Bukit Raka (Bentong) Hike

Hiking Bukit Raka at Bentong on Wednesday, 9 Sept 2020 ... At a height of 587 meters, it is quite a challenging hill to hike. It is best to ascend the hill via Trail A and descend via Trail B. Trail A is challenging, overcoming steep rocky slopes with good ropes provided, and require stronger upper body strength. Trail B is a little gradual, hence, safe for descent. Reversing the order can be dangerous if involved in a fatal fall, unless one is good in abseiling or rock climbing. When the rocky surfaces are wet, going up via Trail A is not a good idea. 

The trails are well marked, and the thick ropes are well maintained by Bentong Forestry. There is a clearing at the peak with a good view of Bentong township and the distant mountains.

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Entry point to the forest

Trail head information:

(1) In Google Maps, type "Bukit Raka Starting Point";

(2) Parking is just next to the edge of a housing area; as such, avoid blocking the neighbourhood;

(3) There is no toilet and water facility.

Trail A with the steep slopes ... Shu-Lin and Felicia Hew

Timing for group (normal pace):

(1) Ascent = 2 hours;

(2) Descent = 2 hours; 

(3) Start at 8:00 a.m. if with mountain guide.

Kelau Dam is visible in the background (at10 o'clock direction)

How to apply for Permit to hike Bukit Raka, Bentong:

(1) contact Pejabat Hutan Daerah Bentong at 09-222 1039; alternatively, write email directly to pejabathutan@gmail.com;

(2) provide participants' particulars and emergency contacts;

(3) permit for each participant is RM10;

(4) payment is via Money or Postal Order; alternatively, an officer of Bentong Forestry will advise the online method of payment; 

(5) with the new Covid-19 RMCO ruling on 4 Sept 2020, each mountain guide leads 7 hikers.

A group photo at Bukit Raka peak

(L-R, back row) Edance, ChanHN, Julia Ooi, Jimmy Teh, ChongYF, KC Leong;

(front row) Henry, Irene Poh, Nelsson, PT Teh, Felicia Hew, YS Wong, Shu-Lin.

Bukit Raka peak ... blue sky and white clouds

The clearing at the peak

Descending the hill via Trail B

A warm welcome by the puppies when passing by the durian orchard

Permit for hiking Bukit Raka issued by Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Pahang (Pahang State Forestry Department)

Postd by KC Leong