Try the harder trail at Bukit Saga from Taman Saga.

You know the starting point from Senawang?

So far, every seems to be okay to me. But there are cases of robbery occurred at Bukit Gasing before. Do aware of that place.

But my best advice, it is better to go with another person because if anything happened to you (touch wood) someone can seek help on your behalf.

Nice pictures by the way.

I used to be an active hiker but kindly slow down due to work commitment. If not, you can join me around. Since you are into photography, you might like Bukit Tabur at Taman Melawati - West and East route but it might be packed with people on the weekend.

Other nearby hills such as Bukit Saga or Bukit Ketumbar do not offer you much scenery. The only reason you might love to drop by to Bukit Saga aka Ah Pek Hill for some would be the waterfall but you might take up a half a day just for a completion.

For those who are into outdoor, perhaps you can join this charity event.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=189331371112231

Can check in. Tie to the bag pack.

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Added on April 25, 2011, 7:00 amNever have the time like I used to have since I am into my new job.

By the way, I saw you stating about Jerangkang and Berkelah. Where do you want to camp? Base camp or at the top of the waterfall?

Never been to the 42 falls of Jerangkang yet but Berkelah did that last year. You can camp very near to the last fall where you cannot see the bottom (more than 25 ft for sure). If your group know the way to Gunung Serendum, proceed from there and you will need to camp another day on the peak. A beirut marked the peak of Gunung Serendum.

This post has been edited by aidono: Apr 25 2011, 07:00 AM

Sure or not Mesilau + Ferrata? If you are not able to reach Pendant Hut by 3.30pm, you are automatically consider forfeited from joining Via Ferrata. My advice - hired a porter to get your stuff up and rush ASAP. Via Ferrata got two trails - Walk the Torq and Low Peak Circuit. RM450 and RM550 respectively.

Expected journey duration: Day 1: 6-8 hours, Day 2 (if clear skies): Low Peak: 2-4 hours, descent to 7.5km mark: 1 hour, Via Ferrata (LPC): 4-6 hours (depends on individual), Via Timpohon descent (Non stop): 2 hours

Not all mountains have porters, especially those at Peninsular and apply to those which is not so popular. Example: Gunung Liang, Gunung Lebah, etc.

Via Ferrata have lots of regulation. Day 1, have to reach the Pendant Hut by 3.30pm or else forfeited. Day 2, have to reach the 7.5km mark (slightly after Sayat-Sayat checkpoint) by 7.30am or else forfeited. Raining automatically forfeited.

Even if you start that does not guarantee you can complete the Ferrata. If less than 50m and it started to rain, you have to turn back and there goes your chance.

Not to forget, by doing Via Ferrata, you do not get to enjoy much time at the Low's Peak.

Best advice if you are trying Via Ferrata as below
Day 1: Mesilau Gate
Day 2: Low Peak and then Via Ferrata (stay an additional night)
Day 3: Descent to Timpohon Gate

Apply for both Via Ferrata if you are tired. Low Peak Circuit is 1.2km while Walk The Torq is 300m only.

Walk The Torq start at Sayat-Sayat. LPC start at 7.5km mark

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Added on April 27, 2011, 12:01 pmHmm, follow Kenaboi adventure?

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If you start from Kuala Klawang, then it would be from the Kenaboi Adventure group. They also offer bamboo rafting, caving, river tubing and much more. Hope you guys enjoy the trip.

Exactly where you want to go as there are many trails inside the Forest Reserve? But take note that you might encounter wild boars, wild cats and snare traps.

Some G7 are piece of cake. For example, YB and YY. I think the toughest would be CUS. It is only the height that matters.

From where you want to start? Kampung Kemensah? Other Ampang resident area?

It can be link Some even hike from there to Gunung Nuang - a much difficult, longer and unclear path. Need to camp at least a night in the unknown.

If you specific only want try out the Bukit Belacan route, there is one way nearby to Darul Ehsan Golf Club which can lead to at least 7-10 routes with one of them will be a cross over to Bukit Belacan from Bukit Indah. Some route can lead to a small waterfall; bamboo forest; etc.

It is about 2.5-4 hours of trekking but not much of a view to see. It is pretty clear trail from Indah to Belacan.

What kind of outdoor apparels you are looking forward to have?

Go to Bangsar. The same row as McDonald the other end corner. Shop name should be UFL - Universal Fitness and Leisure.

Still at Bangsar, nearby to BSN bank. Lafuma could provide lots of variety but things would not be cheap.

The other I would recommend will be Corezone located at SS2. Opposite of SS2 Mobil petrol station.

You can get your hiking gear from there as well. If you know where is Campbell Complex, then perhaps you can try to go to a shop called Evergeen Adventure to hunt for your items .

Via which route you are looking forward for? Via Ulu Bendul or Via Bukit Putus?

If you are going from Ulu Bendul Recreational Park, find it in the GPS and you are able to locate that place. The only problem you might encounter is finding the "keris" statue like what you saw at Gunung Datuk. Find that and follow the beside the pipes till you reach Kem Tangga Batu (if I can remember). From there it is all the way hike up. Need to cross 1 or 2 river crossing. Ulu Bendul is tougher than the easier route from Bukit Putus.

Yeah, it's a park. Upon entering to the park you will see lots of shop at the left and right side of the entrance. Inside you will see lots of people enjoying the shower (somesort of mini Sunway Lagoon). From there, find the keris statue and you are able to hike to Gunung Angsi. Last time used to charge RM5 per person but my last visit there last year, there are no charges at all.