Monday, June 08, 2009

Hike on Mount. Ophir (Gunung Ledang), Johor

Mount Ophir (N2°22.402' E102°36.481')
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Hikers had rated Gunung Ledang (Mount. Ophir) as the 6th difficult summit trails among Malaysia mountains. There's 4 trails can go up to the summit. Here's the hiker's trail from Gate B, Pusat Operasi Taman Negara Gunung Ledang. Total 8 checkpoints (CP) along the trail. The terrain before CP5 is quite gentle uphill. The KFC session is after CP6 up to CP 8 (summit) ... Along the way there's ropes and ladders to assist. This is not a leisure jungle walk." - By Snail-Works

Welcome to Mount Ophir of Johor

Pusat Operasi Taman Negara Gunung Ledang

"We have not much time to enjoy the scenery due to we were late to the trailhead. There's rule that if anybody cannot reach summit before 3.00pm, he/she must turn back from the point where he/she is. Hikers are not allowed to camp overnight in the park." - By Snail-Works

Check Point 3

a small cascade near CP5 Sungai Tiga Segi

"I hope next time i can have more time to explore the waterfalls and flora here." - By Snail-Works

Start of KFC! (KFC = Killing Fitness Centre)

guide is guiding us how to cross the big boulder

CP6 Gua (Cave) Kambing

continue of rock ascent

There must at least few hours of climb & hike to reach the peak of Mount Ophir. The total trail is about 5.8KM from the start point.
I might not fit enough for the trail....Hopefully one day the National Park is open for camping overnight, then...maybe I can try. Or else I'm definitely not fit to hike up & down within a day....haha!

Snail-Works and friends finally reach the summit. You can see the satisfaction from the face! :)

Don't wanna let go !

Magnificient view from Mount Ophir (Gunung Ledang)...

The telekom tower from far view (1.1KM away)


Scenic View from Mount Ophir

The above guide and photos are provided by Snail-Works. Thanks!

Start point to CP5 (Check Point 5) = 3.9KM
The trail length for KFC = 1.9KM
From Point A to B = 5.8KM - 1286m Height
You can refer from the picture below...

Mount Ophir Hiking Trail - from Malfreemaps.com

You can view the pictures of the other post for Another Campsite from the picture above...

Related post :-
* Camping at Mount Ophir (Gunung Ledang), Johor
* Mount Ophir (Gunung Ledang) Re-Open
* Hike on Mountain (Gunung) Panti, Kota Tinggi, Johor.
* Gunung Ledang Resort (Mount Ophir), Johor





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11 comments:

  1. haha..where I was born...

    a very nice place for relaxation...

    cheers.

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  2. Nice write up and great information on Mt Ophir !

    Hope to conquer it soon !

    Near my grandma hometown, Bukit Pasir, near to Muar.

    JH
    http://www.photojournalist-tgh.tv

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  3. It seems that you have lot of fun there, and enjoyed too. That's great, and i think every one should enjoy such fun.

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  4. Hi CheauYee @ 巧玉。巧遇,
    Thanks for the visit. It definitely one of the nice place for relaxation!
    Cheers!

    Hi Jinghui,
    Thanks for the visit. Looking forward for your hiking post about Mount Ophir.

    Hi Evans,
    Thanks for the visit.
    Cheers!

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  5. snail-works11:34 PM

    Emmmm... actually snail-works is a girl, not a guy. Hahahaha... the picture is not me lah ;P... lolz

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  6. Ops! Sorry snail-works. It's corrected.
    Surprise me! Never thought you are a girl! Keep it up! :)

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  7. snail-works10:50 AM

    haha.. nvm. many people think snail-works is a boy too. Coz i love boy's game, cars, outdoor activities, i simply just can't sit at home like a lady over the weekend... lolz

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  8. Hi there..Robo, realli great to visit yr site..very details explaination, did u hike Gunung Nuang at nearby KL before ?

    Hi Snail-works, I known u as well..!! Mad of waterfall... haha...!!

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  9. @Snail,
    Haha! Just do whatever you love to do, despite others comment. I like this type of character!
    Keep it up! :)

    Hi Kvyn,
    Thanks for the visit. Understand you are from the Bike Hash Puchong, I know group of friends from JB Hash but no bike...haha! I wonder it' Snail from Bike Hash too? :)
    I haven't hike on the Gunung Nuang before, nice & giid scenery?
    My friend just brought another group of peoples to Gunung Panti on the past Sunday, will put up the photos later..
    Cheers!

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  10. Hi Robo,
    Actually I fr Cyclemotion JB, Bike Hash Puchong tat few of them r my best friend...
    Ya realli alot hash group now..!

    G.Nuang can say is a very nice mountain to hike..1400m, it is higher than genting highland abit..

    G.Panti I still no chance to hike it...hear abt very enjoy to hike cause not too high..isit!! hope to do it in this year..haha!!
    wait to see yr photo of G.Panti...
    Cheers!!!!

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  11. @Kvyn,
    Thanks for the info of Gunung Nuang, will start hunting for more info on it. 1400m is really high!
    Cheers!

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