[Hiking Series] M'sia - Fraser Hill Pine Tree Trail + Twin Peaks: Full day hike!

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The Pine Tree Trail + Twin Peaks encompass two peaks, the Pine Tree Hill peak(1,456m) and Twin Peak Hill peak (1,505m). It is one of the more famous hikes at Fraser Hill, which is a hill resort famous for its cooling weather, highland rainforest and birdlife, further north of KL.

Hike Description
The Pine Tree Trail is relatively straight forward, with just gentle upslopes and downslopes, small undulating bends and takes around 3-4hours (1 way), until you reach the base, where the famous steep slope (almost vertical so please ascend and descent carefully) awaits just before the summit. From the summit, it takes 45 min to 1h to get to the next summit "Twin Peak"! At both peaks, you can get a view of the surroundings (lots of green!), with the Titiwangsa Range Pahang and perhaps Genting in the distance.

The total duration is ~8h of hiking and almost 13km in total. Do note that there are no toilets or wash up area at the start of the trail/end of the trail! So please clean up before getting on the bus and we will head to the R&R.

We are aiming to do this in 1 day and be back in SG by Sat night, so this will be a fuss-free hike only itinerary! The focus is on hiking at a good pace! However, do expect to be back really late past midnight!

Who is this for?

=> People who wish to challenge themselves
=> Wish to do a decent full day hike
=> Wish to enjoy some cooling weather while hiking
=> Looking for a fuss free hike only itinerary, go for a solid hike in Malaysia and back to SG to sleep

It serves as a good training or progressive hike for those who wish to do more hiking. Most do it as training for other treks, like Kinabalu, or Nepal. Do note that we are looking to start early and descend by around 4-5pm, so we will have cut-off time. Prepare your own meals also!

How tough is it/How fit do I have to be?

The trek is around 8h, but can be 6h or less if you are faster. The elevation gain isn't much, it is just a long trail. If you can do Ophir, this should be similar. It is a solid full day hike (13+km), and the terrain is similar to most Malaysia hikes.

It is generally tropical forest trail, climbing over some logs. Only the steep slope requires the use of hands, and the part after the Pine Tree Summit can be quite muddy.

This is good for people who have some level of fitness and hiking experience. We will go at pace, if you can't keep up it is fine, because you can always stop at the Pine Tree Hill summit!

If you fail to make it you will have to turn back unfortunately, as the distance is long. We aim to descend latest by 6pm.

Minimum pax
Minimum 12 to start the trip!

Estimated Itinerary: *Timings to be confirmed*
~10.30 pm : Meet @ Marsiling MRT
7:30am: Stop by R&R before and reach start point of Pine Tree Trail
8.00 am : Start Hike
11.30am : Reach Pine Tree Hill Peak (1st Peak). Lunch (your own packed lunch) if you wish.
12.30 pm : Reach Twin Hill Peak (2nd peak)
4.00 pm : Reach back base and depart for SG (dinner along the way)
11.30 pm++ : Back in SG

Itinerary is subject to changes based on conditions and group speed and trek leader's discretion. Please expect that you will reach back SG past midnight!

Price: $ 150 SGD per pax

Price includes:
2-ways Transport
Guides
All associated Park Permits/ Fees
LMT Trip Leader

Price excludes:
All Personal expenses/Meals
Visa Application (if any)

This event is organized by
LITTLE MONSTERS TRAVEL PTE LTD
Travel Agent Licence No: 03117
Contact : +65 88842635
Email: info@littlemonsterstravel.net

Some additional questions:

1. How long is the ride to Fraser Hill

A: It can take 7-9h from Singapore

2. Why are we not staying overnight?

A: This is so that we can save money on accommodation/driver cost. Also, we wish to be able to spend Sunday with family/friends/sleeping in Singapore, so we decided to spend Sat night travelling back than Sunday instead.

3. Are there shower or toilet facilities at the trail?

A: There isn't, so this means bring your own wipes and toilets are all "natural". Don't worry we will stop by toilets before and after the hike.

4. What do I have to look out for?

A: Logs, and leeches sometimes, depends on the weather. Also, make sure to have firm footing and go steadily during the steep slope!

5. Where are the meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner?)

We might stop by breakfast if there is enough time, if not it'll be at the R&R. Lunch is packed by yourself/on the go during the hike. Dinner might be a quick one at the R&R when we wash up, but if everyone is fast we can have a good dinner!