Klang Gate Ridge

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I never get bored trekking the Klang Gate Ridge. Apart from getting a good exercise from trekking along the ridge, one is also rewarded with the great view and feel of the nature, especially on a cool clear morning.

( The east side of the Klang Gate Ridge as seen along MRR2)

My friends and I have trekked the few sections of Klang Gate Ridge from east to west and vice versa many times. Every now and then we take different routes to ascend and descend the ridge. This enables us to really explore many parts of the ridge. Plenty of flora and faunas, unique rocks surfaces, insects, the Klang Gate Dam and its beautiful lake.

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(On one side you see the hustle and bustle of KL city and on the other side is the serene Klang Gate Dam and its beautiful lake)
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Last month, 4 of us (CK Lim, ML Lim, Edry Wong and I) trekked the ridge again. We ascended the ridge from the main water pipes area and decided to check out if there is a way to cross the ravine after the last ropes. The normal trek route will be climbing cliff face at the last rope area and trek at the top section until the ravine. Trekkers can’t cross the ravine and that will be the end. But our idea was not to climb up the cliff face at the last rope area but instead look for a way to bypass it at the base and trekked downwards to cross the ravine and head all the way out to the private orchard near the Rapid Bus Depot. There is no existing trail here so CK Lim and ML Lim decided to explore ahead while Edry Wong and I stayed back just in case as it was quite dangerous trekking through the edge of the cliff side of the ridge.

(The view of Klang Gate Ridge from the top and its unique vegetation along the trail)

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About 45 minutes later, we received a call from ML Lim saying that they have made it to the other side of the ravine safely but it is very difficult for them to make it back to where we were. They have to proceed all the way through until they reach the orchard situated at the other side of the ravine. So Edry and I have to trek out back to the main water pipes area to collect our car and head over to the orchard to pick up CK Lim and ML Lim.

After picking them up and listening to what CK Lim and ML Lim said about the trail, we figure that it is not advisable for amateur trekkers to try this trail. There are just too many dangerous spots along the way.

Klang Gate Ridge is a very nice and popular place to trek. Many have trekked this ridge and it is still attracting a lot of trekkers both seasoned trekkers and amateurs. While it is fairly safe in most areas but there are also a few dangerous spots along the ridge. There were numerous accidents reported. Some trekkers were killed and some lucky ones were saved. Carelessness is one of the main culprits of these accidents. Respect the nature, be careful and you will enjoy trekking along this beautiful ridge.

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