18 July 2023My cousin wanted to see wild boars at the peak, so we did not waste time, taking the most direct (and steeper) trail to the top. Midway, we allowed ourselves a brief stop when a break in the foliage revealed the city skyline. Ten minutes later, we reached the peak only to learn …
I got my first taste of hiking in South Korea in 2016 at Jaunbong Peak, Dobongsan. The experience was so memorable I vowed to return, setting my sights on Baegundae Peak, which finally materialised on 11 September 2023. Highest point of Seoul At 836m (2,744ft), Baegundae Peak is 280m higher than the Lotte World Tower, …
I felt very small and insignificant when I hiked Bukit Cerakah. The vast openness of the area, coupled with gigantic trees, boulders, borderless grassy plains and endless rows of palm oil effectively reduced me to Liliputian size. The trail head is easily accessible from Persiaran Puncak Alam 11, immediately going uphill along a double track …
Though rare, there are positives arising from the pandemic. Bukit Pudu Ulu is one fine example. This little known hill experienced a revival and gained popularity as a neighbourhood hiking destination at the height of Covid-19 restrictions in 2020/21. Established by the community with an existing trail of about 700m, this small hill (172m) nestled …
A glimpse of Mirror Lake from a week ago, inspired this 4-5 hour hike from Alam Budiman trailhead. The budgeted time was based on taking the most direct approach and omitting Bukit Sapu Tangan. Starting from the double-track Trail 10, we stayed on the lower contour for its more gradual incline though longer meander to …
My previous three visits to Shah Alam Community Forest (SACF) formerly known as Setia Alam Community Trails were in 2015, via Setia Ecopark. This is the first time I am accessing from Alam Budiman and hopefully, it will not take another 7 years for my next visit. View of Budiman Lake from Budiman Peak, fringed …
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Once upon a time, a developer built a lake as a green oasis for 2,000 families in the vicinity. It had a jogging track surrounding it and residents could even canoe in the lake. Today, Cova Lake is a pale shadow of the landscape paradise intended for the surrounding residential areas of Tropicana Indah, Cova …
Having successfully 'stumbled' onto the trail to Jalan Palimbayan, Kampung Sg Penchala towards Desa Park City and Bukit Sri Bintang on May 19, the plan was for Wendy to retrace the route with me. However, we missed the turning, did an extended 1km detour (indicated on right image) before reconnecting with the trail to our …
I finally resumed hiking in Malaysia, in February 2022.Following a 7-day home quarantine upon my return from the UK on January 19, I was immediately caught up with the Chinese New Year preparations and festivities. After 7 weeks of winter, these hectic 3 weeks allowed me to acclimatize to the heat and humidity. I also …
Rowhill Nature Reserve to Caesar's Camp is a 6.0 kilometer loop trail located near Aldershot, Hampshire, England. Rated as moderate, the trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching. 9 January 2022On a rare sunny day, we decided on a bracing walk at Rowhill Nature Reserve for a change. After a …
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