Hiking In Pine Tree Trail (Bukit Fraser)
Pine Tree Trail in Fraser’s Hill is one of the longest and challenging trail. It was begun amid the British era to access the mountain top that commanded a mesmerizing view of Fraser’s Hill and the surrounding areas.
The name is inspired by the coniferous plants which are used to be found in the peak of Pine Tree Hills. These trees were only found in Malaysia past days. Now all are vanished from the peak today.
The Pine Tree trail head can be started from the end of the High Pines road, just before the cabin after Seri Intan. Pine Tree Hill is a 1,500 meter high mountain above sea level which sits in Bukit Fraser. The trail is approximately 5.5 km long, and it is very challenging and hardest trekking trail in Fraser’s Hill.
In general people take on an average 7-9 hours to trek till the peak and come back. The trail twists here and there over a few tops and edges before hitting the pinnacle.
This trail offers explorers and hikers to test their strength, toughness, adaptability and remunerate them as a reward in terms of different beautiful flora and fauna in lower montane forest. It is start of Mossy forest .
Many trees of mossy forest are even more than 20m in height and mosses cover the trees and there are many dead logs along the pathway.
This zone is classified as lower montane. Generally height of trees varies between 1100-1600m, mosses are very small, delicate plants that are normally 1- 12cm tall however few species are bigger.
When you reach the peak, the view is astonishing. The surrounding view of forests and mountains on clear days feels like heaven. It feels like you are watching a beautiful landscape painting.
Tips For Trekkers
- Don’t go by your own, be in a group;
- Take mobile and torch with you;
- Smoking and camping are not allowed;
- Inform your hotel about your trekking plan and expected return time;
- Dress suitably(Jacket, shoes, full sleeve shirts);
- Carry sufficient amount of food and drinking water
For more information visit Malaysia DMC.