benguet
Route information
Length:	41.2 km (25.6 mi)
Major junctions
North end:	Aspiras–Palispis Highway and Governor Pack Road in Baguio
South end:	MacArthur Highway in Rosario
Location
Major cities:	Baguio
Towns:	Rosario, Pugo, Tuba
Highway system
Highways in the Philippines

Kennon Road (formerly the Benguet Road and also known as the Rosario–Baguio Road) is a roadway in Benguet province in the Philippines connecting the mountain city of Baguio to the lowland towns of Rosario and Pugo in La Union province. The project was begun in 1903 and opened for travel on January 29, 1905. It was originally called the Benguet Road and later renamed in honor of its builder, Col. Lyman Walter Vere Kennon of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. For travelers coming from Manila or the provinces in the central plains of Luzon, it is the shortest route to Baguio.

Coming from the lowlands, Kennon Road is one of the three major access roads that lead to the highland city of Baguio. The upward climb reveals a picturesque view of the mountains, lush vegetation, and pine trees as one gets closer to the city.

Most of the highway's stretch encompasses the municipality of Tuba in the province of Benguet. The small settlements along the road, known as Camps 1 to 8, were originally established for the pioneer builders of the road, but have been occupied since by local residents. The Bued River flows along a rocky canyon from the lofty heights, and following this course the road was cut above the river bed.

The highway is a toll road, with the lower tollgate located about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) from the junction at Rosario near Camp 1. The upper tollgate is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south of Baguio near the Lion's Head and Camp 6, in Tuba.