Cameron Highlands Trail No. 10

Cameron Highlands Trail No. 10

Cameron Highlands Trail No. 10
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Vicente8
Singapore253 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Magnificent and unforgettable walk still open to the public. A few comments about trail 10 and its continuation trail 6:
1. Take trail 10 then trail 6. The views are more beautiful in this direction. If you hike in the other direction (6 then 10), you will have to climb the very difficult slippery clay path located after the plantation.
2. A start of trail 10 easy to find is located at the end of the Jalan Carnation 2 dead end in Tana Ratah. Arriving in front of the new house under construction, take the small unmarked path on the right which climbs steeply to the top of the hill.
3. The end of trail 6 leads to a small asphalt road. Take the road on the right to have the most beautiful views and cross the magnificent Bharat tea plantation.
4. It took us 4 hours of leisurely walking with breaks to drink, eat cakes, take photos and admire the scenery.
5. Hiking shoes recommended, even in dry weather. The trails are not well maintained. Around tree roots, soil erosion is dramatic.
6. In case of rain, the clayey terrain turns into a slippery quagmire. Find out if it has rained recently.
7. The trail is not marked at all. Download the Malaysia map on MAPS.me app to avoid missing the small junctions, especially at the trail 10/trail 6 junction and the entrance of the tea plantation.
Enjoy your hike !
Written February 7, 2024
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Z&M
Türkiye193 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
After reading the article "a complete hiking guide to Cameron highlands" from "bucketlistly blog", we decided to do the same trail as the blogger (a combination of trail 10 and 6), you'll find the circuit and the other trails in details on the blog...

The moderate hike in the forest was really nice, but once at the top, we found that the view was spoiled by some big buildings.
On our way down, we went throught trail 6, its first part was steep and very narrow as said in the article. At the end of the hike, we passed throught a tea plantation and because it is a private property, we had to pay 3Rm per person for passing from there.

The view of the tea plantations was nice but having seen many gorgeous ones in Sri Lanka, i should say that it was not that attracting for us. (Maybe we just became a little hard to please!)
Written January 14, 2020
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Jonathan10001
Amsterdam, The Netherlands11 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Couples
Started the trail and the end of Jalan Carnation 2, the trail starts behind a building site and there is a small sign that says trail. The first photo is how the begining looks like. The first 3k of the trail are very steep and technical, going straight up over a lot of roots and then down through a steep slope which is quite overgrown. Then it flattens out and is easily walkable and you walk through the beautiful fields. It took us 3,5 hours with breaks.
We really liked the whole trail, a must is to download maps.me and download the Malaysia map so you know for sure where you are going.
Written January 10, 2023
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Lian B
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
Amazing hike. Did track 10 in combination with track 6. Started with a 30-45 minute climb to the top of the mountain. Then we went down via route 6. It didn't rain the day or night before and we went on a sunny day. But I can imagine if it is rainy it gets very muddy. In total it took us 3 hours from the beginning to the tea plantation where route 6 finishes. Then we took back a taxi to Tanah Rata. In the picture you can see where route 10 starts, it wasn't very clear online.
Written May 11, 2023
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Yoga
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020
A well marked trail which is fairly moderate in difficulty. Can be quite easily done within an hour (each way). The start of the trail is walking distance from Tanah Rata town. The trail starts on a fairly gentle terrain but becomes moderately steep after 30 minutes and continues for another 20 minutes. The final 10 minutes is fairly flat. The peak is marked by a power transmission tower, located at the top of Gunung Jasar. It gives you a rewarding view of Cameron Highlands and the Tanah Rata town below.

It was quite an enjoyable hike and can be done with little to moderate levels of fitness.
Written December 30, 2020
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Curiosity57468810158
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
Trail no 10 entrance have changed due to construction. No longer passed through Tan's Camellia Garden. The entrance now is at Jalan Jasar. Do not pass through Convent School at the left. It should be Jalan Jasar at the right .
Written December 11, 2023
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RachA18
Johor Bahru, Malaysia20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
please use Sept 19 comment from budgetbucketlist for more detail if you plane to do the 10&6. It's a great hike! However, at the start, she mentions that the hike leaves from behind the weather station... I think she means the electrical substation! Save yourself the steep hill up to the weather station and take the road to the left. From thereon her directions are solid! (We actually started on 11, then linked to 10 pretty early on. Wonderful views - and, as you can imagine - the trails are empty (and somewhat overgrown!). Poles recommended. +/- 4 hours for a pair of lazy lockdown 40 somethings.
Written July 14, 2020
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Cyril Wood
Coffs Harbour, Australia40 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
We stayed in Tanah Rata which is pleasant enough. Like many Asian places crossing the main road in town is awkward. No one stops and cares about pedestrians. So a negative but hardly worth mentioning everyone who has been to SE Asia knows this. But here in a small hii town wouldn't it be nice to have ways to cross safely?

Walking the supposed trails, well they are not maintained or signposted well. I would be careful when choosing one to try. The most common one is the route to the tower on track 6. Easy to follow.
Written May 29, 2024
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Full-time Traveler
Yerevan, Armenia228 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
Hi there, I’m a full-time traveller that stayed twice in Cameron Highlands for several weeks. I walked every single trail here, and realized there’s an incredible amount of incorrect information and confusion out there. Times are incorrect, trail info incorrect (even on the signs), and people (incl. the local tourism office) seems to be unclear of trail names and which exist and which ones don’t.

So, I made it my goal to walk each and every one of them and made many notes. A full hiking guide including an entirely updated map (+ other info on transportation / accommodation / food / other activities / traveling the Cameron Highlands for FREE) can be found on the site that is my username + /cameron-highlands (links will get blocked here).

Here is the trail info for TRAIL 10:

Trail info: Trail 10 is the only trail allowing the climb of Gunung Jasar. It’s probably the most popular trail in the Cameron Highlands, because of the views.

Beginning & end: One end of the trail is just south of Tanah Rata… however, real estate is greatly expanding here, hiding the entrance. In 2011 I entered the trail via a forest, in 2019 I entered it after crossing a massive construction site (closer to the greenery you’ll find arrows and signs indicating the trail) … The other end is at the west side of Brinchang, right behind the weather station. It’s a bit hard to find, but once you approach this facility you’ll notice a beaten track on the right side of the gate, which you can simply follow. Behind the weather station Trail 10 starts when going straight up… if you walk via the left side, you’ll end up on Trail 11. There are ribbons indicating the route, and it can be found back on Maps.me.

Experience / Level of difficulty: This is, together with Trail 6 (with which it’s easily combined), my absolute favourite in the Cameron Highlands. No need to pay for the Mossy Forest tourist trap, as here you’ll find a fine stretch of free mossy forest. I walked it both ways in both sunny weather and mist, and I found that the mist added greatly to the mystique. On top of that, it’s one of the few trails with fantastic views, especially at the peak. Many passengers-by mentioned to me they found it quite intense, but in my opinion, it was one of the easier trails only requiring a basic level of fitness. However, it does indeed get steep at times.

Time: From Tanah Rata to peak: 36 minutes / From weather station to peak: 35 minutes; both measured walking up.

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Written September 11, 2019
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csChai
Malaysia1,279 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2015 • Couples
My better half and I hiked along this trail in Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands a few days ago. If you are coming from Ringlet, look for the welcoming sign 'Selamat Datang ke Tanah Rata' made of white bricks on a slope. Turn left into O'ly Apartments. Then walk ahead towards Tan's Camelia Garden, walk through this private garden and look for a trail on your left after the green iron gate. Do spare some time to admire and appreciate the beauty of the flowers in the garden.
This trail (No. 10) is of moderate difficulty, not very steep or difficult and is doable for an averagely fit person. The trail is clear and as always, just follow the "main and clear" path and do not venture into the smaller side trails. After about half an hour, there is a sharp left turn. Although the trail is not well-marked, at the turns, there are strips of tapes or markings left by previous hikers to guide you.
After hiking for about 50 minutes, you will come to a clearing in the midst of tall grass, you will find a tall high-voltage electric tower. Most hikers will mistakenly think that this is the peak of the mountain. However, to reach the real peak, hike up the clearly seen exposed laterite slope and walk just another few metres in the forest and you will come to a small clearing with a concrete border stone indicating the states of Pahang and Perak, this is the peak of Gunung Jasar at 1696 metres above sea level. I understand there was a beirut up there but only the concrete base is left. You will be able to get a beautiful view of the town below from the peak.
This is a very recommendable trail for hikers and nature lovers who are visiting Cameron Highlands. The atmosphere is calm, cool and invigorating. It is doable without a guide but like hiking elsewhere, it would be better if you have a friend to accompany you. Do start your hike early as the sky can get dark very quickly in the late afternoon or when it starts to rain.
Lastly, a word of caution, do not proceed to the next mountain, Gunung Perdah, via a trail from the peak of Gunung Jasar, as the trail leading to that mountain has been destroyed by deforestation. In fact, it is very sad that the whole Gunung Perdah has 'disappeared' due to farming and housing developments since 2013. I am adding this for the benefits of visitors and hikers who may be referring to the older version of guidebooks. Happy Hiking!
Written July 19, 2015
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