Ohh Jess!!: Bukit Kutu, Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor

BOM! I made it to the peak of Bukit Kutu! **my leg is so shakkyyyy**

So finally! I complete Bukit Kutu, a hill which I had talking so long!

1053M Bukit Kutu, take it slow, to reach the peak

Bukit Kutu a.k.a Treacher's Hill is located at Kuala Kubu Bhara, Selangor, Malaysia. Driving to Bukit Kutu takes approximately 1.5 hour from Klang as well as KL Town. Although Bukit Kutu is categories as hill, but it have a height of 3456ft which equal to 1053m above sea level. It took us 3 hours from entrance to reach the peak and 2 hours from peak to parking entrance with a total of 12.53km distance. For a more relax hike it might take 4 hours to uphill and 2.5 hours going down.

Getting There (90 minutes from KL Town)

If you are coming via the highway, exit via Bukit Beruntung and head towards Kuala Kubu Baru. Cross ahead of Kuala Kubu Baru and head directly towards Kampung Pertak. After the second bridge, from Kuala Kubu Baru, you will see a sign which points towards Kampung Pertak, where you will take a right turn into Kampung Pertak. From there, go straight until you reach the gravel (small stone and sand) road. The entrance bridge will be up ahead will be the entrance to Bukit Kutu.

Location of Bukit Kutu

Hiking Up

The important thing to remember about the route in Bukit Kutu is, do not take any left turn during the first hour of the hike. You will cross two small rivers as well during the first part of the Bukit Kutu hike and a broken bridge as well. Don’t bother trying to not get your shoes wet. It will eventually get wet further in the path.

There will be a few checkpoints along the way but if you keep towards the right path during the first hour, you will be on the correct route. There are markers along the Bukit Kutu trail as well in the form of red caution tape tied to trees, so feel free to follow that as well.

There will be a lot of bamboo trees along your path. If you notice unbelievably tall bamboo trees and fallen ones blocking your path, you are on the right track. Just crawl under them.

Trees

Along you way, you will come across steep root climbs like the one that you see below. Please watch your step at this point. It is very easy to tumble and injure your legs here.

Be Caution for here, you might strain your feet

Besides, you might see these dogs from entrance or follow you all the way to the peak, or resting some where like a boss. Is about total of 4-5 dogs we had seen and this is 2 of them.

Our Jungle Guide, they are friendly, so don't worry :)

Two hours into the hike, you will reach one of the common checkpoint, the tall stone wall. It’s an amazing spot to take a break and take some really amazing shots. Please refrain from damaging the stone wall and feel free to absorb in the air of magnificence around the area. You are one hour away from the peak at this point.

checkpoint of bukit kutu, from here to the peak take another 1 hour journey

Once you reach the chimney, you are almost at the summit. The right path of the chimney leads to the summit boulder and the path behind the chimney leads towards the old ruins. The chimney is said to be a leftover from one of the buildings back in the times.

Be very careful when you are moving around the last boulder. There will be no ropes or anything to support you on your side. Falling from the last boulder will cause unimaginable injury.

Baby Ong Again! One more last step to the highest top of peak

This Stone is only reserve for one person to maximum 2 per times, I am too scared at first

Hiking down the track will take you another 2 hours but please take it slow and refrain yourself from jumping down the ledges. The pressure on your knee from landing will be very damaging in the long run. Once you reach the river at the bottom, it’s time to enjoy yourself with some swimming in the cool freshwater river.

Things to Prepare:

Water 1.5L (minimum)

Isotonic Drinks

Chocolate and energy bar

Proper hiking shoes

Hiking stick (recommended but optional)

Raincoat (optional)

Extra change of socks

Extra pair of shirts and pants for changing after hike

Starting Coordinates: 3.572510N, 101.738128E

Difficulty: Moderate but some area is very steep

Average Completion Time: 6 hours (4 hours uphill and 2 hours downhill)