Hiking Destinations in East Coast Peninsular Malaysia: Part 2

The east coast is not just for the lovely beaches –  the hills and mountains are one to pump up for and explore too! We bring you more hiking destinations you should definitely consider.

 

Pahang

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Gunung Bunga Buah, Genting Highlands

Starting Point: Lim Goh Tong Highland, Gohtong Jaya
Level: Moderate to difficult
Height: 1,430 metres

Gunung Tahan

Starting Point: Sungai Relau or Kuala Tahan
Level: Difficult
Height:  2,187 metres

Gunung Berembun, Cameron Highlands

Starting Point: Jungle walk No.3 & No.7
Level: Moderate
Height:  1,840 metres

Gunung Duri, Ringlet

Starting Point: Tanah Rata
Level: Moderate
Height: 1,530 metres

Gunung Jasar, Cameron Highlands

Starting Point: Tan’s Camellia Garden, Trail 10, Tanah Rata
Level: Moderate
Height: 1,696 metres

Gunung Brinchang, Cameron Highlands

Starting Point: Jungle walk No.1, Pekan Brinchang
Level: Easy to moderate
Height: 2,032 metres

Kelantan

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Gunung Berhid

Level: Moderate
Height: 1,931 metres

Gunung Basor, Jeli

Level: Moderate
Height: 1,840 metres

Gunung Chinta Wangsa @ Gunung Ayam

Level: Moderate
Height: 1,560 metres

 

Terengganu

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Bukit Keluang, Kuala Besut

Starting Point: Bukit Keluang Beach
Level: Easy to moderate
Height: 346 metres

Gunung Gajah Terom, Hulu Terengganu

Starting Point: Air Terjun Sekayu
Level: Moderate to difficult
Height: 1,206 metres

Gunung Tebu, Besut

Starting Point: Taman Rekreasi Lata Belatan
Level: Moderate to difficult
Height: 1,039 metres

Gunung Sarut, Hutan Simpan Hulu Nerus, Setiu

Starting Point: Lata Payong
Level: Moderate
Height: 1,229 metres

Bukit Jong, Kuala Nerus

Level: Easy to moderate
Height: 350 metres

Bukit Harimau Menangis

Level: Moderate
Height: 203 metres

 

Other Hiking Destinations in the East Coast

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Fraser’s Hill (Bukit Fraser)

Hiking Trails: Bishop, Maxwell, Rompin, Hemmant, Mager, Pine Tree Hill, Abu Suradi, Kindersley
Level: Easy to moderate

Gunung Lawit, Kuala Berang, Hulu Terengganu

Level: Moderate to difficult
Height: 1,519 metres

Gunung Padang, Hulu Terengganu

Level: Moderate to difficult
Height: 1,314 metres

Gunung Gagau, Taman Negara Terengganu Tasik Kenyir

Starting Point: Sungai Cicir
Level: Difficult
Height: 1,376 metres

Gunung Mandi Angin

Height: 1,459 metres

Bukit Raung

Level: Easy
Height: 401 metres

Gunung Bongsu

Height: 658 metres

Gunung Kachang, Kenyir

Height: 1048 metres

Gunung Tembat

Height: 436 metres