Klang Gates Quartz Ridge Trail



The hill which is less than 500 metres is a quartz ridge.

Klang gates quartz ridge trail. Klang gates quartz ridge. The gombak forest reserve and klang gates dam are beside the hill. It is that impressive line of hills rising up abruptly.

A spiny quartz ridge hill in northwest kuala lumpur bukit tabur or bukit hangus as it is also known is part of the klang gates quartz ridge the longest and oldest quartz ridge in the world. You have probably noticed klang gates quartz ridge if you have ever driven along kl s middle ring road near zoo negara. The trails along the klang gates quartz ridge are temporarily closed to the public due to the dangers along the trail.

Bukit tabur has world s longest quartz ridge. Climbers enter the hiking trail via kampung klang gates 50 metres from the gates of the klang gates dam at the back of taman melawati for a 3 4 hour climb. The klang gates dam and gombak nature reserve are located nearby.

It is an impressive site almost resembling the backbone of some prehistoric creature guarding the kl valley. Hiking at bukit tabur klang gates ridge taman melawati kuala lumpur malaysia in terms of geological importance the quartz ridge is internationally recognized as a world class geological site based on its importance in terms of the earth s history as well as its universal scientific value which extends beyond the national boundary making it a heritage of the world. The klang gates quartz ridge is truly a magnificent geological wonder.

Tabur far east is part of klang gates quartz ridge hulu kelang. The trail is about 2 km and the highest point is 357m. These hiking trails are very popular especially during the weekends when locals and travellers head to the summit to watch the sun rise or set over kuala lumpur.

As at jan 2017. Bukit tabur is part of the klang gates quartz ridge which is visible from kuala lumpur. It is the key feature of taman negeri selangor and it deserves our respect and our efforts to help protect it.

You have probably spotted the klang gates quartz ridge if you have ever driven along kuala lumpur s middle ring road near zoo negara. Only fit hikers with a guide preferably if you are new should venture there. If you go from west east the peaks that come after tabur east.

The far east trail is the most unforgiving and arduous.