It is the highest peak in the island having an elevation of 1,157 metres (3,796 ft) above sea level.

[citation needed] Malindig is considered a potentially active volcano,[3] in part because of the solfataric springs of Malbog.

Due to its height above 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above sea level, by law it has been identified as a protected area.

After passing the Radio Station base on the mountain, it has been known to be a mossy and closed canopy forest trek with regular foggy surroundings.

Malindig is around the vicinity of jurisdiction of barangays of Buenavista (Sihi, Bagacay, Bicas-Bicas, Yook, and Tungib-Lipata) and Torrijos (Cawayanan, Malibago and Dampulan).