Though still tired from the preceding day Muka Head Trek (http://happyotrekker.blogspot.com/2008/09/penang-muka-head-trail-30808_2.html), we enthusiastically packed ourselves into 3 vehicles and headed for the Penang Youth Park. From there, a bus ferried us to Teluk Bahang Forest Reserve for the trail head in respect of the Penang Hill Forest Challenge (“PHFC”) Trail. This trail, which covers a distance of 11,300m, ends at the Top Station of Penang Hill.
Starting at 9.45 a.m., we took 4½ hrs to complete 6,600 m hike from Teluk Bahang Forest Reserve to Station 1 along the Western Hill Road. The trail is clear and well marked. It is also quite popular with the locals. Proper ropes were secured to assist hikers along difficult steep gradients. At Eagle Point Deck sitting at an altitude of 725m, we were rewarded with spectacular views of the Teluk Bahang and its surrounding areas.
From Station1 along Western Hill Rd, one can opt to wait and thumb a lift from passing 4WDs or walk to the Penang Top Station, another 4700m away. We took the second option to enjoy the fresh air and to explore the surrounding areas. After replenishing our energy at the Top Station, we paid a fee of RM5 pax to a 4WD to take us downhill.
Overall, it was a very challenging trail meant for fit hikers.
For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/3382.
Good for you almost transverse the Island
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