Gunung Angsi 21 Mar 2009

The last visit to G Angsi via Bukit Putus was on 23.9.2007 (http://happyotrekker.blogspot.com/2007/09/g-angsi-2392007_23.html). The forestry department has apparently erected new signboards and presumably, cleared the trail and planted tree saplings along the trail. Starting at 9.05 a.m. we took a leisurely hike to enjoy the flora, notably the fungi and mushrooms of various sizes and colours. We took about 50 minutes to reach Campsite 1 and another 45 minutes to Campsite 2 before hitting the peak 1½ hour later at 12.20 p.m. The weather was beautifully windy and cloudy.

On return hike we decided to be adventurous and took a left turn at the second Y junction. This trail, which circumvents the slope of Campsite 2 hill, is relatively flat and merges with the original trail at Campsite 1. We believe the trail, which is now overgrown with shrubs and ferns, is the remnant of an old logging trail. There was minimum tree canopy and it was certainly hot to trek in the afternoon sun.

We took about 2 hours to return to trailhead from the peak.

For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/5390.

Kiara Creatures 12 Mar 2009

Updated 12 March 2009

Monkey, langur, squirel, lizard, skink, chameleon, spider, bug etc

For more pictures, please refer to: http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/16013

Kiara Flora 12 Mar 2009

Updated 12.03.2009

These are pictures taken while rambling through the Kiara Hills in  2006  through 2009. For more photographs, please refer to: http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/16219

Bukit Saga 8 Mar 2009

Given the perpetual bad weather and afternoon rain, we decided to go for a short hike up Bukit Saga in Ampang area. As expected the super steep trail was wet and muddy. It took us about 50 minutes to hit the rest area near the peak, which was pleasantly shady and dry, probably due to the good drainage. The place has been turned into a playground for both kids and adults and is literally litter free.

After spending more than an hour "lepaking" around, we made our descent downhill within 30 minutes. Pictures of earlier trips can be viewed at http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/5348.

Upper APS Waterfall 1 Mar 2009

In view of the wet weather, a group of us decided to opt for a half day hike to Ah Pak San waterfall. Starting at 9 a.m. from Jalan Awana 23, we made our way up the muddy and slippery trail to the highest station 5 (about 400m asl) at 10.40 a.m. Following the signboard, we took the right turn to the waterfall. After about 20 minutes, we came across a Y-junction where we took the left trail. The next 10 minutes, we saw ourselves inching slowly down the super slippery slope by holding onto branches and trunks as well rattans. Well! It was a pleasant surprise when we discovered that we had landed at the Upper APS Waterfall (dubbed the Wow-Wow Waterfall). The small resting area near the waterfall was quite tidy and neat. A few of us enjoyed a good massage from the strong waterflow.

We were told that to get to the original Lower APS Waterfall (http://happyotrekker.blogspot.com/2007/04/ah-pak-san-waterfall-8407_8.html) one would need to follow the right trail at the Y-junction.

After 'lepaking' for more than an hour at the waterfall, we made our way home at 12.30 p.m. and reached the base at 2 p.m. Total distance covered was 8.1 km per the GPS reading of a group member.

For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/5325.