Day : Saturday ( Penang Governor's Birthday )
Time : 6.45am - At Asia Cafe (Ayer Itam Roundabout)
Distance : 11.3km (6.6km jungle track & 4.7km tar road)
Duration : 5 + 1 hours
Difficulty : Moderate to Tough
Return : By train or walk down - you decide
Fitnesss : min 2 hours hike ability - (training required)
Idea : Meet at Ayer Itam Asia Cafe ( Roundabout coffeeshop )
Charter a bas sekolah ( RM100/trip ) pick up & transfer to Teluk Bahang
Tips for preparation :
1. Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip
2. Drinking water of 2-3 litres (prefer some 100Plus drink)
3. Hiking Pole, if necessary
4. Wear breathable long pants/long sleeve t-shirt and bring towel
5. Gloves (cotton)
6. Raincoat/Umbrella/Hat
7. Food (minus biscuits)/Energy bars (to avoid low sugar level)
8. A set of change e.g. socks/clothes
9. Camera – to capture the moments
10. Packed in a comfortable knapsack
11. Stay in group
Gradient Profile of the hike - for your understanding
The Entrance - Teluk Bahang Forest Reserve - go to toilet before entry
The uphill route - Moderate type
Rain calibrator found along the route - act as resting point
The toughest track location - to test your ability
Another tough route uphill
View the beautiful Teluk Bahang Dam at Laksamana hilltop
Rest area at Laksmana hill for photo and have some snacks here
wow.. I wish I could join you someday.. no more hiking these days? :)
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