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.
there are still some very nice view at the upper stream, which can lead u through saga summit. Visit my site for the map, if u needed.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I have difficulty following your sketch map. I have trekked from Station 6 of Ah Pak San to Saga Summit and downhill to Jalan Saga 22 of Taman Saga and vice-versa. See http://happytrekker.multiply.com/photos/album/231/SAGA_HILL_23.11.2008 & http://happytrekker.multiply.com/photos/album/232/SAGA_HILL_7.12.08. Are you referring to these places with nice views?
ReplyDeletewas in the waterfall.....but dun find it the same as in your pic......do u have to climb up further.............
ReplyDeleteYou are referring to this APS waterfall http://happytrekker.multiply.com/photos/album/157/Ah_Pak_San_Waterfall_7.11.2007 which I dubbed as the Lower APS waterfall. You can trek upstream from Lower APS waterfall to the Upper APS waterfall but it is very slippery and dangerous. To go to the Upper APS waterfall - Follow the downhill trail to the Lower APS waterfall. Near about 30m before approaching the Lower APS waterfall, look out for a left trail turning. This left trail will lead you to the Upper APS waterfall. During my last trip there on 21 June 2009, I note that the regulars have spurned up the place very nicely with changing tent and resting area. Enjoy yourself.
ReplyDeletethanks for the info, will search for the route tomorrow
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