South of Taman Negara Ride
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Distance: 180km offroad. Estimated 60km on road.
Terrain: Mountainous Timber Trails
Estimated elevation gain 5200 meters.
Estimated elevation lost 5200 meters
Climate: Hot and dusty or muddy and wet. Or both.
Start point: Kuala Tahan
End point: Kota Gelanggi
Highlights: Lots of jungle.
3 night's camping.
No support.
Bring your own food, sleeping and cooking equipment. Water filter is a must.
email jmzyap@yahoo.co.uk for GPS tracklogs or for more information.
UPDATE:
Plan:
27th April
1800 Depart KL/PJ for Rainforest Resort Taman Negara (2km away from trailhead) We will park our cars in the resort for the next 4 nights.
2230 Est arrival at Rainforest Resort. Cost expected to be RM248 per room for triple share.
28 April
Ride. Expected distance to be accomplished 50km. Hilly Day.
29 April
Estimated to pass Kampung Mat Daling late lunchtime. Food resupply here. Expected distance to be accomplished 50-60km. Less Hilly Day.
30 April
Ride. Expected distance to be accomplished 50km. Hilly Day. Expected to end day with 20KM - 30km to go to trail end.
1st May
Ride to junction of highway 83 and 64. Hilly ride out! Transport has been arranged to ferry us from this point back to Rainforest Resort, a total distance of 70km. Cost of this transport is being worked out. ETA Rainforest Resort: 4pm. Pick up our cars. Drive back to KL/PJ.
2100 ETA KL/PJ
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