Mount Semangkok (Gunung Semangkuk) is the highest point is the state of Selangor, standing at the height
1824 metres (5984 feets). This mountain was not accessible for a long time thus
the exiting trail had over grown making it impossible to reach the summit. Previously,
hikers can only reach up to camp helipad – the trail is very clear from the
Pine Tree peak, but after this camp the trail fades away. I don’t really know
why the mountain becomes so unpopular, till lately when groups of hiker recce
back the trail. Now the trail is well marked by the “AWAS” tape.
The trailhead for Mount Semangkok is the same as for Pine Tree. After
the Pine Tree, the trail descends with lots of ups and downs until Camp Sungai
Merah (river). From here the trail ascends to Camp Helipad and the final part
again has lots of ups and downs. Comfortably, 3 days and 2 nights would be an ideal
hiking pace to scale this mountain for average hikers. However, it’s possible
to do it as day hike which may requires up to 20 hours of continuous hike.
Mount Semangkok Profile (Thanks to Alex @KLHiking)
Twin Peak sunrise
Mount Semangkok Summit with Subra
The Time Split
Ascend
Start: 05:50 (20th October 2012)
Twin Peak: 1:14:26; Rest - 7:16,
Pine Tree: 16:28; Rest - 26:25,
Camp Sg Merah: 1:16;22; Rest (5:12)
Summit: 2:12:22; Rest
- 35.13
Total Ascend Time: 5 hours 38 minutes and 33 seconds
Descend
Camp Helipad: 1:13:56; Rest - 24:26 (catching up with Md
Farid)
Camp SgMerah: 1:02:07; Rest – 4:40
Pine Tree: 1:44:08; Rest - 9:52
Twin Peak; 22:32
Trail Head: 1:35:47
Total Descend Time: 6 hours 37 minutes and 21 seconds
TOTAL TIME: 12 hours 51 minutes and 17 seconds
For More Details Refer to:
http://www.meetup.com/KLhiking/events/83979712/
For GPS Data Refer to:
http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1835630
For more personalized experience email
munintaran@yahoo.com
Munintaran Sundram @ Leopard
