Setia Alam Community Trail

The Setia Alam Community Trail is a critically threatened woodland. Hikers did not establish the trails. Instead, it was done by bikers! This community route is located in the new housing development of Setia Eco Park and is suited for walkers of all fitness levels!


Peak Garden, at 250 metres above sea level, is the highest peak in Bukit Cherakah Forest, followed by Bukit Sapu Tangan, at 241 metres above sea level.

The Trail Map




Setia Alam Community Trail is discovered by the locals themselves. They have made significant contributions to the trail's preservation over the years, particularly in the form of signs. As a result, losing your route is extremely unusual, yet it has happened in the past.


Route A

  • More crowded
  • Less steep ascend
  • Nice lookout halfway to Peak Garden
  • More exposed

Route B

  • Less crowded
  • Steeper
  • Has a beautiful lake 
  • Slippery

Along The Trail


Warm up before the trek to minimize cramping by stretching your hamstring and calf muscles. Remember to wear appropriate hiking shoes with strong grips because the route may be slick even when it's dry; imagine how slick it will be when it's wet! I've hiked in both dry and rainy conditions, and certainly, proper hiking shoes are required!

The Summit (Peak Garden)


  

It was difficult to get to the Peak Garden. The trek up was quite straightforward, but the mud-skating added a new degree of hardship. Finally, after much effort, we arrived at the peak garden, a tiny resting point where all hikers may take in the beauty and take in the view of the countryside below.

In A Nutshell


Because only a basic degree of fitness is necessary, this trek is suitable for beginners. The elevation profile is manageable at first, and ascent begins until near the conclusion. Nothing too taxing. Needless to say, Route B offers some spectacular scenery! 

By the conclusion of the hike, our shoes were dirty. Always check the weather forecast before going hiking, and avoid going hiking on rainy days!

 The views from the top were breathtaking, but seeing the work going on below was a little disappointing. Also, the Malaysian flag at the Peak Garden seemed appropriate, so don't forget to photograph it!




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