Kledang Hill
Kledang Hill in Ipoh offers a spectacular loop hike route ideal for beginners and experts alike. You will trek for 10.3 km, gain an average altitude of 824m, and it will take 4.5-5 hours to complete. The trail is easy in most parts but challenging in some.
The gradient is quite steep and it can exhaust you. The course is a combination of asphalt roads, dirt trails, and concrete staircases with railings. The first stop is the viewpoint at 350m, from where you will get an unobstructed serene vista of Perak below. You should take photographs here because the summit is mainly covered in trees with no vantage points. At the summit is a gazebo where you can rest before descending.
There are multiple trails that you can take to reach the viewpoint, namely ‘Main Road’, ‘4-2’, ‘4-3’, ‘4-9’, and ‘RTM’. Only the ‘Main Road’ and ‘RTM’ trails lead to the summit of Bukit Kledang. Expect to spot a wide variety of native flora and fauna on your way, including wild monkeys who can be quite persistent and follow you on the journey. The road beneath your foot will change drastically from jutting rocks to muddy paths to steep climbs perforated by tree roots. There are toilets and resting shacks here and there.
Time Needed: Around 1 hour to reach the viewpoint (one-way trip), 2 and a half hours (round trip)
Price: Free
Address: Jalan Kledang, 31450 Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours: Daily, 24/7
