Mount Ophir ( Gunung Ledang ) Trek - Asahan Trail

Gunung Ledang ( or Mount Ophir as it is otherwise better known ) is the most visited mountain in Malaysia. It is also a favourite training ground for those with higher summit aspirations in the higher ranges. The mountain offers several nature trails to its summit, some lovely waterfalls, and modern facilities for camping and picnicking near its base at.

For this trek, we will be ascending by the less-taken Asahan Trail from the Malacca side of the mountain. The trail starts besides the Asahan waterwork near Asahan village and is more straight forward and shorter compared to the Johor side. Trek members need to be very fit as we will be trekking with a heavy backpack to our campsite near the summit for the 1st day - 8 hours of trekking is expected.

As in our standard Ophir trek by the Sagil route, you do not need to take leave for this outing. The trip arrangement is a comfortable one: by chartered vehicle to bring you all the way right to the foot of the mountain.

Altho no technical skills are required, trekking Mount Ophir is a physically demanding challenge. The trek is not advisable for a person who has been inactive for some time. To join, all participants are advised to register early and join our weekly GCS to tune up their fitness first.

Arrangement Includes: Trek leaders, private charter transport, group camping gear, all meals except one breakfast.

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Duration : 2 days 2 nights

Maximum Altitude : 1276-m Gunung Ledang

Grading : ( summiteers )
   
Group Size : min 8 max 25 persons
   
Price : $ 125 ( 24 - 27 persons )
  $ 140 ( 18 - 23 persons )
  $ 150 ( 08 - 17 persons )


Day 0 / Fri 2130 hrs - Meet at Marsiling MRT station & depart for Gunung Ledang
Day 1 / Sat

Early morning arrival at Asahan trail head. At first light, we start our 8 hours trek with our full pack up to Base Camp and camp for the night. Lunch is taken enroute with snack pack provided. Dinner is camp cooking and dinner followed by star-gazing & zzzing. ( B/L/D )
Day 2/ Sun
Early morning rise & trek to summit. Then we trek back to the Asahan trailhead and proceed to town for a sumptuous restaurant lunch. After our energy replenishment, we travel back to Singapore, arriving back at Marsiling MRT station at about 1900 hrs. ( B/L )

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The climate is tropically humid and a trek in such condition is physically draining. The night in camp can be chilly in the early morning just before dawn. Everyone needs to be prepared for bad weather with basic waterproofing gear ( ponchos, rain-coats, even umbrellas are helpful ...! ). Waterproofing for your backpack is a must.

The trek up to camp can be very slippery when it rains. Having a pair of good hiking boots will make a lot of difference and gives you better grip on wet / muddy grounds. A walking stick is especially useful in such conditions. Those going to summit need to be prepared to handle more technical terrain such as pulling yourself up ( and down ) 2-storey high boulders using fixed ropes so the trek is obviously not for those with height phobia.

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