The 7 Largest Hiking Trail in Penang

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Shirley Tan✭✭✭✭
a year ago
There few paths leading to different hills. But for Bukit Hijau, when goes up and back have to be same road, else, you will end up to different location, which you might have to take grab back to where you parked or economy way, walk back ?. For the trail, quite slippery, have to be more careful on your own steps though there is available of rope at some challenging points. ? Enjoyed the hiking, as end with mesmerising view and precious group photos with the gang.

Penang Hill Heritage Trail

  • Address: 478, Jalan Pokok Ceri, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Map: Click here
  • Rating: 4 (57)
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  • Opening hours:
    Monday: Open 24 hours
    Tuesday: Open 24 hours
    Wednesday: Open 24 hours
    Thursday: Open 24 hours
    Friday: Open 24 hours
    Saturday: Open 24 hours
    Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Reviews:
    Sook Fun Lau✭✭✭✭
    a week ago
    Starting point at the archway is not too far from the open space car park behind the Lower Station. Just follow the other hikers, this is a popular trail to Penang Hill. Staircases all the way up until middle station. Steps are not uniform. Pass by Claremont and Viaduct stations, too. Some parts in jungle after Claremont Station.
    Iman Engelbert✭✭✭✭
    a month ago
    The track is direct and the extremely steep until the middle station. Pack sufficient water and empty your bladder before you hike.

    Here’s the tricky part :

    When you get to the middle station, you have two options. Either you continue your way up but be prepared to greet a pack ( or two) of stray dogs. They are just doing their job , guarding the area but can be intimidating if you’re a solo hiker or are not a fan of dogs. From our past encounter, they did not bite but they do approach you.

    This time around, we decided to switch our routes . we walked back to the middle Station to switch on the right side( coming down) of the station. If you’re coming up, this track is on your left . You will see a small quarters as you exit the middle station.

    This track will show you nice views of Air Itam . It was ok , definitely longer than the other track but was seriously lacking signs. We were lost a few times ( ending up in some gardens and dead ends) but a resident was kind enough to show us the way.

    Expect 2 hours to go up ( inclusive of water breaks)

    Pack a walking stick along with you to be safe

    Julian Sakarai✭✭✭✭✭
    2 weeks ago
    A lovely hike up Penang Hill. The entire hike up the hill took 2 hours at a very easy pace. Best done early morning on weekdays (avoid weekends and school holidays, due to the crowds).

    Take the paved road on the right of the Jade Emperor God Temple/Thean Kong Thnuah Temple until you reach the Heritage Trail (see photo of sign).

    Then climb the steps all the way to Upper Station. The views at Middle Station are almost better than the Upper Station, due to the number of buildings up top, so savour the views on the way up.

    Geordie boy lost in Asia✭✭✭✭✭
    6 months ago
    If you read most reviews if this trail it’s classed as easy. It has over 3,000 steps just to the middle station. Trust me, its an easy track, but physically it’s not an easy hike. I came across many people that did not have enough water, food, or correct footwear. Its up, up, up. If you come prepared, it will take you between 2hr and 3hrs to the top it’s a good enjoyable hike. The first part is steps all the way to the middle station. From there it’s up via forest tails and tracks. I certainly enjoyed the hike. It’s between 90min and 120mins down.
    Ryan Wesley✭✭✭✭
    2 months ago
    Not the best trail on offer in my opinion. There are more scenic routes up / down but this is the most direct. On the way down this trail we encountered the giant squirrel and a very close encounter to the dusky leaf monkeys too! Don’t bother with the train take the trail if you’re able. It takes to e same amount of time when you factor in the waiting times.
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