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Mix of trails around Bukit Timah Hill Nature Reserve.


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4.2

Miles

6.8

KM

84%

Runnable

557' 170 m

High

141' 43 m

Low

931' 284 m

Up

943' 287 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

26%

Max Grade (14°)

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Features Birding · River/Creek

Open 6am to 7pm every day.

Overview

This is a hike to the highest peak in Singapore! It's a walk in the primary tropical forest with lots of ups and downs, sometimes on uneven steps. It's a good cardio workout for most people.

Need to Know

Limited parking during weekends and public holidays due to the high number of visitors. It's a very popular place. Trail is mostly shaded. Lots of ups and downs on stairs and paved and unpaved paths.

Runner Notes

It's not easy to run this trail due to the steep slopes. Most are prepared paths and steps but there are sections that have many tree roots.

Description

The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is a small 1.64-square-kilometre nature reserve near the geographic centre of the city-state of Singapore. Located on the slopes of Bukit Timah Hill, Singapore's highest hill standing at a height of 163.63 metres. This route goes around different parts of the Bukit Timah Hill. Most of the trail is shaded as there are many tall trees.

Flora & Fauna

Monitor lizards, monkeys, birds, colugo, and snakes are commonly sighted. Primary tropical forest.

History & Background

Due to its strategic location and being the highest point on the island, during WWII, Japanese military took control of Bukit Timah Hill shortly after arriving in Singapore. They set up their HQ at the nearby Ford Factory.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Parks Board

Shared By:

Mina Chan

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Photos

A family of monkeys.
Apr 9, 2020 near Singapore, SG
The more challenging steps. Thoughtful half steps put in by park service
Apr 9, 2020 near Singapore, SG
These are the gentler steps.
Apr 9, 2020 near Singapore, SG
On the Main Road looking towards downhill.
Apr 9, 2020 near Singapore, SG
Boardwalk along the trail.
Mar 4, 2020 near Singapore, SG
Twisted tree on the path
Mar 4, 2020 near Singapore, SG

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