5 Easy Trails for Beginners!

Happy New Year 2017!!!

On the first day of year 2017, we are gonna introduce some easy trails for beginners or anyone who wants to start exploring the Mother of Nature!

1. Broga Hill (Difficulty - 4 out of 10)

Well, I believe everyone knows this hill very well!
Famous for the sunrise view, Broga Hill is located at Semenyih.

It takes around 40 minutes drive from KL.

To get the best sunrise view, it's better to reach the peak by 6am.

If you reach the peak after that, the better viewpoints will be occupied by other hikers/visitors as it can be very crowded especially on weekends.

The trail to the peak is rather easy. One can reach the peak quite easily in 1 hour with normal pace.

Fees applicable:-

RM3 per car entry for parking

RM1 per pax for entry to Broga Hill trail (starting from Dec 2016)

More details here and here.

2. Chiling Waterfall (Difficulty - 4 out of 10)

Looking at its name, this place is well known for its very chilling waterfall at the end of the trail!

Also, for anyone who prefer a little bit of adventure, this trail offers river crossings as well, and there are total of 6 river crossings!!

It's located at Kuala Kubu Bharu.

To reach here, it takes around 1 hour drive from KL.

This place is well managed by the management and they provide camping sites as well as washrooms and bathrooms for those who need to take a shower after the water fun!

Do note that it might be very slippery during river crossings, hence rubber shoes (a.k.a. kampung adidas) is recommended if you're visiting Chiling Waterfall.

Also, it is not recommended to visit this place during rainy season as the water current will become strong and it could be dangerous.

Fees applicable:-

RM1 per pax for entry

Deposit is applicable for every food/beverage in bottled packaging - refundable if you bring out all the rubbish after consuming the food and bevarage (amount of deposit subject to management decision)

More details here.

3. Pisang Waterfall (Difficulty - 2 out of 10)

Located at Gombak, this place offers a big pool of waterfall at the end of its trail.

To reach here, you will need to Waze yourself to Kem Alang Sedayu, or simply view the map below for your reference.

The trail is very easy and requires minimal physical strength.

What is attractive here?

It's the tunnel that you'll have to pass through on your way to the waterfall!

Fees applicable:-

RM1 per pax for entry (as at Jan 2016)

More details here.

4. Setia Alam Community Trail A (Difficulty - 3 out of 10)

This place is actually a community trail located at Setia Alam.

There are few trails which leads to the peak.

For beginners, it is advised to start with Trail A (refer to image below for the starting point).

It takes around 30 - 45 minutes to reach the peak.

If you're aiming for sunrise view, it is recommended to start trekking at around 5.30am.

You're guaranteed for a very nice night view of the city and rewarded with beautiful sunrise!!

Fees applicable:-

None

5. Bukit Batu Putih, Tanjung Tuan (Difficulty - 2 out of 10 for trekking trail; 6 out of 10 for rock climbing trail)

Another easy trail for beginners would be Bukit Batu Putih which is located at Tanjung Tuan (Port Dickson).

For trekking trail, it is suitable for family or those who prefer hiking with a more leisure pace.

However, at the end of this trail you're required to do a little bit of rock climbing, but it is quite safe as long as you don't rush.

It takes around 15 to 20 minutes to reach the peak via this trail.

As for rock climbing trail, it is more suitable for those who are looking for a more adventurous hike.

Do note that it can be dangerous for those who are afraid of height or without good physical strength.

Fees applicable:-

RM1 per pax for entry

More details for trekking trail here.

Video for rock climbing trail click here.

Okay!

That's all for today's post.

Hopefully the info provided is helpful for you guys who are reading!

Until the next hike, ciaoz!!!

Chiling Waterfall

As weekend approaches it's time for hiking again!

This round, we went to Chiling Waterfall!

This place is famous for its river crossing and of course, according to its name, and literally meant it, the very chilling waterfall at the end of the trek!

To reach this place, simply Google or Waze it, it can be found easily!

However, you will need to search by the name Santuari Ikan Sungai Chiling.

This is the place where you park your car and where the trek starts!

The trail from carpark to main entrance of Chiling Waterfall is very easy!

It's just like a chill walk for around 10 minutes and you will reach the reception.

*the trail from carpark to entrance, it's all flat ground*

*the main entrance of Chiling Waterfall. Campers are all camped at this space*

 *the reception*

*registering*

RM1 per pax is to be paid as entrance fee.

If you're going in a big group, you can get a name list ready, consisting name, IC number, emergency contact and home address for each participant. This will save you a lot of time at the reception. 

Also, refundable deposit will be charged on the food & beverages with disposable packaging.

We brought 18 packaged water (Justea) and 13 bread, and we were charged RM50 for that. 

Note that if you bring the rubbish out together, you will get back your deposit.

They did this to ensure that all visitors do not simply throw rubbish in the woods.

*the emergency contact in case anything happens*

*the bridge a.k.a. the 1st river crossing!*

From the reception till the main waterfall, there will be total of 6 river crossings!

After crossing the first bridge aka the first river, you will need to do the trekking for around 15 to 20 minutes or so before reaching the second river crossing point.

Normally there will be crowds on weekends so fear not! You won't get lost in the woods!

Now, let the pictures do the talking!

*the 1st crossing - you can choose to cross the river or just use the bridge*

 *the river crossing points are all marked with the signboard*

*second crossing*

 *queuing for third crossing*

 *third crossing*

*third crossing*

*moving on the fourth crossing!*

*resting while waiting for other participants of the group at 5th crossing point*

*last crossing before the main waterfall!*

*ta-da!! the majestic waterfall!*

 *the crowd during weekend*

*cliff jumping - Derrick* 

*cliff jumping - Jo* 

*last but not least, the group photo!*

After 1 hour or so, we started to pack and head back to the carpark.

We got lucky as we went out before it started to rain.

We heard from the news that people are trapped in the woods and cannot get out until night time as it rained and the water current got so strong that they are unable to come out.

We hope no one is injured during the incident.

Summary of the hike:-

1. Around 1 hour of trekking from carpark until the main waterfall.

2. It's for sure that you're gonna get wet, so bring along a full set of clean and dry clothes for changing!

3. Entrance fee RM1 per pax; free parking; refundable deposit will be charged for all foods & beverages with disposable packaging and will be refunded if all rubbish are brought out together afterwards.

4. River crossing might be dangerous during raining season, so be sure to check weather forecast before going.

5. Family friendly activity, but must take care of the elders or kids during river crossing as some parts are quite slippery.

6. Best shoes for this activity - KAMPUNG ADIDAS!!

That's all for today and please stay tuned for our next post!

Until then, ciao!!