Height: 1568 m (5,144 ft)
Location: Kuala Kangsar, Perak
Foot: Hutan Lipur Ulu Kenas, Perak
Duration : 4 days
Expedition type: Midweight Backpacking
Suggested Rucsac Capacity: 50 liters
Estimated Rucsac Loading: 12-16 kg
Water Supply: 2 days without water.
Suggested water carrier: 4.5 liter per person
Summit temperature: 5-15 deg Celcius
Gunung Bubu has its fair share of legend and myths. This 1,568m mountain is found in Kuala Kangsar and its peak can be rather cold. Charting temperatures of about 5 to 15 degrees Celsius at the summit, this mountain is for the fit and healthy only. There is a pool of water found at its summit that is a common water source for hikers and mountaineers. It is believed that during long lost time, a man throw a bubu (gadget to capture fish) from his village to the summit. As a result, a pond is created near the summit. This pond has been a water source for mountaineers who camp at the summit. However it seems that lately, the pond has been polluted by human, and I assumed that water from the pond is no longer drinkable, but suitable for any other use.
There are actually 3 different Gunung Bubu, and this one is the one in Kuala Kangsar, Perak. The trek will usually take 2 days, one day up and one day down. If you want to make it more a leisure trip, stretch it to 3 days, 2 days up and one day down. Below I'll describe how a 3 day trip will be. This mountain is famous for it's zillion leaches. If you freak out at the sight of leaches, don't go anywhere close this mountain.... The trek starts at the Ulu Kenas forest reserve, where the Biro Tatanegara Camp is situated. To get there, you have to take the public bus from Kuala Kangsar and stop at the entrance of the park. Then you'll have to walk a bit , until the BTN gate.
The Trail
From the car park, proceed to the right side of the B.T.N. camp. There is a red earth road, quite wide with a steep wall on the right. . Further up there is a small TNB hydroelectric station, with some water pouring out of some big pipes. Continue for about 0.5 hours and take a right turn . If you continue straight, there is a rather steep down hill which will lead to a small dam. Back track and take the small trek which is now on your left. Continue trekking until you reach a small stream , about 10 meters wide. The trek to the stream will be rather flat, and you will cross some log bridges.
The trek to the stream will take about 2 hours. Stop here for a rest. There is also a small clearing, incase you want to camp here. From the river, it would take about 2-3 hours to reach Sungai Gading Campsite. Along the way. there will be some gradual uphill, and watch out for a sharp right turn at one of the junctions. If you go straight , you'll reach a small waterfall. Sungai Gading Campsite is rather beautiful, it has two rivers flowing on each side, and looks sort of like the last water point on the Sungai Temin trek (Gunung Korbu). Be careful as this campsite is at the confluence of two rivers, especially during the rainy season or just after rain. The campsite is quite big, can take about 50 people.
Summit
The trek to the peak begins from the back of the campsite, the start of the trek has some ropes to help climbing the steep incline. The trek up to the last water point, a small stream should take about 1.5-2 hrs ,and is quite steep. At the small stream, there is enough space for perhaps one or two tents. You will have to collect your water for the night at the peak here. The peak is about 2 hours from the last water point , and gets steeper as you get closer to the peak. Once up on the peak, you can see the metal pyramid and a stone on one side. The campsite can fit about 20 people, but can get rather soggy if it rains. From the peak, you can see the Titiwangsa range, with Gunung Yong Belar, Yong Yap in the distance. The view will be more beautiful when the sun rises behind the Titiwangsa range early in the morning.
There are actually 3 different Gunung Bubu, and this one is the one in Kuala Kangsar, Perak. The trek will usually take 2 days, one day up and one day down. If you want to make it more a leisure trip, stretch it to 3 days, 2 days up and one day down. Below I'll describe how a 3 day trip will be. This mountain is famous for it's zillion leaches. If you freak out at the sight of leaches, don't go anywhere close this mountain.... The trek starts at the Ulu Kenas forest reserve, where the Biro Tatanegara Camp is situated. To get there, you have to take the public bus from Kuala Kangsar and stop at the entrance of the park. Then you'll have to walk a bit , until the BTN gate. The Trail
From the car park, proceed to the right side of the B.T.N. camp. There is a red earth road, quite wide with a steep wall on the right. . Further up there is a small TNB hydroelectric station, with some water pouring out of some big pipes. Continue for about 0.5 hours and take a right turn . If you continue straight, there is a rather steep down hill which will lead to a small dam. Back track and take the small trek which is now on your left. Continue trekking until you reach a small stream , about 10 meters wide. The trek to the stream will be rather flat, and you will cross some log bridges.
The trek to the stream will take about 2 hours. Stop here for a rest. There is also a small clearing, incase you want to camp here. From the river, it would take about 2-3 hours to reach Sungai Gading Campsite. Along the way. there will be some gradual uphill, and watch out for a sharp right turn at one of the junctions. If you go straight , you'll reach a small waterfall. Sungai Gading Campsite is rather beautiful, it has two rivers flowing on each side, and looks sort of like the last water point on the Sungai Temin trek (Gunung Korbu). Be careful as this campsite is at the confluence of two rivers, especially during the rainy season or just after rain. The campsite is quite big, can take about 50 people.Summit
The trek to the peak begins from the back of the campsite, the start of the trek has some ropes to help climbing the steep incline. The trek up to the last water point, a small stream should take about 1.5-2 hrs ,and is quite steep. At the small stream, there is enough space for perhaps one or two tents. You will have to collect your water for the night at the peak here. The peak is about 2 hours from the last water point , and gets steeper as you get closer to the peak. Once up on the peak, you can see the metal pyramid and a stone on one side. The campsite can fit about 20 people, but can get rather soggy if it rains. From the peak, you can see the Titiwangsa range, with Gunung Yong Belar, Yong Yap in the distance. The view will be more beautiful when the sun rises behind the Titiwangsa range early in the morning.
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