Sunday, June 1, 2008

Bukit Taboh Melawati, Hulu Klang Hiking Trip

Location : Bukit Taboh, Taman Melawati, Hulu Klang
GPS Cooridinates : N3 13.986 E101 44.866

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Bukit Taboh is located in the District of Gombak in Selangor. It is also localy known as Bukit Hangus. The hill is very prominent and could be seen from the Middle Ring Road 2 travelling from Seri Gombak to Ampang. The hill could be access through Taman Melawati by following the Genting Klang Road which will lead to the Klang Gate Dam.

The hill, which is less than 1000 meters, is a quartz/limestone combination formation. Climbers enter the hiking trail via Kampung Klang Gates, 50 meters from the gates of the Klang Gates Dam, at the back of Taman Melawati for a quick 3-4 hours climb. The Gombak Forest Reserve and Klang Gates Dam are beside the hill. The peak offers spectacular view of the dam.

Our hiking started around 8 in the morning and the whole journey took us about 2 and half hours to complete. The sunrise was not as what we expected as the day was cloudy and kind of hazy. Overall the journey was satisfying and we had a very good exercise. View my photo gallery as follows:


This is the entrance to Klang Gates.

Stairs for good health.

The beginning of the hike starts here.

Step by step.

Are we there yet? Tired la..

Little mini plant.

Lime stones.

Spideman moves.

The power of nature which can grow even on rock surfaces.

Very steep climb.

I like green.

Very unique flower.

Lake view.


Start to feel the heat from the rising sun.

Looks like Mount Kinabalu for far.


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