Bukit Lagong Trail Head — Attraction in Selayang Municipal Council

Bukit Lagong

Hike Review Self-introduction Personal Standard: Beginner Equipment and food preparation score: 6/10 Case study preparation score: 6/10 *Initially wasn't going to hike beyond checkpoint 1, case study and preparation only sustain to up to checkpoint 1 Due to other hikers' invitation, we let our intrusive thought win together Hiker culture: 10/10 Other hikers greet and smile High energy vibes among hikers Provide mental support when needed, keep each to other in a healthy and motivated mind (a bit only, the peak, a bit only)

Overall experience: 10/10 Good human interaction, good photo. Credit to: Caleb Chai (Thank you homie for those beautiful pictures here)

Here is how the story goes ... potted in infamous spot from Instagram marked as one of the gunung having the prettiest place scenery in Klang Valley.

Even though initially we survey on checkpoint 1 route and review on youtube video, ALLTRAILS, and google review stating that that ascent even for checkpoint 1 is going to be tiring.

So I was a bit sceptical and quite hard to gather information to the top peak route from the internet here even ALLTRAILS doesn't do the justice too.

Based on this level of survey and study, we decided to hike in the morning then after that head for the hot spring.

Once we reached to the first checkpoint, those view were beautiful but my team wasnt satisfy and wish to go for more ! HAHA. Me too!

At this moment, our hero came, a kind uncle perfectly briefed us regarding about the culture stating that that would be a uncle actively bring fruits to share at the first checkpoint! (Wow that's interesting!) the path after the first checkpoint we just have to follow the trail all the way to second trails 444m.

" Aku pergi dulu ya ikut trails jer , nanti kita jumpa dekat sana "

Damn. Damn.

With guided direction we head to the second checkpoint and eventually met him.

" Oh korang sudah sampai ! Korang sudah motivate saya nak pergi peak la marilah saya bawak korang pergi "

Then along the way he guided us all the way to the peak !! How kind! How niceee !

We split it up due to the pace different among teammate and we decided to the peak due to unpredict guide provided from this kind uncle here. Soon we notice something....

We are having insufficient of water.... Due to our initial planning was only hike to chekcpoint 1 hehe.

Even after checkpoint 2 to peak 572m

The path were ascending all the wayyy. The burn from hamstring and quadricep muscle was crying for help. !!!

When having rest those passby hikers were kind enough to spare some snacks and drink for us. We are so grateful and sorry.... God bless you guys Total: 4 Beautiful Angels 2 Handsome Gentlemen for being understandable and saving our life !.

With shear will of determination We reached to the top! 572M ! We did it ! Thank you for the culture among Bukit Lagong ! You guys pushed us too !.

When it comes to back route here. It headed to the different route here.

Follow Tok Batin Fishing Pond sign prepared if you would like to have a better route without the very steep descending (could be dangerous) then along that you will pass by the orang asli village to the tar road, pass by to the Tok Batin Fishing Pond! (Remember at the junction left left)

We had our wonderful Teh Ais, and Teh O Ais there.!! Their Teh Ais and Teh O Ais were special brew with good tea that you couldn't find often in Klang Valley!! Real authenticity here.

Remember to enjoy yourself at Tok Batin cafe here first guys! Then you shall pass by bukit lagong theme park like area. Then river you shall spot someone camping beside the river too. A good view and experience to explore too. Estimated Tar Road distance to car park: 3 KM

Yeap End Our beginner and two week once hiker, first timer hike this mountain record: 7:16am - 2:29pm Duration: 7 hour 17 mins Complete route to...

To reach Bukit Lagong entrance, take the second left turn after you passed IPD Gombak on your left. The route should be after the kayangan housing area.

Somebody took a picture of its entrance (the red palang one), that should be the trail's entrance. Ample parking space for cars. There are dogs, but they dont bite. No entrance fee, but no proper toilets.

IMHO the trail itself is a short-distance, moderate difficulty one. Trail is actually a 4WD pathway, so it's quite wide. But it's tanah liat trail for gear 1 hiking, so it can be slippery during rainy seasons. Perfect for a weekend group workout.

The track is about 2.71km. There are 2 starting lanes which will meet at the 600m distance. The harder one is gear 1 hiking all the way. After that it would be a moderate trekking until the 1.8km mark. Then you start climbing the "stairs" for the next 200m. After that will be a 600m moderate trekking before the last 300m, gear 1 hiking to the top.

You can see a good city view from the top, which you will recognize Casa Mila in the middle of the view.

It is a short track, but a third of it is Gear 1 hiking. So time to finish would depend on your climbing strength, your stamina, your shoe grip and how bad can your knee tahan the impact during the climbing down. Took me about 50 minutes to climb up and return back to my car.

After you finish, there is a Mamak restaurant in Taman Sierra, a few metres ahead after you enter the main road. You can choose to gain back all the lost fats there or head straightaway to BBS for more...

Been to this trail 3 times and each time went further than the previous. Have not been to lagong hill yet. But looped back to the start after Nolang hill. You can choose to turn back at any point. Most daily hikers will only go up to 1sr or 2nd lookout point.

The hike is technically not difficult, but it surely gets your heart pumping! From the start of the hike up to 498m station is constant incline with a few flat areas to catch your breath. Walking path is very clear or marked. If it rained the day before it will be slippery. So proper hiking shoes and walking stick are recommended. Bring along some salt in case you get some blood sucking hitchhikers on you. Drinking Water is essential.

This trail is very well maintained by the community around the area. Paths that are often used are swept, and some good Samaritans setup covered rest area where you can enjoy the view from the stops. They even plant flowers near the rest areas.

So if you are going hiking there or any trail be sure to take care of the environment and bring your rubbish...