Gombak Selangor Quartz Ridge
Despite being one of the most unusual geological formations in Malaysia, the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge has little conservation and is being threatened by urban development. More recently, the proposed East Klang Valley Expressway became the latest threat towards the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge, as the expressway alignment may pass through the quartz strip.
Bukit Tabur
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Bukit Tabur (3°14′5″N 101°44′52″E / 3.23472°N 101.74778°E) is a prominent part of the ridge and can be seen from the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2. Located in Hulu Gombak Forest Reserve, it is also known locally as Bukit Hangus, Dragon's Back and Crystal Hill. The quartz ridge Hikers enter the trail near Kampung Klang Gates, 50 metres from the gates of the Klang Gates Dam, at the back of Taman Melawati for a 3-4 hour climb. The peak offers view of the dam and panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur from the north. Several endemic species of plant such as Aleisanthia rupestris are known to grow here.
Access to most parts of Bukit Tabur requires a permit from the Selangor Forestry Department. The hiking trail to Bukit Tabur can be found at 3°14′1″N 101°44′55″E / 3.23361°N 101.74861°E.
Bukit Tabur is divided into the eastern and western section by the dam, with four discrete trails: Bukit Tabur West, Bukit Tabur East, Bukit Tabur Far East and Bukit Tabur Extreme.
There has been a series of accidents on the trail including several fatal mishaps. As a result the trail has been closed at times by the Selangor Forestry Department.
See also
References
- ^ Mohd Noor Aswad (12 May 2019). "Klang Gates Quartz Ridge: A ridge with untold riches". New Straits Times. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ Types of Forests. Klang Gates Quartz Ridgewwf.org.my Archived 8 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Cheng Li, Tan (4 May 2010). "Path to destruction". The Star. Archived from the original on 6 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ^ Aleisanthia rupestris. Botanical wonder of Peninsular Malaysianus.edu.sg 15 April 2013 Archived 12 January 2014 at the Wayback Machine