Bukit Seladang - Jerantut, Pahang - The Fog

 

Get ready for sudden spasm on your thigh!

GPS coordinate is on the top of this photo

The inclination is crazy since the start and its all the way up and up.

Distance
1.8km one way in 48 minutes 20 minutes - cannot go fast anyway as the view is breathtaking
3.7km return in 1 hour 12 minutes.

From Start to 1st Viewpoint
1.2km in 33 minutes

From 1st View point to Peak
600 meters or so - in 15 minutes

Road Side Parking

can also park inside - free 

Its a quick hike due to short distance but it may delay the hike a bit because of the view at certain checkpoints were amazing!

with Pak Syed, a familiar name in hiking

at the beginning of the trail

A junction after climbed 570 meters distance

turning left for hard mode, straight for not so easy mode

at 1 km hike. There are 2 trail. going straight or to the left.

Both are crazy inclination. Trail to the left will take you to view point - very nice

Still at 1km hike junction. view from opposite. Going straight to CP1 as they call it. Also got nice view of the valley.

This is the view - yes, like haze

going down and up again. another 570 meters to the top

its misty at rubber plantation

This is the top...misty..wohoo...!

Oh yes, please do go early as 7am, from 1st checkpoint to peak are filled with morning mist...

and if you are lucky, there will be sea of clouds forming at the top.

There you have it. Quick hike in Jerantut.
Hikers who climbed Bukit Seladang will also climbed Bukit Buloh (aka Red Forest) on the same day. Check out my posting.

Gunung Angsi, Negeri Sembilan - The Crowded Peak

Summary of hike
Total distance - 8.3km
Ascending - 4.05km
Return - 4.2km

Total Time taken - 2 hours 30 minutes
Time taken from start to peak - 1 hour 17 minutes
Time taken from peak to start - 50 minutes or so...by running..hehe

I've been here dozen of times but never had a chance to blog about it.

Gunung Angsi located at Ulu Bendul Negeri sembilan and have 2 entrances - Bukit Putus and Ulu Bendul. Both entrances are few kilometres apart.

Bukit Putus entrance Gps location

Ulu Bendul

You need to walk further few hundred meters to the trail head.

For expert or hardcore hikers will hike Angsi from one entrance and exit to another normally via Bukit Putus then exit at Ulu Bendul.
Now, entrance via Ulu Bendul is temporarily closed due to movement control order, all hikers are directed to Bukit Putus.

Ulu Bendul is a recreational spot with all necessary amenities - washroom, food and souvenirs.

With my boring face expression at the peak

At the top of Angsi in 1 hour 16 minutes, 4.05km

I burst my lungs to get here

Completed hike in 2 hours 27 minutes, 8.3km

We didn't rest long at the peak - few camera shots and that's it.

Muddy section

The Lost Trail of Benum - Surrendered to Wrath of Nature

Multiple Landslides and fallen trees at early part of 4x4 track made us walked 6.6km to Lata Berembun.

Even worst, the 2 bridges crossing 2 rivers were completely gone probably due to massive surge of water during flood.

Searching for continuation of trail to Kem Rilek was a daunting task and time consuming as part of it was destroyed.

We decided to abandon the mission conquering mount benum this time as the possibility to hike in the rain, overnight in extreme cold and unable to cross the river on the way back, were too risky.

From Lata Berembun to summit is another 12km or so, imagine the colossal task we have to risk.

We didn't expect the 4x4 track is impassable.

We're sorry Benum, maybe next time.

 

Gathering to start line at Surau Kampung Sungai Chalit

From the Surau, the bumpy ride ended at 4.2km

From starting point to 4x4 drop-off, 4.2km

The series of landslides and fallen trees

Used to be a bridge here...1st river crossing

What it looks like before

Strong and sturdy bridge before

It took us 6.6km from 4x4 drop-off to Lata Berembun.

Total from the Surau is 10.8km to Lata Berembun.

The flood devastation

The sheer power of water - look at the tree barks that were pinned together.

At the upper part of waterfall, imagine the strength of the current and how deep was the water.

This was where we decided to turn back.

Low hanging fruit

Another experience gained with thousands memories.

HIKER'S DILEMMA

View from Ketumbar hill Overlooking a mega 'suke' highway construction crossing what once was a lush greens where Monkeys having their karaoke session high above the trees.

A brief 2.5km hike at ketumbar hill as bukit apek and bukit saga were closed due to malaria outbreak.

Once this path can lead our way to bukit saga (via taman saga) and bukit apek (via bukit hatamas) but now the trail has ended and forcely replaced by road under construction.

In a few years this highway will complete and will benefit thousands of commuters as an alternative route to avoid traffic congestion and saving valuable time to get to their destination thus reduce fuel consumption.

We, in hiker's small community just want what once to be our playground. 

Aircond Workshop - Ming Wah Car Cooler, Kuala Lumpur

The Compressor is coming to get you!

Ming Wah Car Cooler gps coordinate

"Other workshops asked me to replace, Ming Wah workshop will repair"

My car air-conditioning system was failing. A warm or hot air blowing out of the air cond vents causing a humid-non condusive air flow circulating the cabin.

Checking with aircond expert, based on their diagnosis, the air cond compressor was at fault.

The cost to replace is around RM1.8k without labour and aircond gas refill that is. In total, around RM2k is the risk (and investment) i had to make.

Searching via Google and Facebook landed to one recommended aircond workshop, Ming Wah Car Cooler located in jalan dewan sultan sulaiman, Kuala Lumpur.

The filter - a "Dildo" like

Compressor Control Valve

The specialist recommended to replace these two parts which are commonly to be the caused for compressor failure - the filter and the control valve. The cost is RM360.00 including labour (it may depend on type of car).

So, there you have it, valuable tips for those who may have similar predicament like me. Don't just swallow recommendations from service centre or normal workshop, try to get few opinions before you make that important decision.

Bukit Apek via Cheras Bukit Hatamas

Summary of Hike

Parking to Bukit Apek - 1.56km in 32 minutes

Bukit Apek to Waterfall - 1.6km in 27 minutes

Total hike : 3.1km in 2 hours plus minus (one way)

6.2km in almost 4 hours (return)

Starting Point

Gps coordinate of the starting point

Top of Bukit Apek

In 32 minutes, 1.5km from parking

From top of Bukit Apek, please turn right

Yay! Waterfall

From bukit Apek to Waterfall : 1.5km in 28 minutes 

From Parking to Waterfall : 3.1km in 1 hour

Trail condition : dry

Trail difficulty : moderate hard

Happy Hiking