Apek Hill Trail is a 8.2 kilometer loop trail located near Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking.
Ah Pek hill, part of the Bukit Putih forest reserve is a popular spot for hikers. You can find hikers there almost anytime throughout the day, from as early as 6.00 am till 6.00 pm.
There are several stops or stations created by the local hiking community along the path namely Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Gold stop and the Small Bridge station.The trail here quit complected .The 5 km trail itself consists of a mix of flat terrain as well as moderate and steeper climbs, and can be completed within 1.5 hours. There is also a small waterfall nearby that hikers can take a detour to enjoy a refreshing splash.
Apek Hill
I normally access to Apek Hill from Taman Cheras Awana .
There is a small stall beside the Main access to the Apek Hill
Signboards and maps
There are undoubtedly insufficient signboards and maps at Apek Hill. So far, I only found few signboards along the trail. Therefore a first-time hiker needs to make effort to remember his route, or could get lost easily, either ending up at another place, or going round in circles.
The trails
Soon after you cross the archway of the main entrance, the pavement will eventually turn into nature’s pathway. Here you will be greeted by different trails.
Shelter for rest
Shelter selling drinking water
Tree house
Tree house
Internet access
There is Internet access at most of the spots inside the hill. My Google Map was working .
Apek Hill Site Map
Apek Hill Entrance
There are several paths all leading to the peak (Station 6) and there are also several access points to Ah Pek hill
Cheras Awana Entrance
Wangsa Cheras Entrance
Bukit Hatamas Entrance
Saga hill Entrance
Tips:
Parking - Firstly if you drive, please ensure that you do not park indiscriminately in front of residents' houses. Park along the main road and give yourself a good warm up by walking a short distance to the starting point !
Activities
Explore an Urban Forest
Jungle tracks
Excellent place for hiking training
Photographer
What to bring
There aren’t many facilities but at station 3 have small Shelter selling drinking water .
wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes.
There is no toilet in Apek hill. Make sure you use the lavatory somewhere else before entering their Hill.
There are quite a lot of mosquitoes so remember to bring along the insect repellant. I do not encounter any leeches here.
Get to Apek Hill
Address: Ah Pek Hill Trail, Taman Cheras Awana, 43200 Cheras, Selangor
Opening hours: Always open.
Go by taxi: the Best way is to take a taxi as there is no bus and MRT to Apek Hill
Best time to visit: Arrive before 10 AM to avoid crowds.
Entrance fee: Free