GOTMAD @ Chilling

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GOTMAD @ Chilling
28th April 2018 / Saturday



Chillin’ at Chiling
The second hike in the GOTMAD 10/6 Challenge is the Sungai Chiling waterfall trail.
According to malaysia-traveller.com, this waterfall is Selangor’s most impressive. I’m not sure if “impressiveness” is an actual criterion used to rate the world’s waterfalls, but that should give you an idea that it’s quite cool. It’s 500 metres of gushing water, with plenty of friendly Mahseer/kelah fish.
Note: you are not allowed to catch, BBQ, or sashimi the fish. I think someone must have tried to sashimi once (“Oh, but technically, it’s not BBQ.”)
The waterfall is in the Sungai Chiling Fish Sanctuary in Kuala Kubu Baru. It’s practically on the foothills of Fraser’s Hill. On your way there you can catch a glimpse of the Selangor dam. After passing the dam, the road gets progressively narrower and you’ll pass through some thick greenery. Once you pass a signboard that says Kg Pertak, you know you are close to the entrance. Once you see the big entrance you can park your car in a clearing to the left.
The itinerary:
·      Meet up at the ranger’s hut at 8.00 am
·      Briefing, warm up session 9.00 am
·      Start hike at 9.30 am
·      Reach highest point/ waterfall 11.30 am
·      Head down 1pm
·      Free and easy
·      End at 5.30pm
Prepare:
 A set of clean clothing
·      1.5L water
·      Good grippy shoes/ sandals (there are six river crossings)
·      Light meal/snacks/power bar
·      Swimming attire if you wish to dip in the river (a must try!)
·      Towel

·      Headlights with extra batt








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