Jan 14, 2014

Gng Nuang on Friday and Sat


Hi All

This coming Friday and Saturday ( 17/1, 18/1),  if you are free and would like to join for hike at Ponsoon Ulu Langat..

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Date of activity : 17th January 2014 (Friday - Thaipusam) and Saturday - January 18th Saturday

Optional - you can come either day (Please let me know if you coming on Saturday)
 
Duration of Hike : 9-12 hours
 
Difficulty Level : 8 out of 10 (10 being most difficult)
 
Emergency Contact :  Pejabat Hutan Daerah Selangor Tengah (03-90752885) and the ranger Encik Imram at 012-2767724.


This is the 1st challenge training hike for our Mt Kinabalu trip ( All are welcome even if you are not going to Mt Kinabalu)

Those who just want to do the logger trails up and down , also can as it good training . Distance 5km 1 way  
This is good training ground if you want to improve your endurance in walking and run 
 
Meeting Point :
1) Petronas Station at Jalan Cheras on the way to Kajang (opposite Phoenix Plaza) - 5.45am
2) Gunung Nuang Car Park at 6.30am
  (For those who know the venue, you may proceed directly there)
 
Direction :
Gunung Nuang Park,  is located 30km from Cheras, around 45mins by car.
It is easy to find the start of Gunung Nuang trail.
Exit the E7 Cheras Kajang Expressway when you see the sign for Pekan Hulu Langat. 
Take route B52 through Hulu Langat and keep going straight as far as you can. 
You will end up in Pangsun (Pangsoon) where the road forks. Keep left towards the Pangsoon Reservoir and Dam. 
When you reach the locked security gates of the reservoir compound, turn left into the Gunung Nuang Park. There is a car park here.
You have to register with the park ranger and pay RM1 per adult or RM0.50 per child. 
Map to Gunung Nuang Park :  Attached is a location map painstakingly drawn by my trekker friend- KC.
We will park our cars at the Location J.
 
Google Map : 
 
 
Our Hiking Schedule :
 
Optional - To Kem Lolo, Pacat, Pengasih Peak or Summit - choice its yours

Will brief you guys on the day

Below those who want to go to peak

5:45 AM - Arrive at Petronas at Jalan Cheras on the way to Kajang (opposite Phoenix Plaza) Location B in the map.
6:30 AM - Meet up at Gunung Nuang Park, Car Park and Briefing
7.00 AM - Begin trekking (about 4-6 hours) 
 
12:00 - 01:00 p.m. - Arrive at the Summit of Gunung Nuang and Lunch
 
01:30 p.m. – Descend to the Base (turnaround time is at 1:00pm)
 
05:00 – 07:00 p.m. – Reach the Base & wash up ( Estimated completion time)
 

*** Home sweet Home ***
 
 
Things to bring :
 
1) Bring drinking water (about 3 - 4L) and foods, energy bars. (9-12 hours hike)
2) Wear suitable shoes 
3) Food / Fruits - Pack your own breakfast & lunch
4) Raincoat, Headlamp/torch light (Compulsory)
5) Optional - Trekking stick, Camera, small towel, Garden Gloves
6) Extra clothes for changing after the climb
7) Insect repellents - optional
8) Personal medication / Plasters for cuts/blisters
9) Personal Belonging like Wallet, HP to be wrap in plastic bag in case rain.
 
 
Note : 
1) Please have your own breakfast before trekking or take your own breakfast
2) Please be punctual (strive to come 10 minutes before time) 
3) If anyone of you find yourselves getting into difficulties, turnaround time is at 1:00pm. 
Meaning, no matter where you are at 2:00pm, you MUST turn back and begin your descend to the starting point.
5) Wear suitable clothes for long hike.
7) For water supply, we need about 3-4 litres of water for the whole hike. So, you can either carry this entire amount.
Or you can refill your bottles at the water point if you brought water purification tablets.
9) Watch out for muddy trails after rain and take precautions against leeches. 
 
 
Our Hiking Trail in Gunung Nuang: -
 
1)       Car Park, Starting Point –  Gravel and Dirt Road about 5km  (45mins – 120 mins)
2)       From end of Gravel Track to Lolo Camp about 1km (30mins)
3)       From Lolo Camp to Pacat Camp about 4km (90mins to 150mins)
4)       From Pacat to Bukit Pengasih (false peak) about 1.5km (40mins to 80mins)
5)       From Bukit Pengasih to Gunung Nuang Peak about  1km (40mins to 60mins)
 
Happy Training and Hiking!!!  
 
Cheers


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