This is my second trip. The first trip was on 16 March 2008. See link at http://happyotrekker.blogspot.com/2008/03/broga-hills-1632008_17.html.
We gathered at the Cheras Petronas Station, opposite Plaza Pheonix at 5.45 a.m. and made our way to Broga Hills using the Lebuhraya Kajang-Seremban (LEKAS) which cuts through Semenyih. Toll charges amounted to 50 sen at Batu 9 and 90 sen at Batu 11. It took us about 20 minutes to reach Nottingham University Entrance and then another 5 minutes to the access road to the trail head. The access road is located directly opposite a Rabbit Farm along the 1km milestone to Broga from Semenyih. For the roadmap please refer to:
Following a group of Kajang trekkers (who trek every Sunday @ 6.30 a.m.), we trekked about 5 minutes along the laterite road of the oil palm plantation, before we took a right turning into a rubber plantation. From here to the hilltop, we had to take a couple of turnings through the rubber plantation as well as crossing 2 streams and climbing up 2 steep gradients before ending at an open clearing at the highest hilltop. No visible man made markers can be found along the trail and one could easily get lost here without guidance.
Once at the hilltop, we merely followed the clearly visible path that cuts through the tall lalang downhill. Nearer towards the lowland, the highly eroded trail edges along several deep gullies before emerging into an open clearing planted with lemon grass (daun limau perut). From here, we followed the laterite road out towards Broga-Semenyih road. We completed the trek at about 9.30 a.m.
Generally, the trek could be graded as easy and the views from the hill tops were nothing less than fantastic.
Tip: The trail is quite slippery at several sections (with only lalang to hold onto) and a walking stick will be useful. Round trip by road from DU about 110 km.
For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/3097.
Wow! I didn't see this. It's amazing what you can see with a mega zoom camera.
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ReplyDeleteCan I recommend to put up a map image as direction as well? That way more will know where to look for all these fabulous places. We could make use of Wikimapia.org or Google Earth. As always, take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints.
ReplyDeleteOnly x12 optical zoom only. Next time, better remember to carry your telescope lens wherever you go.
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ReplyDeleteOk.I have included the link (http://www.nottingham.edu.my/AboutUs/MalaysiaCampus/SemenyihCampus/Documents/LocationMap.pdf) showing the road map to Broga Nottingham University in the write-up.
ReplyDeletethis is as close as i can get:
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So the name is "MUI FAR". Thank you. Have you posted your photos? Please give me your link.
ReplyDeleteOn hindsight, is it better to do clockwise or anti-clockwise? I prefer to do clockwise. Reasons (a) can start later @ 7 a.m. and be at hill top clearing before 8 a.m. which is still cool (b) By 9 a.m. one should be in the rubber plantation which is shaded from the sun (d) Though steep, there are roots and trees to hold on when descending through the rubber plantation compared to the steep open lalang hill slope (nothing to hold onto).
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ReplyDeleteClock wise - what you said is right. I think with a little searching and marking, we can do it clockwise.
Anti-clockwise - we should get to breathe in more fresh air in the plantation like the previous trek.
My vote: test out a 7am anti-clockwise trek. Then we will know which one is better.
Hie,
ReplyDeleteIm interested to visit this hill site. Is there a way where i can contact someone which could lead me up?
I will pm you the contact of one of the regulars.
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ReplyDeletePlease call Mr SeeToh @ 012-2000009. A nice chap happy to welcome newcomers to enjoy Broga Hills. He is from Kajang.
Have a good trip....
pm?
ReplyDeleteThanks alot in advance!
am interested too, could I have the contact as well? Thanks
ReplyDeletehi, I'm interested to visit this hill as well. Could I have the contact also? Thanks
ReplyDeletehow long to get from bottom to the top ??
ReplyDeleteIt takes about an hour to reach the hill top depending on one's pace.
ReplyDeletehello there, I'm interested to visit this place, do I need to have some1 to guide me all the way up?
ReplyDeleteI will pm you the contact of one of the regulars.
ReplyDeleteme too interested to this place? what is the best way to get up?
ReplyDeleteHappytrekker really did a good job keeping photo records.
ReplyDeleteSimpsoncscat, I impressed after almost a year you still managed to dig up this post.
The easiest and most direct way up is to park in front of rabbit farm, trek right into the oil palm estate, you should see some clear trail head there.
Else, you could join the 6.30am Kajang trekkers. Those are friendly folks waiting to intro you to this beautiful place.
Broga had been in some prominent Chinese and English news papers lately therefore crowds are growing real fast.
When you go there, just remember: take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints.
I'll go for a trek there this Sunday (tomorrow) or next. Can't believe I haven't been there for so long.
If you guys wanna join us, leave me a message.
Thanks MF for the quick reply to simpsonscat.
ReplyDeleteMy last trip on 17 May 2009 (see http://happytrekker.multiply.com/photos/album/258/Broga_Hills_17_May_09) was an eye opener. The place has became so popular that it was quite a challenge to find a parking lot. Also the trail has widened and badly eroded. Find your way to Nottingham Campus, Semenyih and proceed on to Broga. You will find many vehicles parked along the main road near the Rabbit Farm (highly visible on the right side of the road). Just follow the morning crowd. Happy Trekking!!!
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hie..bro..will u go on weekends.so i n my friends could follow u all...
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