September 2018: Weekend Hiking @ Lata Hammer, Bentong

Thursday, 9 August 2018

By Tan Zhi Ying

Itching to go on an adventure and explore more hidden gems in Malaysia?

Located about 45 mins away from Kuala Lumpur, Lata Hammer is known for its waterfall that pours into an Olympic-sized pool. After the 1.5-hour hike, you will be rewarded with an unforgettable experience of a waterfall lagoon in the middle of the forest. Grab this opportunity to rekindle your connection with the nature!

Event details

Date : 1 September 2018 (Saturday)

Time : 7:30am - 5:00pm

Venue : Lata Hammer, Bentong, Pahang

Meet-up point: Gombak LRT Station

Fees: RM 20 (Raleigh KL Member)

RM 30 (General Public)

*Fees inclusive of transport to & from Gombak LRT and lunch

Tentative Schedule *subject to change

0730 - Registration and car allocation

0800 - Depart from Gombak LRT

0930 - Reach Lata Hammar car park area, RIKL updates, ice breaking, briefing on trekking route, safety briefing, etc

1000 - Trek in

1130 - Reach Lata Hammer, safety reminder on the waterfall

1300 - Depart back to car park area after lunch

1430 - Reach car park area, wrap up

1500 - Depart

1630 - Reach Gombak LRT (depending on traffic)

Things to bring

1) Atleast 2 liters of water

2) A set of swimming attire + towel/sarung

3) Daypack/waterproof bag (no trolley bag)

4) Own medication

5) Hiking shoe/Kampung Adidas/Sandal

6) Food utensils (mess tin/steel plate/steel mug/spoon/fork)

7) Poncho/rain jacket

8) Head torch/torch light

9) OPTIONAL: Insect repellent/sunglass/suncream/hat/buff/bandana

If you have any queries, do email us at monthlymeet@raleighinternational.org.my

See you there!