Again, we visited Kuala Kubu Bharu for the ??? times.
Kuala Kubu Bharu is really a heaven for hikers as that location alone has many peaks!!
This time, we went to Bukit Kutu.
To reach this place, simply Google or Waze to the location below.
If you are wondering whether it's the same entrance with Lata Makau, yes you are correct!
You have to go to the same parking spot and entrance to go to Bukit Kutu.
To reach Bukit Kutu, you will have to keep right after crossing the bridge.
*yeap, this bridge*
The beginning part of the trail is rather flat, and starts to get steeper when you went deeper into the woods
It took us around 3 hours to reach the peak with slow and steady speed.
While we are trekking up, we met a very friendly guider dog!
We named him Milo, I don't know why.
He is very familiar of this hill.
He will follow us at the back; when we move, he moves, when we stop, he stops too.
And guess what, he's very smart too!
Sometimes when we continued walking and lost sight of him, we turned back and look for him, and he's there, guiding the next group of hikers who are behind us.
Milo would follow the last group of hikers he met and follow.
He's a cool dog sweeper! =D
We tried to feed Milo some plain bread and water.
He dare not to straight away eat it or drink it from our hands, so we find a big piece of leaf and put the food and drink on it to feed it.
*the big rock*
This is one magnificent view.
Halfway through the trail to the peak, you will see this very big magnificent looking rock boulder.
Getting up here require a little bit of hand strength and good balancing.
There was one rope provided for hikers as support but remember, do not fully rely on the rope as you will never know how long it has been there and whether it is still safe to be used!
Reaching here means you're half way to the peak.
Also, this is also the place where it starts to have bunch of bees surrounding you.
According to other hikers at the hill, there are a lot of bees there and they will follow the hikers due to the body odour.
So, remember to bring insect repellent and USE IT!!
After 3 hours of trekking, finally we are at the peak!
Of course, Milo and the bees escorted we all the way up!
To reach the very peak, you will need to climb the stairs which were set up there permanently by previous hikers.
Do take note that if you're afraid of height or not confident, DO NOT attempt!
It can be very dangerous there if you take the wrong step.
*this is how high the rocky peak is from the bottom*
After rest for around 1 hour at the peak, we started to descend and got back to our car around 2pm.
Summary of the hike:-
1. Moderate hike, beginners who wants to attempt this hill are advised to get someone to guide them
2. Parking fee is charged by the Orang Asli (it should be around RM1 - RM3 but I've forgotten the exact price)
3. Hiking permit is required (RM5 per pax). Contact is provided below.
4. 3 hours leisure trekking to reach the peak
5. Must bring sufficient water and snacks for this hike as it might get hot in the woods especially during the noon
6. Must use insect repellent or else you will be stung by bee
7. Bring food and drink for Milo (the guider and sweeper dog) if you can. He is a very friendly dog so don't be afraid of it! =D
Contact of Hulu Selangor Foresty Department as follow.
Kindly contact them for details on applying permit for Bukit Kutu.
Till the next hike, ciao!!
