By Kurniawati Kamarudin
an article from bernama- now we have all the more reason to hike
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Bukit Batu Putih, a hill adjacent to Taman Awana in Cheras, is teeming with motley crowd during the weekends as hundreds of people from far and near visit the place not just to relax or soak in the fresh air, but also exercise by going uphill.
Streams of people from all walks of life, young and old, can be seen ascending and descending the hill to sweat it out while enjoying the greenery provided by the jungle covering the hill, something that is increasingly rare in Kuala Lumpur nowadays.
Bukit Batu Putih, with its peak at 1,010-metre from sea level and steep gradient, is ready to put to test anybody's physical endurance.
ROUTE TO THE TOP
As for those who have not been there, there are several routes leading to Bukit Batu Putih, some being Taman Awana (the route used by most people), Taman Mudun, Cheras Hartamas and Taman Melur from Bukit Saga, Ampang.
Many come to the hill daily and some like Uncle Lim, 75, are well known faces of the hill. Other climbers at Bukit Batu eagerly wait for the genial Uncle Lim who almost without fail visits the hill daily.
The classic Mandarin song reverberating along the route winding up the hill, whether it rains or shines, indicates Uncle Lim's presence.
With a cheerful face and a 1.5 metre stick, he starts his way up by 8am as he feels it is the best time to get vitamin D other than enjoying the fresh morning atmosphere.
"I sing aloud while climbing because it is good for the lungs. If I don't sing, I get bored and it takes me longer to reach the peak," shared this senior citizen, who lives in the neighbourhood.
Looking hale and hearty, with his t-shirt wet from sweat, he greets anyone whom he meets on the hill and has made a lots of friends.
Uncle Lim's hill climbing routine started 10 years ago when he realised his body was slowly becoming weak due to inactivity after retirement.
"When there was no work, I just ate and slept, and soon my body started becoming weak. So I started climbing the hill to sweat it out. I climb daily, rain or shine, because I feel healthy and sleep well. When I return home, I take a short nap before proceeding with other outines," he said.
Ever since he started hill climbing, Uncle Lim has been in the best of health, except for some fever and common cold. He is free from heart ailments, high blood pressure or even diabetes.
He added that he watches his diet too and advised others to start taking care of their health right from an early stage.
"Many are gluttons and lazy to exercise, that is why they suffer from a host of disorders. Always think of making money, never happy, sooner or later they fall sick and die," said the father of two children.
Uncle Lim, who has six grandchildren, noted that climbing Bukit Batu Putih also helped him overcome loneliness as he meets his old friends there while making new ones.
HILL CLIMBING AND WELLNESS
Hill climbing is a recreational activity that calls for physical and mental strength.
According to Universiti Teknologi Mara's (UiTM) Sports Science and Recreation lecturer Associate Prof Dr Anuar Suun, more people are taking up climbing as it is another wellness lifestyle.
Apart from Bukit Batu Putih, there are many hills within the Klang Valley where this activity is popular - Bukit Gasing, Bukit Saga, Bukit Tabur, Bukit Broga and Bukit Takun.
Dr Anuar pointed out that climbing hills regularly could help in maintaining body weight and keep heart disease at bay. The heart becomes stronger and works optimally through physical exercise.
He said that even those with heart problems, except if it is serious, could climb hills but they should seek their doctor's advice beforehand.
"The same goes for those with high blood pressure, they have to seek the doctor's advice beforehand as climbing activity pushes up the blood pressure and causes extra stress to the heart," he said.
Hill climbing also reduces stress and mood swings, and improved blood flow helps to slow down the aging process.
PERILS OF HILL CLIMBING
Meanwhile, Lt. Muda Shahrul Kamar Mohd Joha, an officer with the Federal Territory Civil Defence Department, said while climbing Bukit Batu Putih is a healthy recreational activity, climbers have to be aware of the perils.
He pointed out that first timers should be careful as there is a risk of getting lost because the hill has 30 Y junctions and those who lose their way may end up deeper in the jungles of Hulu Langat.
However, to help joggers and visitors find their way, numerous markers have been put up along the way, including six checkpoints. Despite this, people get lost.
Even those familiar with the place also go missing, especially when they suffer from sprained ankle or chest pain that immobilises them.
"Often those who get lost are the ones who start late in the evening. Some start late without any preparation like proper shoes and attire and this slows them down, and when darkness sets in they fail to see their way out," observed Shahrul, who took joint search teams in five cases where people went missing on the hill.
original article here
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
PANTI
Together with some friends from the southern hikers, we hike up to Gunong Panti ,which is 513M above sea level. The route was quite steep with lots of roots all the way up, just like in Gunung Dato in Negeri sembilan. It took us 2 hours to get up , coming down was much faster. Even that it took us 1 and half hour to reach the base. The most exciting part was almost at the peak where we need to climb up using rope. However I prefer to use my hands , as there were rocks for grip and roots, just like in Tabur. It was fun. It is located just about 4 km before the Kota Tinggi water resort. Legend has it Bigfoot once roam in this jungle. That's why they even name the road Jalan Mawai.(bigfoot). How far it is true I can't say for sure.
My guide Eric lim informed us there is another way to reach this mountain. Maybe we will try it another day.
My guide Eric lim informed us there is another way to reach this mountain. Maybe we will try it another day.
Friday, July 1, 2011
PLACES I WOULD LIKE TO GO
HERE IS SOME OF THE PLACES ON MY WISH LIST:-
1) BELUMUT: KLUANG, JOHORE-Done: 4th September 2011
2)GUNUNG PANTI, KOTA TINGGI, JOHORE-Done 24th July 2011
3)GUNUNG MUNTAHAK, KOTA TINGGI, JOHORE
4)GUNUNG LEDANG, JOHORE
5)GUNUNG ARONG, MERSING, JOHORE
6) IRAU- IN CAMERON HIGHLAND. PAHANG
OTHER HILLS WHICH I MIGHT COME ACROSS OR HEAR FROM FRIENDS.
1) BELUMUT: KLUANG, JOHORE-Done: 4th September 2011
2)GUNUNG PANTI, KOTA TINGGI, JOHORE-Done 24th July 2011
3)GUNUNG MUNTAHAK, KOTA TINGGI, JOHORE
4)GUNUNG LEDANG, JOHORE
5)GUNUNG ARONG, MERSING, JOHORE
6) IRAU- IN CAMERON HIGHLAND. PAHANG
OTHER HILLS WHICH I MIGHT COME ACROSS OR HEAR FROM FRIENDS.
PLACES I HAVE BEEN TO
This is just my log to record those places I have been previously for future reference.They might not be in chronological order. My thanks to Janine who allow me to just rip off the info from her blog. Sure beat cracking my head to rewrite the whole stuff and I am no good when putting thoughts to words.
These are some places I have been to so far:-
GUNUNG DATUK(870M) which is in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan
DATE HIKE: SEPT 1ST & 20TH OCT 2010 ALBUM
How to get there :
Travel time : 1.5 hours from Sg Besi tol to Gunung Datuk base
On North South Expressway, take exit 223 to Pedas/Linggi
After tol, at the junction, turn left (road sign lead to Rembau)
Go straight until roundabout, take the 3 o'clock turn
Follow the road until you come to a set of traffic lights - turn right
Go straight and look out for signs that lead to Gunung Datuk - the last sign (sort of a tower will say Gunung Datuk 500m turn left)
Travel approximately 4km and turn left (road sign is visible) - this will take you through the rubber estate
When you come to a fork, take the left one and it will take you to the Gunung Datuk base
At the base :
Register and pay RM 3 as entrance
Proper shower and toilet facilities available for use
For those who are collecting climbing certificates, its available at RM 5
Trekking time and terrain :
On moderate speed with some photography - up 1 hour 35 mins, down 50 mins
Terrain rating 4/10
Description of terrain : About 30 degrees uphill all the way, one way, no visible forks
At the peak :
Huge boulders visible with ladders to climb up to the peak
A 360 degrees view
Straits of Malacca can be seen on a clear day
Windy, can be cold at times. Make sure one is always firmly on the ground as the wind can be very strong!
info copied with Thanks & Permission from my friend Janine Foo. from her blog here.
How to get there :
Travel time : 1.5 hours from Sg Besi tol to Bukit Putus base
On North South Expressway, take exit 219 to Port Dickson / Seremban exit
Follow road signs to Kuala Pilah (will pass by many traffic lights and LEKAS highway on the left)
After LEKAS highway look out for the signboard Bukit Putus and take a right turn
The road will be winding and slight uphill for about 5 mins
Park at the left side of the road (there is a clearing where we can park)
At the base :
Ferny trail starts about 800m away from Bukit Putus and known as Bukit Putus 2
No proper shower and toilet facilities available for use
Cleaning up can be done in the nearby stream (across the road), less than 100m from where the cars are parked
Trekking time and terrain :
On moderate speed with some photography - up on Ferny Trail 2 hours 50 mins, down on Bukit Putus 1 hour (coming down on Bukit Putus can be hot!)
Terrain rating 6/10
Description of terrain : 95% flat on ferny trail about 1 hour 15 mins. Will come to a stream, cross it (wont get wet) and the uphill begins about 45 degrees uphill almost all the way, one way, no visible forks for about 1 hour 35 mins. Along the way there will be a place where one needs to climb up using ropes
At the peak :
Not much view can be seen but it is a good training ground for uphill climbs
info with thanks to Janine link here.
How to get there :
Travel time : 1 hour 15 mins from Bangsar to Kg Pertak
From Jalan Maarof head towards Sri Hartamas/Mont Kiara direction
Go past Securities Commission on the right until the end of the road, take the right turn
Then take the split road on the left (you will see Solaris Mont Kiara/Cold Storage/SOHO on the left)
Go up Duke Expressway and exit to Jalan Kuching / Selayang
(This is a scenic road that takes you through the "old towns")
Just follow the road, go past Bukit Takun, Kanching, Templer Park on your right
Go past Rawang town (up the flyover to head towards Serendah)
You will past by the small towns like Serendah, Anatara Gapi, Batang Kali, Rasa
Look out for the sign to turn right into Kuala Kubu Baru
The road is slightly winding, go past Bomba on the right until you come to a set of traffic lights
At the lights, turn right
Follow the road and it will lead you to another scenic drive round the dam
After a bridge look out for the sign "Pertak" (not sure if its Pertak or Kg Pertak or Sg Pertak) and turn right
It will lead you to a T Junction and take the right turn
Follow the road (narrow road) going past Kampung Pertak (Orang asli) until a clearing (on the left and right) where you can park your car. Cars are either parked at this clearing or parked alongside the road further up
At the base :
Sungai Luit is visible from the road side
This is where we shower and clean up after the hike up Bukit Kutu
Trekking time and terrain :
On moderate speed with some photography and a rest at C5 (huge boulders) - up 3 hours, down 1 hour 40 mins
Terrain rating 6/10
Description of terrain : At the start cross 2 rivers on the bridge, come to a fork turn right and follow the path till a river. Cross the river (knee deep) and take the left fork after the river. (After this will there will be another 3 small river crossings where you wont get wet)
Follow the path until another fork, take the right one until the next fork, take the right one also
There are markers along the way after this. The trail is clear with some crawling under the bamboo trees
After 45 minutes of fairly flat grounds, you will come to the steep incline of about 50 degrees. This will continue for about an hour or so till C5. From C5 to the peak/campsite is about 45 minutes, fairly flat.
There is an old well which is still working - water can be used to clean up or for washing if you are camping. Adviseable to carry water for drinking and cooking.
Huge campsite available.
At the peak :
A 360 degrees view after climbing up the boulder (u can virtually be on top of the world)
Weather can change rapidly.... if you get clear skies, capture the moment as it may not last! (mist can come in within minutes)
An old chimney is still standing tall after all these years and the steps that leads to what was once a house built during the British Administration
Venturing further on, you can find an old fort, quite visibly of what used to be another house within 15 minutes of walking
info provide by Janine foo link here.
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BUKIT TABUR- MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE HILL. THERE ARE ALL IN FOUR HILL, NAMELY TABUR WEST, TABUR EAST, TABUR X(OR EXTREME) AND LASTLY THE FAR EAST. I HAVE BEEN TO ALL THREE EXCEPT THE LAST ONE WHICH I HOPE TO SOON.
How to get there :
Travel time : 30 mins from Seri Petaling to Bukit Tabur
Travel on MRR2 heading towards Zoo Negara - at the exit to U turn to Zoo, turn right at the traffic lights (to Taman Melawati)
From there go straight until a roundabout - take 12 o'clock
Go past the mosque on the left and then turn right into Jalan Melawati (just after the mosque)
Follow the road until you come to a small road on the left, turn in and then turn left again
Go till the end and turn right
Park along the road towards the end
At the base :
No proper shower and toilet facilities available for use
Cleaning up can be done at the petrol stations nearby (10 minutes drive away)
Trekking time and terrain :
On moderate speed with some photography - 2.5 hours, coming down on plantation 45 mins or coming down on the rocks 1hr 15 mins
Terrain rating 5/10
Description of terrain : 90% rock climbing, walking on rocky paths (crystals). Clear path with no visible forks. Follow the number trail. 2 sections to let yourself down on ropes. Upper body strength required. Do not attempt if afraid of heights.
At the peak :
There are many peaks as you are walking along the ridge (360 degrees view)
Beautiful view of the Selangor dam and of KL City
The attraction :
360 degrees view on all the peaks
Mossy forest at the end of the trail
On fruiting seasons, coming down the plantation one can see all types of fruits
Some rock climbing challenge which no other hill offers (please be mindful that this is a dangerous hill to attempt!)
info of tabur west provided by Janine with thanks.
her link here.
TABUR X Date climb: May 2nd 2011. report here.
Location: Taman Melawati, Behind Zoo Negara.
East Ridge a good report by Jimmy Oddstuff here.
THE SECRET GARDEN: Date climb: july 30th 2011. Everybody's talking about the passage through the secret garden, which also lead to Tabur x,(extreme) or as some refer as far east. So I finally make the trip on 30th july and thus complete my Tabur saga with the last hill climb, unless somebody discover another new route or peak.
How to go there:? just before the two tabur , have to pass through a construction site through a private property. so I can't disclose the route here lest there by too many people flocking there and the owners have to close the entrance to their private property. It is better to have smaller group with less attention when going there.We were suppose to check out the route leading to the extreme or X, but our effort were dampen by the rain and so we had to abort the trip after a short climb. will definitely make another trip there one of these days.
some of the photos taken on our trip here
TABUR EAST:FEB 20TH 2010. My account here
(Note : Just as a training ground and for its challenge I usually climb up to Pengasih only as I do not fancy the muddy trail from Pengasih to the peak)
How to get there :
Travel time : 45 mins from Bukit Jalil
Head on to MRR2 and exit to Taman Connaught/Cheras. Once you turn left after the exit, turn right at the next traffic lights.
This will take you pass Giant/McD on the right and BHP on the left.
After BHP keep right and follow the road (there are 3 forks, go on the right fork)
The road will curve to the left where you will see a Petronas, just go straight until the tol.
After tol take the first left exit and follow the road and look out for road signs to Hutan Lipur Gunung Nuang
There will be a left turn to take at a traffic lights (right side is a police block I think)
Just follow this road until the end and take the right fork, follow the road until the end and turn left
There are car parks on the left and right side of the road
At the base :
Proper shower and toilet facilities available for use
Trekking time and terrain :
On moderate speed with some photography - up 5 hours 30 mins, down 4 hours 30 mins
Terrain rating 7/10
Description of terrain :
First 1.5 hours on gravel road shaped like a M - you will pass by 5 huts on the right and 2 huts on the left
Once you get to the 2 huts on the left, take the path in the middle (dont go left to cross the river and dont go right) and this will take you to a small stream
Cross the stream (won't get wet), you will notice water pipes on the left - follow the water pipes
After approx 20 mins, you will need to go under the pipe to cross to the other side of the pipe (at this point a waterfall can be seen on the right) and then up the steps
Another river crossing awaits, if you are skillful, you won't get wet
Cross it and walk on for another 5 minutes (path on the left after the river crossing) and this will take you to Kem Lolo (already about 2 hours into the journey)
Another river crossing and this one chances are you will have to get wet. Cross it and just follow the path until another river. Cross it and walk up the path, you will see huts on the right hand side. (There are no more river crossings after this)
From Kem Lolo take a path on the left (opposite the first hut) to Kem Pacat - 45-50 degrees incline for 1.5 hours. Most people would choose to stop at Pacat for a rest. 10-15 mins approx.
From Kem Pacat to Pengasih (false peak) 60-70 degrees incline for 1 hour 15 minutes
From Pengasih to the peak (muddy trail) fairly flat shaped like a W for 30 mins
At the peak :
At Pengasih it can be cold.
At the peak, there are a few squirrels that will come and feed from your hands.
Not much view.... conquering this mountain is purely for satisfaction and it is a good training ground
thanks to Janine for the above.
my account here.
BROGA: which is in semenyih, This was my first attempt at hiking and hill climbing.
April 2009
LATA HAMMER :17TH MAY 2009-
APEK HILL OR SAGA First attempt: SEP 19 2009 PHOTOS
how to get there. Just type Jalan saga 20 on your GPS it will lead you to the parking area and the entrance to the hill is just a short walking distant.
KENYIR: sept 2009
JEBAK PUYUK OCT 31 2009 PHOTOS
BUKIT SEPUTIH, (BT KETUMBAR)JALAN KUARI ,KL. FEB 27 2010 PHOTOS
CHILING FALL, KBB, :MAR 21 2010 PHOTOS
TENKIL(PETRI)FALL , PETRI JAYA, JOHORE, JAN 23RD 2011. ALBUM HERE.
PELEPAH FALL, KOTA TINGGI, JOHORE: JUNE 6TH 2011
PUCHONG HILL(AIR HITAM FOREST RESERVE)PUCHONG.OCT 16TH 2010. PHOTOS
BUKIT PULAI, KULAI, JOHORE, DEC 11,2010 &May 22nd 2011. Photos here.
GUNUNG LAMBAK, KLUANG, JOHORE :20th feb 2011 Photos here
GUNUNG PANTI(513M) KOTA TINGGI JOHORE: JULY 24TH 2011 PHOTOS HERE.
How to get there. from Kota tinggi town drive about 4 Km from the Peleppah water fall turn to right.Drive for about 500m before you reach the entrance to the hill.
These are some places I have been to so far:-
GUNUNG DATUK(870M) which is in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan
DATE HIKE: SEPT 1ST & 20TH OCT 2010 ALBUM
How to get there :
Travel time : 1.5 hours from Sg Besi tol to Gunung Datuk base
On North South Expressway, take exit 223 to Pedas/Linggi
After tol, at the junction, turn left (road sign lead to Rembau)
Go straight until roundabout, take the 3 o'clock turn
Follow the road until you come to a set of traffic lights - turn right
Go straight and look out for signs that lead to Gunung Datuk - the last sign (sort of a tower will say Gunung Datuk 500m turn left)
Travel approximately 4km and turn left (road sign is visible) - this will take you through the rubber estate
When you come to a fork, take the left one and it will take you to the Gunung Datuk base
At the base :
Register and pay RM 3 as entrance
Proper shower and toilet facilities available for use
For those who are collecting climbing certificates, its available at RM 5
Trekking time and terrain :
On moderate speed with some photography - up 1 hour 35 mins, down 50 mins
Terrain rating 4/10
Description of terrain : About 30 degrees uphill all the way, one way, no visible forks
At the peak :
Huge boulders visible with ladders to climb up to the peak
A 360 degrees view
Straits of Malacca can be seen on a clear day
Windy, can be cold at times. Make sure one is always firmly on the ground as the wind can be very strong!
info copied with Thanks & Permission from my friend Janine Foo. from her blog here.
Hiking up Gunung Angsi - 825m
WENT: NOV 5TH 2010 ALBUM HEREHow to get there :
Travel time : 1.5 hours from Sg Besi tol to Bukit Putus base
On North South Expressway, take exit 219 to Port Dickson / Seremban exit
Follow road signs to Kuala Pilah (will pass by many traffic lights and LEKAS highway on the left)
After LEKAS highway look out for the signboard Bukit Putus and take a right turn
The road will be winding and slight uphill for about 5 mins
Park at the left side of the road (there is a clearing where we can park)
At the base :
Ferny trail starts about 800m away from Bukit Putus and known as Bukit Putus 2
No proper shower and toilet facilities available for use
Cleaning up can be done in the nearby stream (across the road), less than 100m from where the cars are parked
Trekking time and terrain :
On moderate speed with some photography - up on Ferny Trail 2 hours 50 mins, down on Bukit Putus 1 hour (coming down on Bukit Putus can be hot!)
Terrain rating 6/10
Description of terrain : 95% flat on ferny trail about 1 hour 15 mins. Will come to a stream, cross it (wont get wet) and the uphill begins about 45 degrees uphill almost all the way, one way, no visible forks for about 1 hour 35 mins. Along the way there will be a place where one needs to climb up using ropes
At the peak :
Not much view can be seen but it is a good training ground for uphill climbs
info with thanks to Janine link here.
Hiking up Bukit Kutu - 1054m
date climb: April 9 2011. Photos here.How to get there :
Travel time : 1 hour 15 mins from Bangsar to Kg Pertak
From Jalan Maarof head towards Sri Hartamas/Mont Kiara direction
Go past Securities Commission on the right until the end of the road, take the right turn
Then take the split road on the left (you will see Solaris Mont Kiara/Cold Storage/SOHO on the left)
Go up Duke Expressway and exit to Jalan Kuching / Selayang
(This is a scenic road that takes you through the "old towns")
Just follow the road, go past Bukit Takun, Kanching, Templer Park on your right
Go past Rawang town (up the flyover to head towards Serendah)
You will past by the small towns like Serendah, Anatara Gapi, Batang Kali, Rasa
Look out for the sign to turn right into Kuala Kubu Baru
The road is slightly winding, go past Bomba on the right until you come to a set of traffic lights
At the lights, turn right
Follow the road and it will lead you to another scenic drive round the dam
After a bridge look out for the sign "Pertak" (not sure if its Pertak or Kg Pertak or Sg Pertak) and turn right
It will lead you to a T Junction and take the right turn
Follow the road (narrow road) going past Kampung Pertak (Orang asli) until a clearing (on the left and right) where you can park your car. Cars are either parked at this clearing or parked alongside the road further up
At the base :
Sungai Luit is visible from the road side
This is where we shower and clean up after the hike up Bukit Kutu
Trekking time and terrain :
On moderate speed with some photography and a rest at C5 (huge boulders) - up 3 hours, down 1 hour 40 mins
Terrain rating 6/10
Description of terrain : At the start cross 2 rivers on the bridge, come to a fork turn right and follow the path till a river. Cross the river (knee deep) and take the left fork after the river. (After this will there will be another 3 small river crossings where you wont get wet)
Follow the path until another fork, take the right one until the next fork, take the right one also
There are markers along the way after this. The trail is clear with some crawling under the bamboo trees
After 45 minutes of fairly flat grounds, you will come to the steep incline of about 50 degrees. This will continue for about an hour or so till C5. From C5 to the peak/campsite is about 45 minutes, fairly flat.
There is an old well which is still working - water can be used to clean up or for washing if you are camping. Adviseable to carry water for drinking and cooking.
Huge campsite available.
At the peak :
A 360 degrees view after climbing up the boulder (u can virtually be on top of the world)
Weather can change rapidly.... if you get clear skies, capture the moment as it may not last! (mist can come in within minutes)
An old chimney is still standing tall after all these years and the steps that leads to what was once a house built during the British Administration
Venturing further on, you can find an old fort, quite visibly of what used to be another house within 15 minutes of walking
info provide by Janine foo link here.
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BUKIT TABUR- MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE HILL. THERE ARE ALL IN FOUR HILL, NAMELY TABUR WEST, TABUR EAST, TABUR X(OR EXTREME) AND LASTLY THE FAR EAST. I HAVE BEEN TO ALL THREE EXCEPT THE LAST ONE WHICH I HOPE TO SOON.
Hiking up Bukit Tabur (West) - 396m (The Longest Quartz Rich Ridge in the world)
How to get there :
Travel time : 30 mins from Seri Petaling to Bukit Tabur
Travel on MRR2 heading towards Zoo Negara - at the exit to U turn to Zoo, turn right at the traffic lights (to Taman Melawati)
From there go straight until a roundabout - take 12 o'clock
Go past the mosque on the left and then turn right into Jalan Melawati (just after the mosque)
Follow the road until you come to a small road on the left, turn in and then turn left again
Go till the end and turn right
Park along the road towards the end
At the base :
No proper shower and toilet facilities available for use
Cleaning up can be done at the petrol stations nearby (10 minutes drive away)
Trekking time and terrain :
On moderate speed with some photography - 2.5 hours, coming down on plantation 45 mins or coming down on the rocks 1hr 15 mins
Terrain rating 5/10
Description of terrain : 90% rock climbing, walking on rocky paths (crystals). Clear path with no visible forks. Follow the number trail. 2 sections to let yourself down on ropes. Upper body strength required. Do not attempt if afraid of heights.
At the peak :
There are many peaks as you are walking along the ridge (360 degrees view)
Beautiful view of the Selangor dam and of KL City
The attraction :
360 degrees view on all the peaks
Mossy forest at the end of the trail
On fruiting seasons, coming down the plantation one can see all types of fruits
Some rock climbing challenge which no other hill offers (please be mindful that this is a dangerous hill to attempt!)
info of tabur west provided by Janine with thanks.
her link here.
TABUR X Date climb: May 2nd 2011. report here.
Location: Taman Melawati, Behind Zoo Negara.
East Ridge a good report by Jimmy Oddstuff here.
THE SECRET GARDEN: Date climb: july 30th 2011. Everybody's talking about the passage through the secret garden, which also lead to Tabur x,(extreme) or as some refer as far east. So I finally make the trip on 30th july and thus complete my Tabur saga with the last hill climb, unless somebody discover another new route or peak.
How to go there:? just before the two tabur , have to pass through a construction site through a private property. so I can't disclose the route here lest there by too many people flocking there and the owners have to close the entrance to their private property. It is better to have smaller group with less attention when going there.We were suppose to check out the route leading to the extreme or X, but our effort were dampen by the rain and so we had to abort the trip after a short climb. will definitely make another trip there one of these days.
some of the photos taken on our trip here
TABUR EAST:FEB 20TH 2010. My account here
Hiking up Gunung Nuang - 1493m
Date climbed : AUG 16 2009(Note : Just as a training ground and for its challenge I usually climb up to Pengasih only as I do not fancy the muddy trail from Pengasih to the peak)
How to get there :
Travel time : 45 mins from Bukit Jalil
Head on to MRR2 and exit to Taman Connaught/Cheras. Once you turn left after the exit, turn right at the next traffic lights.
This will take you pass Giant/McD on the right and BHP on the left.
After BHP keep right and follow the road (there are 3 forks, go on the right fork)
The road will curve to the left where you will see a Petronas, just go straight until the tol.
After tol take the first left exit and follow the road and look out for road signs to Hutan Lipur Gunung Nuang
There will be a left turn to take at a traffic lights (right side is a police block I think)
Just follow this road until the end and take the right fork, follow the road until the end and turn left
There are car parks on the left and right side of the road
At the base :
Proper shower and toilet facilities available for use
Trekking time and terrain :
On moderate speed with some photography - up 5 hours 30 mins, down 4 hours 30 mins
Terrain rating 7/10
Description of terrain :
First 1.5 hours on gravel road shaped like a M - you will pass by 5 huts on the right and 2 huts on the left
Once you get to the 2 huts on the left, take the path in the middle (dont go left to cross the river and dont go right) and this will take you to a small stream
Cross the stream (won't get wet), you will notice water pipes on the left - follow the water pipes
After approx 20 mins, you will need to go under the pipe to cross to the other side of the pipe (at this point a waterfall can be seen on the right) and then up the steps
Another river crossing awaits, if you are skillful, you won't get wet
Cross it and walk on for another 5 minutes (path on the left after the river crossing) and this will take you to Kem Lolo (already about 2 hours into the journey)
Another river crossing and this one chances are you will have to get wet. Cross it and just follow the path until another river. Cross it and walk up the path, you will see huts on the right hand side. (There are no more river crossings after this)
From Kem Lolo take a path on the left (opposite the first hut) to Kem Pacat - 45-50 degrees incline for 1.5 hours. Most people would choose to stop at Pacat for a rest. 10-15 mins approx.
From Kem Pacat to Pengasih (false peak) 60-70 degrees incline for 1 hour 15 minutes
From Pengasih to the peak (muddy trail) fairly flat shaped like a W for 30 mins
At Pengasih it can be cold.
At the peak, there are a few squirrels that will come and feed from your hands.
Not much view.... conquering this mountain is purely for satisfaction and it is a good training ground
thanks to Janine for the above.
my account here.
BROGA: which is in semenyih, This was my first attempt at hiking and hill climbing.
April 2009
LATA HAMMER :17TH MAY 2009-
APEK HILL OR SAGA First attempt: SEP 19 2009 PHOTOS
how to get there. Just type Jalan saga 20 on your GPS it will lead you to the parking area and the entrance to the hill is just a short walking distant.
KENYIR: sept 2009
JEBAK PUYUK OCT 31 2009 PHOTOS
BUKIT SEPUTIH, (BT KETUMBAR)JALAN KUARI ,KL. FEB 27 2010 PHOTOS
CHILING FALL, KBB, :MAR 21 2010 PHOTOS
TENKIL(PETRI)FALL , PETRI JAYA, JOHORE, JAN 23RD 2011. ALBUM HERE.
PELEPAH FALL, KOTA TINGGI, JOHORE: JUNE 6TH 2011
PUCHONG HILL(AIR HITAM FOREST RESERVE)PUCHONG.OCT 16TH 2010. PHOTOS
BUKIT PULAI, KULAI, JOHORE, DEC 11,2010 &May 22nd 2011. Photos here.
GUNUNG LAMBAK, KLUANG, JOHORE :20th feb 2011 Photos here
GUNUNG PANTI(513M) KOTA TINGGI JOHORE: JULY 24TH 2011 PHOTOS HERE.
How to get there. from Kota tinggi town drive about 4 Km from the Peleppah water fall turn to right.Drive for about 500m before you reach the entrance to the hill.
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