Bukit Apek - Bukit Saga - Lookout Point
Hiking Summary
7km (one way) in 2 hours
14km return in 4 hours 30 min
Started at cheras hatamas - bukit apek
1.5km in 33 min
Bukit Apek to Bukit Saga
1.4km in 20 min
Bukit Saga to lookout point Junction
1.1km in 20 min
Lookout point junction to Lookout point
3.2km in 1 hour
Overall trail condition : dry
Overall trail difficulties : moderate hard (few killer hills on the way back)
The objective here is to get to Lookout point from Bukit Apek. For some of you who are not aware what is Lookout point all about, it was once a tourist attraction with fancy restaurant built near a steep slope of Bukit Ampang, Langat. With it's panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur Skyline, a view that worth dying for.
However, in 2012, the place was closed to public due to it's precarious location with unstable soil following a landslide.
Now, the buildings are left in ruins and abandoned.
Back to Reality - Hiking
We used Bukit Apek entrance from Bukit Hatamas. There is another entrance i.e via Awana Cheras which is inconvenience because of the need to walk around 500 meters from carpark to trail entrance, while from Bukit Hatamas, carpark to entrance is almost zero meter.
Here are the GPX file Source :
GPX file : Suunto Movescount map
Here are the GPX file Source :
GPX file : Suunto Movescount map
Strava : Lookout point strava gpx
my rough estimation on the overall map
More and more cars were seen parked at the roadside over the years signalling that this entrance is a popular spot for leisure hikers.
GPS Coordinate of starting point : 3.092941, 101.765701
the entrance is few metres from the mercedez benz
tadaa.....the entrance, easy to spot, near and convenient
Getting ready with sufficient drinks and food supply are essential. Mine was 1 litre of plain water and 250ml of 100plus (isotonic drinks).
The hike was manageable if you're fit enough, but if you are not, you may still be able to reach the end point with waaaaayyy too much effort and tears.
There are few killers hills on the way back and you may want to save your precious energy at early stage of the hike.
The trail is a single trail with a lots of trail marker - don't worry, you can't get lost here.
started at 8.55am
Reached top of Bukit Apek in 33 minutes, 1.58km from start
Top of bukit apek
From top of Bukit Apek, there are 2 junctions, going straight will take you to station 5 and waterfall.
A little bit on your left is the trail to Bukit Saga - follow this trail. Just ask around.
Reached top of Bukit Saga - 1.4km in 20 min
Just continue straight
few hundred meters, you will reach this junction roundabout. Take left
about less than 100 meters, the beirut
go straight
less than 200 meters, the lookout point signboard, please go down
3.47km from start in 59 minutes or so
700 meters later, you will reach at this junction
4.16km from start in 1 hour 11 minutes
3.3km and 1 hour later, we saw this ruins in the jungle. Yay! we made it!
7.1km from start in 2 hours 12 minutes
Success!!
Remember, going back is one hell of a challenge ya. Pack your gear and move on.
Good luck
bukit saga still bukak kan.
ReplyDeletemacam bukak tapi saya lama dah tak lalu situ. ada gak hikers yg katanya dari situ
DeleteI just did it.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Yay!
DeleteHello, thanks for kind sharing,I plan to have solo hike to lookout point,could I ask how is trail's sign and mark after saga_lookout point junction?is there any source water after enter to junction?
ReplyDeletethe trail marker is a red/white stripes plastic ribbon tied to the trees and that's it. There are no proper signage as i can recall during my previous hike. Even If you are a less experienced hiker, you can't get lost as there are plenty of the trail markers which will direct you forward. Once you enter the junction, as far as i can recall there is no water source (but i might be wrong), just bring 1.5 litre of drinks and you will be fine
Delete