2019 Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill (Day 2,3)

The 10 hikers: Alan Koh (birding guide), Ching Neng Bin, Dr Tan Liam Chwee, Eddie Yap (hiking guide), Jeffrey Tan Cheong Chai, Ong Hua Meng, Teh Beng Choon, Theresa Ong, Victor Choo (team leader), and Vincent Yeoh (videographer) on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Day 2 (16.07.2019) was hiking 10.5km roundtrip to Pine Tree Hill Peak in 6.5 hours.

Morning call at 5.30am and breakfast at 6am. By 6.35am everybody was ready and we walked 200m to the Pine Tree Trail Entrance. Eddie Yap (Tel:0122132678) who stays in KKB is a freelance nature hiking guide, led us all the way and gave us good information and advice about jungle survival. We started out early as the morning has fresh air and cool temperature, often with a lovely breeze. The trail is about 5km long and remains the most challenging and toughest trekking path in Fraser's Hill. The name is inspired by the coniferous plants. The trail winds up and down across several tops and ridges before hitting the 1448m peak. The view from the peak is breathtaking of the surrounding landscape of forests and mountains. We finally arrived back at the High Pines Bungalow safely at about 1.45pm for lunch. Everyone was tired and had the afternoon nap before dinner. In the evening we all had a good fellowship to reflect back on the trail, a hike not to forget for a long time to come.


At the Pine Tree Trail Entrance. This trail is the longest trail among the seven trails in Fraser's Hill. The 10 hikers: Alan Koh (birding guide), Ching Neng Bin, Dr Tan Liam Chwee, Eddie Yap (hiking guide), Jeffrey Tan Cheong Chai, Ong Hua Meng, Teh Beng Choon, Theresa Ong, Victor Choo (team leader), and Vincent Yeoh (videographer).


An early morning view of the mountain range on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


From the entrance, Pine Tree Trail begins with a gentle downhill rather than the usual uphill.


All were looking good, exited and abit apprehensive about the hike on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


The path is very clear, so chances of getting lost are slim on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


The path is very clear, so chances of getting lost are slim on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


An hour into the hike, all were still looking good and ready to go on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


A housefly on the arm of hiking guide Eddie Yap - on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


A close-up shot of the housefly.


The trail follows the border of Selangor and Pahang state on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Approximately 1.5hour into the hike, the ascents are brief and interspersed with long flats on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


There were quite a number of uphill climbs, followed by steep, slick downhill terrain to overcome on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


The 10 hikers L-R: Alan Koh (birding guide), Theresa Ong, Vincent Yeoh (videographer), Teh Beng Choon, Jeffrey Tan Cheong Chai, Victor Choo (team leader), Dr Tan Liam Chwee, Eddie Yap (hiking guide), Ong Hua Meng and Ching Neng Bin not in photo.




Other points of curiosity include the tree root hideout and a water source about 1.5 hours into the hike on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


At the tree root hideout on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill. The 10 hikers: Alan Koh (birding guide), Ching Neng Bin, Dr Tan Liam Chwee, Eddie Yap (hiking guide), Jeffrey Tan Cheong Chai, Ong Hua Meng, Teh Beng Choon, Theresa Ong, Victor Choo (team leader), and Vincent Yeoh (videographer).


Jeffrey Tan Cheong Chai at the tree root hideout on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Ong Hua Meng and Vincent Yeoh at the tree root hideout on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill




Coupled with the challenge of navigating one’s body over branches that have been uprooted, foot placement would become extremely important on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Beautiful wild orchid flower in the jungle on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild fern in the jungle on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


The sign marking the direction to the water source suggests it's not safe for consumption, probably due to the current fear of leptospirosis contamination linked to rat urine along Fraser's Hill, Pine Tree Trail.


Thousands of ants migrating to another place on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild flower in the jungle on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


One of the uphill climbs, followed by steep downhill on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


This is a huge ant nest on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild Tiger's Milk mushroom on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


There were quite a number of uphill climbs, followed by steep, slick downhill terrain to overcome on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.




The mossy forest on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


The trail becomes engulfed in the midst of a thick canopy with tall trees forming a natural umbrella above one’s head on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


The mossy forest on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


There are the occasional tree trunks and branches to climb under and over on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


There are the occasional tree trunks and branches to climb under and over on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


The tree roots on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild yellow mushrooms growing on dead trees on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild fern in the jungle on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Looks like the lower body parts of a man on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild fern in the jungle on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild flower in the jungle on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


In reality it is a lot easier than it looks. The best way to rock climbing this 20m slope is to focus on your foot and handholds and the ropes should only be used as extra support on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Rock climbing this 20m slope on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Rock climbing this 20m slope on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.




Jeffrey Tan Cheong Chai taking a rest after the rock climbing on Pine Tree Trail.


Dr Tan Liam Chwee followed by Ching Neng Bin below at the 20m climbing rock surface on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Victor Choo at the bottom of 20m climbing rock surface on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Ching Neng Bin followed by Victor Choo behind at the rock climbing on Pine Tree Trai.




Victor Choo our team leader at the 20m rock climbing surface on Pine Tree Trail.


Eddie Yap (Tel:0122132678) is a freelance hiking guide. Pine Tree Hill peak is one his left.


A mossy trail at the end of the rope section. It is an enchanted forest on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


The view of numerous spider webs just before reaching the Pine Tree Hill peak, Fraser's Hill.


Victor Choo our team leader on the narrow path towards the Pine Tree Hill peak.


Breathtaking views of the mountains and hills on the Selangor side of Pine Tree Hill, Fraser's Hill.


With the challenge overcome, we have all reached the top of Pine Tree Hill, 1448m above sea level and duly congratulated each other for the success completed on time.


Congratulations to Eddie Yap (Tel:0122132678) from KKB our freelance hiking guide.


Congratulations to Jeffrey Tan Cheong Chai! Happiness is reaching the peak.


Congratulations to Teh Beng Choon.


Congratulations to Victor Choo our team leader.


Congratulations to Dr Tan Liam Chwee.


Congratulations to Ching Neng Bin. The trails starts at a height of 1329 meters and summits at 1448 meters.


With the challenge overcome, we have all reached the top of Pine Tree Hill, 1448m above sea level and duly congratulated each other.


Views of Titiwangsa mountain range on the Selangor side of Pine Tree Hill.


The return journey was arduous, perhaps knowing subconsciously that the highlights of the day was over and time to go back.


The return journey was arduous, perhaps knowing subconsciously that the highlights of the day was over and time to go back.










Wild orchid plant in the jungle on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild orchid flower in the jungle on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild flower in the jungle on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild black mushrooms growing on dead trees on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.




Wild orchid flower in the jungle on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Here comes the pain on the return hike. Funny how we didn’t notice it on the way in.


Wild mushrooms growing on dead trees on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild orchid flower in the jungle on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild mushrooms growing on dead trees on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild mushrooms growing on dead trees on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild mushrooms growing on dead trees on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Wild ginger flowers on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.


Arrived at the trailhead at 1.40pm. The trail was started during the British era to gain access to mountain peak that commanded a majestic view of the surrounding hills. Pine Tree Hill Trail is the longest trail in Fraser's Hill and also the most challenging.


Back at the High Pine Bungalow, our freelance videographer Vincent Yeoh (Tel:016-9828832) took some fantastic shot of the mountain ranges with his DJI drone.


Back at the High Pine Bungalow, our freelance videographer Vincent Yeoh (Tel:016-9828832) took some fantastic shot of the mountain ranges with his DJI drone.


Back at the High Pine Bungalow, our freelance videographer Vincent Yeoh (Tel:016-9828832) took some fantastic shot of the mountain ranges with his DJI drone.


7pm dinner at High Pine Bungalow, Fraser's Hill.


7pm dinner at High Pine Bungalow, Fraser's Hill.


7pm dinner at High Pine Bungalow, Fraser's Hill.


The best souffle for dinner dessert at High Pine Bungalow, Fraser's Hill.


Goodnight everybody! We were very happy to have done the longest and most challenging trail on Fraser’s Hill. The next morning was told that everyone snores loudly like Mr Ong said, "We have six speakers and a few train stations".


Day 3 (17.07.2019) was driving 151km back to Subang Jaya via Kampung Baharu Teras for D24, D24xo and D88 durians at Ah Hing stall.

Each of us ate about 2kg at the stall and then bought about 3kg to take home. Fantastic durian galore at Kampung Baharu Teras Ah Heng stall. All fruits selling at RM12 per kilo. We arrived home at Subang Jaya at about 2pm. Many thanks to all hikers for their cooperations and understanding. All looking forward to the next hike.


Saying goodbye in style to High Pine Bungalow, Fraser's Hill. Photo taken by Vincent Yeoh's drone.


Saying goodbye in style to High Pine Bungalow, Fraser's Hill. Photo taken by Vincent Yeoh's drone.


At Fraser's Hill Landmark towards Teras.


A 32km drive from High Pine Bungalow to Kampung Baharu Teras for D24, D24xo and D88 durians at Ah Heng stall.


A 32km drive from High Pine Bungalow to Kampung Baharu Teras for D24, D24xo and D88 durians at Ah Heng stall. All fruits selling at RM12 per kilo.


A 32km drive from High Pine Bungalow to Kampung Baharu Teras for D24, D24xo and D88 durians at Ah Heng stall. All fruits selling at RM12 per kilo.


Kampung Baharu Teras for D24, D24xo and D88 durians at Ah Heng stall. All fruits selling at RM12 per kilo.


Kampung Baharu Teras for D24, D24xo and D88 durians at Ah Heng stall. All fruits selling at RM12 per kilo.


Kampung Baharu Teras for D24, D24xo and D88 durians at Ah Heng stall. All fruits selling at RM12 per kilo.


Kampung Baharu Teras for D24, D24xo and D88 durians at Ah Heng stall. All fruits selling at RM12 per kilo.


Kampung Baharu Teras for D24, D24xo and D88 durians at Ah Heng stall. All fruits selling at RM12 per kilo.


Kampung Baharu Teras for D24, D24xo and D88 durians at Ah Heng stall. All fruits selling at RM12 per kilo.


Kampung Baharu Teras for D24, D24xo and D88 durians at Ah Heng stall. All fruits selling at RM12 per kilo.


Kampung Baharu Teras for D24, D24XO and D88 durians at Ah Heng stall. All fruits selling at RM12 per kil 

Each of us ate about 1.5kg at the stall and then bought about 3kg to take home. Fantastic durian feast at Kampung Baharu Teras Ah Heng stall. All fruits selling at RM12 per kilo. From here it was another 120km drive back to Subang Jaya.

 

 Migrating Ants on Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill.

A video overview of our 2019 Fraser's Hill trip by our freelance
videographer Vincent Yeoh (Tel:016-9828832) @ VcenSo Yeoh.

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Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill (Day1)

Pine Tree Trail, Fraser's Hill (Day2,3)

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