Gunung Keriang — Attraction in Kedah

Just did this today. Let's start with what this is not, it's not a hike, a hike is a long walk with maybe some steps with maybe a steep gradient or two that you can walk.

What this is a 2.8k climb up very steep stone step trail, when I say steps not manmade concrete steps this a climb that has been hacked into the steep jungle cliff side and is very uneven and requires a lot of upper body strength as a lot of the way you will be pulling yourselves up the climb using either metal handles of a guide rail. Yes young people will find it tough but easy as long as they have the right foot wear. But if though trail climbing is your first time be very prepared. It's steep very steep in places, which makes the coming down twice as hard as going up.

If it has rained, like it did the day before I did it then it is very treacherous as the steps are glass smooth, small and very slippery. You need proper footwear, and gloves as you will be using your hands a lot.

With all that in mind and you do make it to the 4th level, the views are spectacular.

One more thing, as I said this is a jungle trek/trail/ climb and as such there are snakes in the trees I saw 2 today curled up over the trail, bright yellow with black stripes and they...

Is an amazing place must visit when you go Alor Setar. Is only 17mins from the Alor Setar town. Google map is hard to guide you to the entrance,i ask local people guide me to entrance. Entrance is free. Jerail hill is 217m from sea level. Is special on her lime stone and cave along the hiking track. I take one hour hiking up and 35 mins going down. Very beautiful top view,a wide area of paddy fireds,golden colour in Aug. For beginner, is not so difficult, dont be scared by the first meter, it looks steep, but later it will be ok. There is handle and guide metal bar to help you hike up. Just relax and go up slowly, everybody can hike up. Not suitable for kids. I saw the youngest hiker is around 12year old, follow the father. Ther are crystal sold there, quite cheap, i bought small one with only RM25. Worth to buy. Crystal is from...

Gunung Keriang - Located in Gunung Hulu Village about 8 km from Alor Setar City the capital state of Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia. Gunung Keriang also known as 'Mount Caves' @ 'Mount Gajah' among local people. Actually it's a limestone hill with the height of 218 m/720 ft above the sea level, surrounded by green paddy fields and it also visible from the Strait of Malacca. Fairly short and steeper trail with the rocky path along the climbing track to the peak/summit. The distance just around 1 km and the duration about 75 minutes (2 ways). There's no fee for entering, no need a permit and no guide required. Please take note, bring down your own garbage and waste, if you don't want to carry down it's more better you don't bring yourself up. Beware of the long tail...