Trips Malaysia

Mount Ophir ( Gunung Ledang ) 12-Hour Day Trek

This is our shortest Mount Ophir trek. Both the ascent & descent route is by the Sagil trail as its location in Johor makes for shorter travelling time from & back to Singapore.

Trek members need to be very very fit as we shall be trekking up and down the full height of Mount Ophir ( 1,276 metres ) within one day. This is a non-technical hike but is especially physically demanding due to the time limitation. The only consolation is that you won't be carrying a heavy backpack for this trek.

As this is a day hike, no leave is required but we need to depart early and will only arrive back Singapore after nightfall. Charter transport will bring us to the foot of the mountain in the wee hours of the morning and transfer us back home at night within the same day.

The trek is not suitable for a person who is only moderately fit. Only strong trekkers need apply for the trip. To join, all participants are advised to register early and join our weekly GCS to tune up their fitness first.

Summit Trails: Mount Ophir can be climbed from either the Malacca or Johor side. From Malacca, the trail starts at the Asahan village near the reservoir and this is more straight forward and shorter compared to the Johor side. The trail from Johor starts near Sagil village beside a cascade of waterfall within the grounds of Gunung Ledang Resort.

The climate is tropically humid and a trek in such conditions will be physically draining. The night in camp can be chilly in the early morning just before dawn. Everyone needs to be prepared for bad weather with basic waterproofing gear ( ponchos, rain-coats, even umbrellas are helpful ...! ). Waterproofing for your backpack is a must.

The trek up to camp can be very slippery when it rains. Having a pair of good hiking boots will make a lot of difference and gives you better grip on wet / muddy grounds. A trekking pole is especially useful in such conditions. Those going to summit need to be prepared to handle more technical terrain such as pulling yourself up ( and down ) 2-storey high boulders using fixed ropes so the trek is obviously not for those with height phobia.