MT. ULU SEPAT (31 AUGUST 2006 TO 3 SEPTEMBER 2006) - FINAL PART
3 September 2006
Woke up at time 0700 hrs for breakfast. After breakfast, we packed our stuffs for departure to Gerik. The 4WD driver was supposed to come to pick us up at time 0800 hrs. This did not materialise. We had to wait until approximately time 0930 hrs for the 4WD driver to arrive. We kissed goodbye to Kg. Lelar and other group and hope that we would be able to meet them one day. Our 4WD passed through the bumpy logging trek and we arrived at the Pos Kemar jetty at approximately time 1000 hrs. Fifteen minutes later our boat arrived. We left Pos Kemar for Pengkalan Trojen. Before reaching halfway, our boat engine encountered some problem due to insufficient fuel. The boat had to be slowly diverted back to Pos Kemar for repair. Approximately at time 1050 hrs, the boat driver managed to overcome the engine problem. We departed for Pos Kemar. Along the way, we snapped some pictures of the scenic view of Temenggor lake. At approximately time 1145 hrs, we finally arrived at Pengkalan Trojen. Our van driver, Hussien waited for us at the marine police station. We departed from Pengkalan Trojen to Gerik. We arrived at Hussien’s house at time 1230 hrs to retrieve our car. Later we had our lunch at a restaurant in Gerik town called 新江酒楼*. After lunch, we left Gerik at time 1420 hrs. We took a break at Tapah R & R at approximately time 1545 hrs. We reached Petaling Jaya at approximately time 1800 hrs.
Although this was the first time hiking at Ulu Sepat, I note that this mountain was quite manageable in terms of physical fitness and condition of the trail. Overall, this was my third time joining the overnight backpacking trip. It was quite fun, memorable and enjoyable. I was quite satisfied especially when reaching the summit, camping at the summit, snapping sunset photos and working as a team together to achieve our unfulfilled objective. If I were to be given a chance, I love revisit this mountain again, most probably going through Lasah via 4WD instead of Gerik (via van, boat and 4WD). Hopefully, there is an opportunity for me to revisit this mountain again in the future.
Stay tune for 10 interesting facts on my hiking trip to Ulu Sepat.
Note:
* I have to apologise as I had forgotten the English name of the seafood restaurant. The seafood was quite delicious and it is recommended to have lunch or dinner there especially after coming down from Ulu Sepat.
Woke up at time 0700 hrs for breakfast. After breakfast, we packed our stuffs for departure to Gerik. The 4WD driver was supposed to come to pick us up at time 0800 hrs. This did not materialise. We had to wait until approximately time 0930 hrs for the 4WD driver to arrive. We kissed goodbye to Kg. Lelar and other group and hope that we would be able to meet them one day. Our 4WD passed through the bumpy logging trek and we arrived at the Pos Kemar jetty at approximately time 1000 hrs. Fifteen minutes later our boat arrived. We left Pos Kemar for Pengkalan Trojen. Before reaching halfway, our boat engine encountered some problem due to insufficient fuel. The boat had to be slowly diverted back to Pos Kemar for repair. Approximately at time 1050 hrs, the boat driver managed to overcome the engine problem. We departed for Pos Kemar. Along the way, we snapped some pictures of the scenic view of Temenggor lake. At approximately time 1145 hrs, we finally arrived at Pengkalan Trojen. Our van driver, Hussien waited for us at the marine police station. We departed from Pengkalan Trojen to Gerik. We arrived at Hussien’s house at time 1230 hrs to retrieve our car. Later we had our lunch at a restaurant in Gerik town called 新江酒楼*. After lunch, we left Gerik at time 1420 hrs. We took a break at Tapah R & R at approximately time 1545 hrs. We reached Petaling Jaya at approximately time 1800 hrs.
Although this was the first time hiking at Ulu Sepat, I note that this mountain was quite manageable in terms of physical fitness and condition of the trail. Overall, this was my third time joining the overnight backpacking trip. It was quite fun, memorable and enjoyable. I was quite satisfied especially when reaching the summit, camping at the summit, snapping sunset photos and working as a team together to achieve our unfulfilled objective. If I were to be given a chance, I love revisit this mountain again, most probably going through Lasah via 4WD instead of Gerik (via van, boat and 4WD). Hopefully, there is an opportunity for me to revisit this mountain again in the future.
Stay tune for 10 interesting facts on my hiking trip to Ulu Sepat.
Note:
* I have to apologise as I had forgotten the English name of the seafood restaurant. The seafood was quite delicious and it is recommended to have lunch or dinner there especially after coming down from Ulu Sepat.
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