Hiking the jungle trails...

“I like being near the top of a mountain. One can’t get lost here...” - Wislawa Szymborska

(A jungle hike in the morning)

There are eight hiking trails available in Fraser's Hill. They are the Abu Suradi Trail (500m), the Rompin Trail (500m), the Kindersley Trail (750m), the Mager Trail (1000m), the Hemmant Trail (1000m), the Bishop Trail (1500m), the Maxwell Trail (1800m) and the Pine Tree Trail (5100m).

Besides being the longest trail here, the Pine Tree Trail is also known to be the most challenging one as well. Out of the eight, we managed to jungle trek only on two of the trails.

(The eight jungle trails in Frazer's Hill)

(The entrance to Hemmant Trail)

Hemmant Trail begins from a grass clearing behind the mosque area along Genting road, just opposite the Abu Suradi trail entrance. It's an easy 1 km trail with a moderate ascent for the first quarter and level for the rest. The hike skirts along the edges of the Fraser's Hill Golf Course designed by Frank Hemmant. The trail is named after him.

The trail passes through trees, ferns and shrubs, some not native. The track may be slightly muddy, especially after rainfall. Beware of leeches during wet season. Hikers will exit at the paved road just before it forks towards Muar Cottage on the left and Glen Bungalow on the right.

(The rotting tree trunk across the path)

(A wider leveled path)

(One of the many shelters in the jungle)

(Ruins in the jungle)

(More ruins of abandoned structure)

Abu Suradi Trail is a short and easy 500 meter jungle walk suitable for hikers of all ages. It was named after the first person to be awarded a mining lease for Pamah Lebar - now the popular Fraser's Hill public golf course in the center of town. Abu Suradi operated a tin mine for ten years from 1899 until his lease got cancelled by British district officer.

The trek begins from a spot along Genting road just opposite the mosque, leading uphill across a slightly steep slope before breaking on to level path. Broad and wide, the trail is easy to trek. The track ends at the start of Mager trail.

(A steep climb at the entrance of Abu Suradi Trail)

(Bridge over dried-up stream)

(Taking a short rest)

(Beware of buttress roots and vines)