I read some of the reviews that say the trails are very easy and great for beginners. I think for the safety of older people and younger kids, really need to find out and get advice which actual trails should they take as there are many, and, especially if they are newcomers like myself, not a local. For eg. We supposedly took the shorter Big Tree trail and I must say that was also quite challenging already. The whole journey is rock and mud type of path, and the canopy is thick and dense. You really need a good pair of walking or track shoes and remember to bring water and walking stick or umbrella. You won’t need to climb but most of the times it’s uneven rocks below your feet. Some small stretch is a bit steep but thanks to previous climbers, there are ropes for you to hold on to or get support. But the entire journey is beautiful , I won’t say it’s dangerous, just need to be extra careful and watchful. The marking and directions are also not entirely clear ( look out the blue mark on the trees. Where they face is the path direction. The Big Tree is about half hour or slightly more from the start, you will be thrilled when you reach the site, but we were advised by hikers we met there, not to go further in as the markings become unclear and can easily get lost if we are not familiar. Coming down is easy but the slope may be slippy. So remember to use the rope as support. All the best!

Perfect for hiking especially for beginners. Got 4 trail’s for ascending and descendings, one with paved and the rest into the jungle. This place got a spectacular view all over the way to the top. Highly recommended.

Good hike up this hill. Concrete path all the way to the rest area.

There are drinks for sale and toilet at rest area. Seats available to enjoy the view.

Good view at the rest area

It was a good way to move your muscles, get sweat, calm and serenity. Unpaved trail are fairly easy, still it all depending on your stamina and strength. What differs, are the time taken to reach the destination. As for myself just an average beginner hiker, with proper hiking shoes, it took me an hour and 30 mins. First timer as I research will take approximately 2 hours and 15 mins, just ascending.

The rest i would let you guys experience it. I just want to give some tips which nowhere to be found and caused us confused for a while.

Once you reached the car park with that signoboard “Taman Rimba Bukit Mertajam”, immediately the carpark youre seeing is the first one, you can drive further around 50m there’s the 2nd carpark space.

You’ll walk forward, you’ll come to a junction where on your left where most of the crowds taking will be the cemented paved trail, that trail will lead you all the way to the top where you’ll see the cellular tower. Theres marking on the paved way forgotten started “CH3000” all the way up to the top “CH0” thats the mileage for you keep track with.

Okay now, at the junction, since on your left is the paved trail, while going straight, you’ll see a stainless steel gate, im attaching picture so that you guys can visualize it. Beyond this stainless steel gate is the unpaved trail, a lil bit challenging and fun, well, youre closer to nature. I would suggest not to go up alone, unless youre a seasoned and avid hiker with good sense direction, at least a company of 1.
LOOK FOR THE STAINLESS STEEL GATE as in the picture.

That is all my tips that confused me, i already walked up on the paved trail for 10 mins then i decided to go back down looking for the unpaved trail, i mean we were planning for the unpaved trail to begin with. Hope this helps.

Great place for hiking, various trail to choose from. Toilet out of service, so make sure to clear your bladder at nearby gas station pior hiking