Tabur East 20 Dec 2009

NORTH VIEW

SOUTH VIEW

On 20.12.2009, I decided to join a group of trekking buddies to hike Bukit Tabur East. My last visit was more than 2 years ago on 18.11.2007 (http://happyotrekker.blogspot.com/2007/11/bukit-tabur-east-18112007_19.html). Starting at 8.30 a.m. we finished the trek at 2 p.m, a total of 5.5 hours of leisurely hike with many photography breaks. The weather that day was simply pleasant due to the presence of thick cloud covers.

Trekking buddies: Horng Yih, Jeffrey Tung, Wee Leng, Anne, Annie, Jessie, Elsie, Sue, Lai Ching, Shirley & friend.

For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/7312.

AHFR - Kinrara 13 Dec 2009

This is the second trip. The last exploratory visit to AHFR via Kinrara Jalan BK 5B/1way, was on 20.9.2009. This section of trails, though they are part of AHFR, were not as popular as those trails using the head trail from Puchong Wawasan Road.

We started our trek at 10 a.m. The initial trail was clear and easy to follow. An hour later, the trail became more obscure and we realized that we were lost and it was impossible to back trek.The trails here were wild and overrun with thick undergrowth and sharp barbed rattans. Fortunately, we had our reliable compass to establish our bearing in order for us to move forward and return to the head trail. The best surprise was to stumble upon a trigonometrical station marking Permatang Kumbang (233m asl) the highest point in this reserve. Apparently, Permatang Kumbang peak was named after leopards that inhabit the area. It was about 1 p.m. when we emerged from the jungle.

Trekking buddies: Ben, Barbara, Elsie, Chia, Kevin & son and friends.


For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/7249.

Lower Ah Pak San Waterfall 6 Dec 2009

I have hiked APS umpteen times and have always enjoyed the vigorous climb up the steep slope. The last documented trip was quite awhile ago on 1 March 2009 (See:http://happyotrekker.blogspot.com/2009/03/upper-ah-pak-san-waterfall-1309_3.html). Since then till 6.12.2009, I had made 4 separate trips without bringing my camera.

This time round, I decided to bring my camera to record the condition of the trail. Starting at 8.30 a.m. from Awana Cheras head-trail we hit the Lower APS waterfall at 12 noon. We decided to give the Upper Waterfall a miss because we were told by the returning trekkers that the Upper Waterfall was crowded. The trail has certainly widen but it was not as soggy as expected despite the recent wet weather. However, the water at the Fall was slightly milky and the flow was voluminous and strong. A few of us took the opportunity to wade through the shadow pool and to enjoy a rejuvenating water massage under the cold torrential waterfall.

We left about 1.30 p.m. via Station 6 and reached the base at 3.30 p.m.

Trekking buddies include Horng Yih, Kevin, Rachel, Kong, Anne and Wee Leng.

For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/6957.