Bukit Chorocho in Kuala Kubu Bharu may not be as popular as the nearby Bukit Kutu, Gunung Gap & Ulu Semangkok, or Fraser’s Hill Pine Tree Trail, but it is a nice hiking trail to try. It takes around 2 hours to reach the peak of Bukit Chorocho, and another 2 hours or less for the return trip.
Permit from Pejabat Hutan Daerah Hulu Selangor is required to enter the forest trail leading to Bukit Chorocho. We were the only group entering the trail on that day, special thanks to Kabir and Jason from Trailblazer Hiking Club Malaysia (THCM) for organizing the trip.
Leeches?: This trail is known to have quite a lot of leeches, and some of the hikers did get a bite or two.
Bukit Chorocho Hiking Guide
Bukit Chorocho Hiking Trailhead & Parking Area
Just a few meters into the trailhead, there was a notice to remind hikers to obtain a permit before entering the forest reserve.
The starting trail involves slippery downhill paths toward the river. It gets flat and easy after a while, before reaching the river.
There was a less beaten path that branches off to the left before the river, so do pay attention to the trails, and remember the way back. To be sure, it is advisable to use OpenStreetMap powered GPS hiking apps such as Outdooractive, where there is already a trail to Bukit Chorocho you can follow.
River Crossing
Within 30 minutes, we reached the river of Sungai Sangloi. Here, we need to do the one and only river crossing in order to continue to the peak of Bukit Chorocho. The river was slightly above knee-deep at that time. The current was alright but strong enough to push you off balance if you step wrongly. There was a rope tied across the river to aid your crossing.
The trail after the river crossing was an uphill climb all the way to the top. Not terribly steep in general but some parts could be steeper and slippery. At some parts, you may need to go through some loose soils with no place to hold due to the thorny palm trees growing on both sides. Walking in front of me is the GypsyTracker!
Some interesting flora found along the trail.
Bukit Chorocho Peak
In 2 hours, we were at the peak of Bukit Chorocho, 1106 meters above sea level, with a trig station with no view.
Behind the trig station was another trail leading to somewhere but we have no idea how far and where it leads to. Leave a comment below if you know where it goes!
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*Captain Planet passing by* Remember, please take care of our environment, and please don’t destroy the Nature. Leave no trash behind and take back only photos and memories (and also some trash if you can). Walk on the designated path and stay in the middle as much as you can, so that the exposed soil doesn’t spread/corrode further. BE ONE WITH NATURE *flies away*
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Hey, nice to have hiked with you! Hope to meet you on the trail again bro!
Oh yes, looking forward to our next hike together!