Depends on which location to be honest. Other place besides KL and Selangor should be fine.

Been to Panorama Hill recently. Clear sky and fresh air.

This post has been edited by aidono: Mar 17 2014, 10:56 AM

You can follow the earlier group where @gs20 propose but I hike once with them. All just want to be fame seekers and hike fast and abandon the slow behind especially for those tough trail.

Start with hiking first before moving to camping as camping required you to carry a minimal of 7kg - 15kg bagpack to the campsite of that mountain.

If you are keen to rock climbing, you could try the indoor type in 1 Utama or if the outdoor type - I could introduce to you to another group in Facebook which they do annual climb near Batu Caves.

Again, friendship are built from the activities itself. I started without any friends and now, plenty of them

Need any help, feel free to ask me.

Sad to see another two young hikers died at Gunung Bubu, Ulu Kenas.

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014...ad-gunung-Bubu/

I just hope it is not Leptospirosis again although this mountain seldom people hike.

I believe there a few veteran who do not mind being the sweeper in that group.

True indeed that there are no guidance on how you hike the mountain. Hiking on soil terrain is way much easier compare to river crossing or rock climbing.

There are certain way to cross a rapid river and for rock climbing normally we need to have the 3 point safety before making the next step.

I not sure where to hike these days. Maybe I will just to Broga Hill this weekend and pack some rubbish from the summit back to the base.

It is good to adjust your own pace so you could catch your breath and stamina but do ensure not to rest too long especially for those long jungle trek.

Afraid you might get seperated from the front and might end up lost in the jungle.

This post has been edited by aidono: Mar 20 2014, 01:47 AM

Nearby there.

https://foursquare.com/v/kedai-kasut-sri-se...acd6ea8c1133fc0

Actually if you ask me what you should learn from trekking is where did you trek. As there could be trek formed by rain water which flow down from the hill top and there are animal paths. Basically most will just blindly follow the person in the front without realizing or remembering the trail.

I think you are referring to either Templers Fall, Kanching Fall or even Komanwel Fall. Further down could be Serendah Fall if you are referring to waterfalls.

There are reasons why the veteran always rush. They believe they saw everything before on the trail and plus or minus the plants and insects are basically the same for them. Without wasting any time to see such nature thingy, they prefer to rush. Some just to show off their speed, but yet do not know how to lead or sweep. Some been to that place quite a number of times could be another factor as well.

Best advice - follow your own pace, enjoy the view but make sure you stay close with the group. Make sure you remember who were in your front and back. Thou you might not remember their name but try recognizing them by their faces.

Which are you referring? Hills? Mountains? Waterfalls?

Sweeper need to be experience as well. Not only knowing the routes well but give encouragement for the slow pacer encouragement. Sweeper need to have a good stamina as you will start and stop frequently which could make yourself tired. So, are you into that task?

You sure you comfortable with unknown terrain my friend? Look at my profile and tell me how many of the mountains you been before.

I am not discouraging you in any way, just want to ensure you have the basic knowledge of surviving in the woods in case got lost.

If it is your first time in trekking you should not head to the GAP and Ulu Semangkuk.

It is an eassy peasy mountain but I afraid your stamina will bring you down. Approximate 4 hours + into the hike with a M shape type of terrain.

Just do this in order.

1. Broga Hill - Semenyih (not include Tok Wan trek)
2. Panorama Hill - Sungai Lembing
3. Ketumbar Hill - Cheras
4. Saga Hill - Cheras (route A ignoring waterfall trek)
5. Tabur Hill - Ampang

Then you tell me whether you could proceed from there or not.

Telling from my own experience.

Yo bro. Started your new job and hardly see you online here.

What do you expect from rushing here and there? Not like you are participating in the ironman challenge

I see whether I could join or not. Be the sweeper instead

+1 on the description of the trail but -1 on the view.

The bamboo session slippery session only happened for the first 10 minutes of the hike. Another 10 still passing through the bamboo before the trail is wide and clear and assume another 25 to reach GAP. You can also add on that there is a fork junction when exiting the bamboo trail and take note not to exit that fork which is located on your left .

Did you try camp at Ulu Semangkuk peak to see the view? I guess most did daypack because there is no water source here. Little to know that the trail beyong the Ulu Semangkuk peak (head straight) will eventually lead you to smaller peaks.

Even if day pack, you should still see the hotels located in Fraser's Hill from the peak's entrance - right turn where left being the peak which is mark with a beirut.

If you really want to learn to hike, do let me know and I will try to arrange my time to lead you. Will only be free after May since I am busy with certain issues at work.

Genting got few trails. Of course Bunga Buah is the well known route from mid way to Genting Highlands before the Gohtong Jaya township. Two routes as I know - one from the vegetable garden (which I never tried before) and the other required police permit permission as trespassing a stone quarry. The other was the less known Genting Bidai and the nearby hills.

Add on: If you want to include Janda Baik as part of Genting, you can hike Nuang via Janda Baik by using the route to Chemperoh waterfall.



This post has been edited by aidono: Mar 25 2014, 09:16 AM

When was your last time you went to Ulu Semangkuk trail? The right path was clear during my visit back at 2011. Unstable terrain as most of the ground are roots like Gunung Irau. Will not recommend a lot of people to stand at the view point for photography. Let me try to find back my old pictures and see whether I got snap them and will share it here.

Suddenly my mind is jam with f*cking workload and I couldn't think of any place to recommend but my piece of advice for all the location which you have listed below.

As I am not certain of the age of your kids, it could be one of the factor I would not advice you to go.

Location 1 - Ulu Pangsoon
I believe you are referring to the Lolo campsite. About 1 hour drive from Cheras Batu 9 towards Batu 18. During weekend this place could be pack with campers near to the waterfall. You might find it a little difficult to get a good camping place if you are to go in late. There are certain confusion on the route to Lolo campsite when it come to the number of fork roads if you have never been there before. No problem of doing your own BBQ but no fishes for you unfortunately. It is about 2 hours trek in from the main entrance and shower facility provided near the carpark.

Location 2 - Sg Congkak
On the same way to Pangsoon but end earlier. Very small carpark that could fit around 30-50 cars maximum. Gate will be open by the guards around 7.30-8 AM if I am not mistaken. Plenty of place you to pitch your tent and it should be safe with the number of people there. Trekking are not required most of the time as most will shower by the stream unless you want to hike up slightly higher for example Gunung Chenuang in the same area.

Location 3- Sg Chiling
Location located before the entry point to Frasers Hill. About 0.5 hour from KKB township. Camping and entrance fee will required to pay around RM3-5 per person if not mistaken. Very safe to camp here but I am not sure whether you are allow to do BBQ here since it is a sanctuary. To trek to the waterfall will take up to around 1-1.5 hour. The problem you might face during the hike is there are few river crossing and it might be difficult to do the last river crossing en route to the waterfall if you are beginner. As it is a fish sanctuary, fishing is obviously prohibited.

You could me ask me more details if you need answer.

No problem as we are here to discuss with each other about the trail and condition.

For beginner, all you need is very simple. A good pair of shoes and your determination to complete the hike. That's all.

Invest when you are really into it. Those can buy later.

Ulu Pangsoon no booking system. More like a first come first serve basis.

Near Batu 10 towards the Semenyih Dam (old trunk road to Jelebu if make a left turn), there is another easy trek called Tekala Falls.

I have never been there before but you could give it a try.

If you hiked KK before then FPS should not be a problem for you. Rinjani is different story thou