A hiking trip to Bukit Kutu, KKB, Malaysia. We woke up pretty early to drive to the trailhead. All good!
DISCLAIMER: This post was written in 2012. Information may be out of date!
Location: Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor, Malaysia.
Start point: 3.572510N, 101.738128E 289m a.s.l.
Summit: 3.543263N, 101.719998E 1092m a.s.l.
Difficulty: Moderate. No technical skills required, just a fair amount of stamina. The trail is not very steep, but it goes on for a fair amount of distance. Trail is easy to follow but has a fair number of obstacles (branches, fallen trees, etc.)
Duration: 3 hours 57 minutes (including break at summit & ruins)
Length: 6.5km
Average Speed: 1.6km/h
Max elevation: 1092m
Min elevation: 285m
Vertical Up: 992m
Vertical Down: 216m
Essential Items
Minimum 2L fluid (3L+ recommended), isotonic recommended.
High energy snacks/lunch
Hiking shoes (good grip)
Raincoat/poncho
Plastic/waterproof bags for electronics in case of rain
Emergency gear: Whistle & small flashlight/headlamp
To leave in car
Extra drinking water (1L)
Change of clothes/towel
2 large plastic bags, one for dirty shoes, one for dirty clothes
Clean slippers/sandals
Recommended Items
Tissue paper
Insect repellent
Hiking stick
Extra T-shirt
Salt (for isotonic drinks / leeches / etc.)
Wristwatch
Small hand towel
Cap/Hat for summit, if it is sunny
Emergency Gear: Knife, fire starting kit, 1st aid kit, rope/cord, etc.
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