Gng Rajah - Bentong - Chamang Waterfall

This sat. we will be going to Gng Rajah Bentong as part of the TMBT training and also some of te hikers will try to hike to the peak.

I probably will stop at the waterfall and lepak there while waiting for the trail runners to come back

Will be meeting with the gang at Bentong town 7am and then off to Chamang Waterfall.

below is message from CH Leong who went there 1 week ealier

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Manage to complete the day trip to G Rajah on Sunday. The trek was rather dry and therefore no leeches at all. Probably

have not rained for a long time. The trail was quite clear, almost like a federal road. Paper (2" x 3") trails has been laid and

the 2 misleading splits has been blocked by reflective tape. There are certain areas where one has to be extra careful.

a) 2nd river crossing - The rocks are a challenge to those who are afraid of fall. Advisable to tale off shoes and walk in the water.

The other 2 river crossings are simple and one will not get the shoes wet. Do not go straight after the river crossing but take right.

There is 3 side reflective tape indirectly blocking the straight path. Good to rest here and wait for the slow trekkers and help to cross

this river crossing.

b) Naning camp site - Beautiful place to have photo shots and rest or enjoy a dip (better to wait for the return journey). There is a nice camp site

across the river. This can be the 2nd stopping point to check on the slower trekkers. Do not cross the river as the trek is on the right hand

side if one is looking up the river. This trek is slightly confusing, just look for the trek at the small ridge (do not need to walk on the rocks)

covered with shrubs, until you see the small stones balanced on top of the big rock. There is where you need to walk across the river rock

to the other side (also indicated with small rocks balanced on top of the big rock).

c) Camp Hijau. This is a huge camp site. There is a river on the left hand side if one is trekking upwards. Can fill up you water here. There is

a last water source 10 minutes to the peak but not sure whether the flow is dripping or dry. (Forget to check).

d) Rock surface. This is the most dangerous part of the trek and the most challenging. Need upper body strength to help pull one up. There

are roots and trunks but not much of a footing. The first section, there is a thin rope and it was OK when we used it. The 2nd part, most

trekker will depend on ropes but there is none. Need to bring it a long rope of about 100ft. Not many can go up and down without the

help of a rope at this rock surface. And it is also very dangerous. Try to ensure nobody climb this part alone.

An average trekker will be able to trek to the peak of G Rajah within 6hrs with about 1 hrs waiting & rest, about 5 hrs return journey with a break
of around 1 hr break (Naning falls nice to enjoy the cool dip).
a) about 50 minutes from the car park to the start of the trek (after the timber road).
b) about 1 hr to the 2nd river crossing (big rock)
c)about 35 minutes to Naning camp site
d) about 1 hr to reach Camp Hijay camp site
e) about 55 minutes to reach the rock area
f) about 35 minute to reach teh peak.
g) about 1 hr for waiting, rest and rock area.

Hope these info are helpful. Dont forget about the cut-off time which i think should be 2.00pm to avoid trekking in the dark.

Happy & safe trekking to G Rajah on 4 Aug 2012.

Best wishes,
Leong