The 7 Largest Hiking Trail in Phuket
Jaka
a month ago
Easy to find the starting point… where the climbing begings, and do note, it is climb all the way up. Route easy to follow. With good pace (and condition) it takes 25-30mins, resting once awhile 35-40mins. From end of the trail it is aprx. 10mins walk to Big Buddha.
Nice bars with great view along the way from trail to Big Buddha. Dont stop the first one, but walk a bit furrher to a smaller idyllic place if you want to enjoy some exceptional views and more cozy feeling.
a week ago
It is a good challenging hike, ideal in the morning before it gets too hot. I start from Patak Rd Soi 12 and it is approximately 45 minutes to the top end of the trail. Add another 10 minutes if you want to walk from the top end of the trail to the Big Buddha.
The trail itself is marked and there are ropes in place to assist in the steep parts.
in the last week
Took a grab to the trailhead, began my climb and took about a litre of water. Total moving time was 28 mins to the main road, then a 10 min walk to the big Buddha. Even on a dry day the way up and down was slippery and sandy in my running shoes. A lovely jungle hike and the locals are nice and will help if you ask. You will be sweating buckets by the end. Bug spray is helpful. Don’t interact with the monkeys they are thugs