Lata Naning - Difficulty: Very Hard - Rating 3.5

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In fact there is NO waiting list; everybody who confirms can participate. But because too many hikers don't answer the questions, or at least not all of them, during RSVP, you have to submit a form in order to participate.

1. Click "Join the waiting list" (top - right corner)

2. Please click here (http://www.klhiking.com/participation2.htm) and fill in the form to confirm your participation.

3. Immediately after you have confirmed, you will receive an e-mail with the carpooling link. Please check your spam folder!

4. After we have received your submission, we will change your status to "Attending". Only after we have received the form, your status will be changed! We have to change your status manually, so please be patient... :) The form can also be submitted using mobile phones.

So many hikers are scared of challenging Gunung Rajah for different reasons. Nevertheless, the trail is one of the most beautiful tracks in the vicinity of KL. This hike will follow the track to Gunung Rajah, but we will go only until Lata Naning, where also the first campsite on Rajah's slope is located.

When it comes to climbing and ascending this hike is certainly not a challenge. The "difficulty" lies in its distance. The entire hiking distance (to and fro) will be 21km, so for quite some hikers much more than what they are used to - or even have never done earlier...

We will take a long break at the waterfall area, so there is ample of time to relax, play in the water or swim so you can head back to the car completely refreshed.

Physical fitness is more than a prerequisite. Even if you are a less-experienced hiker, you can join us, and enjoy the beautiful hike with its dozens of waterfalls and rapids, while putting your stamina to the test. Please also read the “Beginners” hike message on the message board to avoid all misunderstandings...

We focus on group dynamics and would really appreciate it that more experienced hikers will support their less-experienced peers.

Hopefully carpooling can be arranged and pick-up places will depend on the residence of the participants. For this hike, the carpooling fee is fixed at RM15.00 per passenger. Passengers, please don't wait for your driver to ask for the fee...

It would be nice if you could change the hometown in your profile to the location of your residence (eg USJ 11, Damansara Perdana, SS 7, Sentul, Seksyen 5 Shah Alam, Bandar Puteri Puchong, Ampang, etc...). This will make carpooling efforts much easier.

In order to allow me to communicate directly with the participants, no guests are allowed. At many occasions in the past, guests were not properly briefed by their respective hosts. If you want your guests to participate, ask them to sign up as a member; it's free. They can cancel their membership after the hike if they want to.

Besides the classical hiking tips, please note the following:

wear shoes with profile (a pattern on the soles to prevent slipping and gliding). Adidas Kampung is fine.

rain gear is recommended

bring or wear swimming stuff and a towel

we have to cross one stream which might be knee deep

pack all your sensitive stuff in your backpack in plastic bags

there are restrooms at the car park

a pair of gloves doesn't weigh that much (thorns, roots, trees, mud)

bring enough drinks and snacks (carbohydrates). For this hike you will need at least 3 to 4 liters of drinks. Dried fruits are preferred over chocolate...

leech protection is advisable

bring a whistle; if you have a headlamp, bring it along as well

please be responsible and don't litter – be sure not to leave any rubbish along the track and at the waterfall

Likely schedule:

06:30am Meet at McDonald's in Genting Sempah on the Karak Highway

06:45am Set off to Bentong

07:30am Start hiking

10:30am - 11:30am Reach waterfall and time to relax

01:00pm - 02:00pm Start descent

04:00pm - 05:00pm Drive back to KL

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More info on the revised rating system can be found here: http://sn.im/klhiking.rating

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Important: You are attending the hikes/runs at your own risk. The organizer, co-organizers or 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, etc. By clicking RSVP “Yes” for an event and/or signing the attendance list 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 (https://www.meetup.com/KLhiking/pages/Disclaimer)

In fact there is NO waiting list; everybody who confirms can participate. But because too many hikers don't answer the questions, or at least not all of them, during RSVP, you have to submit a form in order to participate.

1. Click "Join the waiting list" (top - right corner)

2. Please click here (http://www.klhiking.com/participation2.htm) and fill in the form to confirm your participation.

3. Immediately after you have confirmed, you will receive an e-mail with the carpooling link. Please check your spam folder!

4. After we have received your submission, we will change your status to "Attending". Only after we have received the form, your status will be changed! We have to change your status manually, so please be patient... :) The form can also be submitted using mobile phones.