What we’re about
The Kuala Lumpur Hiking and Trail Running Meetup Group is established with the purpose of finding like minded individuals who enjoy going out for the purpose of getting/staying fit and enjoying nature. This group was not so much about the activity being a social gathering, but about getting some serious exercise on a regular basis.
Although the initial plan was to organise interesting hikes in hilly terrain that will take up to a full day within two hours drive from the centre of Kuala Lumpur, our hikers are now expanding their views. New hiking venues, in other states and even other countries, are now presented and explored.
Meetup KL Hiking is organising events for all levels of hikers, from sheer beginners to experienced trailblazers. It is highly recommended to read the write-up very carefully and to understand the rating of a hike.
The rating system allows you to judge whether or not this hike will be too difficult for you.
Generally I'll do a survey hike before scheduling an event, so I know what to expect for the hikes which are organised. During the hike I focus very much on group dynamics, and it's a rule of thumb that nobody will be left behind. We're all links in the hiking chain and nobody is more or less important than anybody else... For every hike, I will be the last one to leave the venue in order to be sure that everybody made it out safely. Creating an adventurous but most of all a safe hiking experience is my goal.
For every event you will find specific instructions in the write-up. Every event has a MUST READ link to a Knowledge Base. Pay special attention to the topic "What is the procedure for this event...?"
There are some basic elements:
- wear shoes with profile (a pattern on the soles to prevent slipping and gliding); adidas kampung is good to start with...
- wear suitable and comfortable clothing (will get dirty...)
- bring appropriate shoes for river crossings, if any
- carry a proper backpack
- rain gear is recommended
- pack your valuables in plastic bags (mobile phone, camera, etc)
- be prepared for the unexpected (first aid kit, whistle, emergency blanket, headlamp, gps,...) - check the mandatory items listed in the Knowledge Base.
- leave a towel and some dry clothes in the car
- bring something warm to wear at the top if your hike is a climb
- a pair of gloves doesn't weigh that much (thorns, roots, trees, mud)
- if you are comfortable using a walking stick, bring it along
- bring enough snacks (carbohydrates) and drinks; 0.5 litre for each hour hike is normal
- mosquito repellent and leech protection is recommended
- please be responsible and don't litter – be sure not to leave any rubbish along the track
It should not be necessary to highlight certain common sense behaviour, but I do it anyway in order to avoid any misunderstandings:
All participants will respect each other's background, religion, race, complexion, etc and will try their utmost not to offend anyone with their behaviour. This would include bringing alcoholic drinks to the events and taking showers on public roads.
Although English is not the mother tongue for almost all members, I'm sure we all can refrain from using insulting words and expressions.
While hiking, we respect the nature surrounding us, as we are the “intruders”; the jungle doesn't belong to us. We will bring back any drinking bottles/food wrappers we used along the way. In short "Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures". In this philosophy the sweeper will remove the paper markers which we lay for participants to follow.
The Meetup website is publicly accessible. So don't post any phone numbers or e-mail addresses in the comment sections. We only mention mobile phone numbers in the carpooling list, which can only be accessed by the participants of a particular hike. The same goes for the carpooling link. Let's keep it private as we don't want anybody else than our hikers to make alterations to the list, do we...?
This group has no commercial agenda. There will be neither membership fees nor fees to join an event. Entrance, permit or guide fees to enter certain venues will be specified in the write-up of the event will generally be collected in advance and then paid to the respective authorities or organising bodies. Expenses for events that come with a price tag like camping trips, coach travel, hikes abroad, etc. will be shared by the participants for that particular event.
If an event host is asking you to answer some questions during the confirmation process, please do so. And be sure you answer them completely. This will make the pre-organisation of a hike smoother.
Normally, for every event carpooling is recommended. We don't organise carpooling but offer drivers and passengers an online platform where they can meet. On this carpooling platform, passengers have to look for and contact a driver in their neighbourhood to make the necessary arrangements; not the other way around...! Never add yourself as a passenger to a car without prior consent of the driver. Carpooling is by no means taxi service... Carpooling fees are settled directly between driver and passenger.
If you're interested to participate for an event, you click Attend on the event page(s) of your choice. Although every event page contains a link to a Membership Form, only the very first time you participate you have to fill in this form. The reason why we need your personal details are explained in the Knowledge Base for each event.
For most other events it will be sufficient to click Attend, unless specified otherwise. If there are any changes in your particulars, kindly submit the Update Form.
If you have clicked Attend, you make a commitment. Do realise that...! You are expected to show up for the event and to show up on time. We pay attention to hikers who simply don't show up for an event. Serial no show offenders will be removed as a member.
The indicated meet-up time is the time the event effectively starts, not the time you should reach the meet-up place. There will be no waiting for people who are late at the specified meet-up location. If you change your mind about attending, or you are unable to participate, you are expected to change your status to Not Attending before the event, otherwise it will result in a no show on your profile.
Before an event starts, scan the registration QR code at the venue and check-in online once you arrive. Change to your hiking clothes afterwards. Upon finishing the hike, scan the registration QR code at the venue and check-out online.
Although there are no fees, there will be a penalty of RM20 however in the following cases:
- If you join an event and are not a KL Hiking member
- If you didn't submit the Membership Form prior to your first participation
- If you attend an event without being listed as Attendee
- If you don't respect the mandatory cut-off times
- If you don't sign in/sign out on the event day - which is actually done with the QR code.
- If you are flagged as a No Show for three events
You are attending the hikes/runs at your own risk. The event host will try his/her best to assist and guide, but is in no way responsible, liable or accountable for any damage, personal injuries, death, etc. By clicking Attend for an event and/or signing in at the venue and/or making a payment, it is deemed that you have read, agreed and accepted the terms and conditions of the disclaimer which can be found here: Disclaimer
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See all- Sungai Long Hills - IBP 47Jalan Desa Budiman, Kajang, SE
MUST READ -
(NEWBIES) Have you submitted the KLH one-time Membership Form...? If not, do so by clicking here.
(REGULARS) Is your info outdated...? If so, submit the Update Form by clicking here.
DO NOT click 'Attending' or do not join this event without reading, understanding and accepting the content of the Knowledge Base.Along the construction site of the EKVE lies a set of hills, known as the Sungai Long Hills. There are not only several hills, which are not easy to differentiate, but also with different levels, definitely adding to the confusion. Bottom line however is that there are plenty of uphill and downhill sections.
The future of the Sungai Hills however looks very bleak. Though still relatively quiet because the EKVE project isn't completed yet, a new scar is visible. The EKVE cut the green long in two in a vertical manner, while the widened and tarred Persiaran SL 7a cuts the green zone horizontal, allowing motorised vehicles to pass over the hills while heading in the direction of the Tekala Recreational Area and Nirvana in Semenyih. The south side of Sungai Long Hill Park is now completely destroyed. Other plots of land are for sale and it might not take that long anymore before hikers are no longer allowed.
So let's enjoy it while we still can. The total distance will be around six kilometres, but do not underestimate this hike because most hikers would experience a more difficult hike than the IBP rating indicates.
We have included two sections with faint or no visible trails; the ideal chance and opportunity to put your navigational skills to the test. We will try to figure something out for those who are not up to these scrambling sections.
There are options to take shortcuts if you are familiar with the area or have basic navigational skills.
Towards the end of the hike, there is a small waterfall .
IMPORTANT: Make sure you have a gps navigation app (like ~in alphabetical order~ AllTrails (paid version), Gaia, Hiiker, Komoot, Maps.me, OSMAnd, Wikiloc,...) installed on your phone and make sure that it is working properly. If you don't have an app installed yet, we suggest to use Hiiker to start with. Once you have downloaded the offline map of Malaysia, you can easily import and navigate any gpx file. More info can be found in the Knowledge Base sub Event Information (general) - How to prepare myself for navigation...?
Do not come to the venue if you have not pre-installed a gps navigation app at home, or have not downloaded the map of Malaysia at home, or have not opened the test gpx file at home. Every week, we notice that too many hikers arrive just before the event starts and are absolutely not prepared which is jeopardising the scheduled timing of the event. Especially iPone users are urged to make sure that they can open the test gpx file at home and are able to navigate.
This is a self-guided hike. You will receive a gpx file at the trailhead and you will have to navigate yourself. There will be no paper markers. For those who are not familiar with gps navigation, you will be guided but still have to use your own navigation app on your phone.
By 12:30 pm all hikers should have reached the car park again.
Do note that the indicated meet-up time is not the time you should arrive at the meet-up location. It is the time that the hike effectively starts. The QR code for the gpx file can be scanned at the trailhead from 08:15 am onwards. You can start your hike at any time between 08:15 am and 09:00 am.
All details can be found in the Knowledge Base.
Also the explanation of the rating can be found in the Knowledge Base sub Event Information (general) - How to understand the rating system...?
It is compulsory that you respect physical distancing and the SOPs in place.
- Jeju Island (South Korea) - Olle Trails and Mount Hallasan - 5D/4N - ModerateNeeds location$330.00
***This event is fully booked. A waitlist is available***
MUST READ -
(NEWBIES) Have you submitted the KLH one-time Membership Form?
If not, do so here.
(REGULARS) Is your info outdated?
If so, submit the Update Form here.DO NOT join this event without reading, understanding and accepting the contents of the Knowledge Base.
If you are keen to participate, kindly submit the Participation Form.
We need 12 participants for this event. This trek is only confirmed once ten hikers have paid the Commitment Fee of RM100.00 to pre-book a spot. In case the event will not be confirmed, a full refund of the paid sums will be issued.
Maximum number of participants: 20
Jeju Island, formed by the eruption of an underwater volcano approximately 2 million years ago is mainly known as a shopping paradise but is, luckily, also known for its natural beauty like emerald waters, sandy beaches and lava tubes (oreum).
Mount Halla National Park, located in the central part of the island, is mostly unspoilt nature and is dominated by Mount Hallasan, an extinct shield volcano and highest mountain of South Korea. With its summit at 1947m asl it is commonly considered to be one of the three main mountains of South Korea, along with Jirisan and Seoraksan.
Circumnavigating the island we can find the Jeju Olle Trail, a 437km long-distance footpath which consists of 21 connected numbered main routes and 6 sub-routes.
We will hike a few of the most beautiful Olle Trails, with distances between 7 and 15 kilometres a day. And of course we hike Mount Hallasan as well...!
These are all half day/one day hikes, so there is no need to carry a heavy backpack; a daypack will do...
IMPORTANT: keep in mind that there is always a chance that we are not allowed to hike the Olle Trails or Mount Hallasan due to dangerous conditions (eg heavy rain, landslide, earthquake, health measures...) - we cannot be held responsible for such cancellation.
- Gunung Relau - Gunung Bujang Melaka (Perak) - 2D/1N - IBP 64-115Masjid An-Nur, Kampar$30.00
MUST READ -
(NEWBIES) Have you submitted the KLH one-time Membership Form...? If not, do so by clicking here.
(REGULARS) Is your info outdated...? If so, submit the Update Form by clicking here.DO NOT click 'RSVP' or do not join this event without reading, understanding and accepting the content of the Knowledge Base.
If you are keen to participate, kindly submit the Participation Form.
IMPORTANT: Limited slots available - We have to limit this event to 21 hikers. We accept bookings on a first pay, first serve basis.
This event is only confirmed once 21 hikers have paid the Commitment Fee of RM45.00 to pre-book a spot. In case the event will not be confirmed, a full refund of the paid sums will be issued.
Both Gunung Relau and Gunung Bujang Melaka are sought after day hikes in Kampar, Perak. This 2D/1N hike however offers us the chance to tackle two mountains in one weekend.
Many visitors head for the Batu Berangkai waterfall, but for this event we embark on a hiking trip to two other destinations in the vicinity, Gunung Relau and Gunung Bujang Melaka.
Don't underestimate the difficulty level of the hike, especially if you haven't participated for a multiple day hike before. There are some fierce ascents and descents along the way.
CAMPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Ground- and flysheets will be not be provided. You have to bring your own or bring your own tent.
- Bring your own sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cutlery set, food plates/container, food and hot drink sachets.
- If you want to prepare a hot meal, you do need bring a stove, gas,...
- Water - There will be no supply of mineral water. Use/drink the water from the streams, but please use your water filter/purification tablets or have it boiled first.
- There are no restrooms near the campsites
This is a hike which is absolutely NOT suitable for “beginners” and “less experienced hikers”.
We meet early Saturday morning and should reach the trailhead once again Sunday in the early afternoon.
The first day will be the toughest with an IBP rating of 115 and a total distance slightly more than 10 kilometres. First we will hike Gunung Relau (959m asl), also known as Cannon Hill because of the empty ammunition boxes littered at the summit. We will then return to Simpang Relau and start the ascent of Gunung Bujung Melaka (1240m asl). We will camp on the slope of the mountain.
The second day we will head for the summit of Gunung Bujang Melaka and return to break camp. Next we will continue the descent towards the trailhead. This hike is rated IBP 64 for a total distance of almost 9 kilometres.
For more details and procedure, follow this link.
IMPORTANT: keep in mind that there is always a chance that we are not allowed to hike due to dangerous weather or other conditions (eg heavy rain, flood, landslide, health measures...) - we cannot be held responsible for such cancellation.
- CBL Chemerong/Berembun/Langsir (Terengganu) - 3D/2N - IBP 64-95Jalan Bandar 12, Puchong$88.00
*** This event is fully booked. A waitlist is available.***
MUST READ -
(NEWBIES) Have you submitted the KLH one-time Membership Form...? If not, do so by clicking here.
(REGULARS) Is your info outdated...? If so, submit the Update Form by clicking here.DO NOT click 'RSVP' or do not join this event without reading, understanding and accepting the content of the Knowledge Base.
If you are keen to participate, kindly submit the Participation Form.
IMPORTANT: Limited slots available - We have to limit this event to 35 hikers. We accept bookings on a first pay, first serve basis.
This event is only confirmed once 30 hikers have paid the Commitment Fee of RM50.00 to pre-book a spot. In case the event will not be confirmed, a full refund of the paid sums will be issued.
The 3D/2N hike Chemerong/Berembun/Langsir in Terengganu, better known as CBL is one of the most beautiful hikes on the peninsula.
Many visitors hike the relatively short distance to Chemerong waterfall, allegedly one of the highest waterfalls in Malaysia, but for this event we embark on a hiking trip to two other destinations in the vicinity, Gunung Berembun and Langsir Waterfall.
This event is all about the journey, not the destination. There is so much beauty to be experienced in this part of the country...! This is the ideal place to enjoy the rich biodiversity of the rainforest and the crystal clear water of the streams flowing through it.
Don't underestimate the difficulty level of the hike, especially if you haven't participated for a multiple day hike before. There are some fierce ascents and descents along the way.
Although this hike can be done in a 2D/1N concept, we have opted for the 3D/2N formula in order to give all participants the chance to hike at a more relaxing pace and to enjoy the several pools and cascades to the fullest.
CAMPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Ground- and flysheets will be provided. If you want to bring your own tent, you can do so.
- Bring your own sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cutlery set, food plates/container, food and hot drink sachets.
- If you want to prepare a hot meal, you do need bring a stove, gas,...
- Water - There will be no supply of mineral water. Use/drink the water from the streams, but please use your water filter/purification tablets or have it boiled first.
- There are no restrooms near the campsites
This is a hike which is absolutely NOT suitable for “beginners” and “less experienced hikers”.
We leave early Saturday morning with a private coach. When we reach Hulu Dungun, we will immediately tackle the first 'mountain', Bukit Taubat. We will reach Langsir later in the afternoon.
Sunday will be reserved for free and easy activities.
On Monday, we head for Gunung Berumbun and Chemerong waterfall.
The first day will be the toughest with an IBP rating of 95 and a total distance just below 9 kilometres. The second day is rated IBP 64 for a total distance of 10 kilometres.
For more details and procedure, follow this link.
IMPORTANT: keep in mind that there is always a chance that we are not allowed to hike due to dangerous weather or other conditions (eg heavy rain, flood, landslide, health measures...) - we cannot be held responsible for such cancellation.
