The Lombong / Pelepah Waterfalls Trek

I did a short writeup about Lombong /Pelepah waterfalls trek too, to give my friends a heads up on what to expect! I think such a writeup is essential - when people are mentally prepared, half the obstacles are gone. Its going to be a fun trek!

Photos later ;P

About Lombong / Pelepah Waterfalls

The Lombong / Pelepah Waterfalls, are located at the outskirts of Kota Tinggi town, just next to the Kota Tinggi Holiday Resort. Because of its close proximity to Singapore, it is an ideal weekend getaway or day trip for those looking for a short yet challenging waterfall trek, to get away from the bustle of city life and get back to nature.

Although the trek is relatively short, taking approximately four hours from the start of the trek to the campsite, it is a very interesting and challenging trek as it covers several different terrains and trail conditions. The terrains range from plantation grounds, to river side trails, river crossings, trekking in the river itself (water up to waist level), and even steep climbing sections (assisted with fixed ropes) which may require scrambling up on all fours.

The trail follows the Sungei Pelepah Kiri waterfall stream, and that makes it a wet and slippery trail. The trail will take us along a cascade of three waterfalls. At each waterfall, you can put down your bags to take a breather, soak in the waterfall’s cool water for a natural Jacuzzi experience, and snap photos.

Prior trekking experience on slippery rocks and steep trails will prepare you better for the interesting trail conditions. However, many have also conquered this trek as one of their first expeditions. All participants will also have to know and accept that because this is a very wet trek, there will be possibilities of fresh floods especially after heavy downpour. Therefore, the team may have to turn back if the trek leader accesses that the conditions are not safe for trekking.