Saturday, 20 July 2013

Gunung Suku - Cameron Highlands, Perak

The Trek

  • Height : 5896 feets ( 1797 meters)
  • Location : Cameron Highland (Perak)
  • Usually it takes 3 hours to 3 1/2 hours ascent and 2 1/2 hours to 3 hours descent
  • Distance : about 3 KM
  • GPS Coordinate : N4.54271 E101.33395

Getting there

  • From North South Highway exit at Simpang Pulai Toll
  • Following “Cameron Highland” signboard will lead you to Kg Raja.
  • We parked our cars in Kwan Tee Buddhist Temple, Kg. Raja (N4.56561 E101.41143)
  • Arrange 4x4 to the trail starting point (N4.55567 E101.32327)

Facilities and Fees

GPX in Google Map

Gunung Suku Trail Map

GPX Download Link

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Exploring Gunung Suku

July, 20 2013


A clear trail with all the way up! 

0830   Meet up at Kwan Tee Buddhist Temple, Kg Raja
0925   Start Trekking
1005   Rest for 10 minutes
1040   Reached rest point (you could see the summit still long way to go)
1115   Reached Last Water Point
1205   Reach the T junction, turn left to summit, turn right to camp site

1207   Reach False Peak (Nice view, Photo section)
1230   Reach Summit
1410   Start Decent
1650   Ending Point





Starting Point






Gunung Suku Summit is top there!

Last Water Point





Trail to Camp Site (False Peak)

Gunung Suku Summit

Trans Titiwangsa view from Gunung Suku












Gunung Chabang view from Gunung Suku

Gunung Irau view from Gunung Suku









Landmarks for Car Park / Starting Point

Starting & End Point

Gunung Suku Trail Map

Gunung Suku Trail Profile

22 comments:

  1. Bro, Very nice pictures
    could you please share the gpx / gdb file of G. Suku track? I'm planning to hike it very soon.
    Thank you very much in advance.
    Alex (alexaumoe@gmail.com)

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  2. Hi Alex, will send it to you shortly.

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    1. Hi sir, can you please share 4x4 contact number?

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    2. Hi Wan, you could contact Mr. Kumar 0194053660 for the 4x4 arrangement in Cameron Highland.

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    3. Hi sir is that u still have the contact number for 4x4?

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    4. I have sent you the contact.

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  3. Hi mcHiker,
    My friends and I plan to hike Gunung Suku. We need your advice.
    1) Is the trail up this mountain clear and well-marked? Low possibility of getting lost?
    2) Are there many side-trails or junctions along the trail that may mislead us?
    3) Some hikers parked their cars at the trail head, do you think it is safe to do so?
    4) How much does the 4x4 transport from Kg Raja cost? How many people can each vehicle accommodate?
    5) Do you have any specific advice for us when hiking this mountain?
    We look forward to receiving your reply soon. Thank you very much.

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    1. Hi Peng Aun,

      The trail up to G. Suku is clear and straight forward, if I am not mistaken, there are no side-trails or junctions along the way until the false peak...Remember to turn left while you are in the T junction. To be safe, I would advise you park you car at Temple Kg. Raja and arrange with 4x4 pick up. They charge per head count about RM 20+ (depends on area distance and No. of head court). Normally the 4x4 could allocate up to 10~12 head count.

      Enjoy your trip!

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    2. Hi mcHiker,

      Thank you very much for your prompt and informative reply. I follow your blog as it is very helpful to fellow hikers like me looking for new hills and mountains to climb. Please continue to write and keep up your good work. Looking forward to your next posting. Thanks again and happy hiking!

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  4. Hi mchiker,

    I am a singaporean student and I just attempted G. Suku a few days ago on 15th Dec 2014, I tried following the marking up the trail and to my dismay I didnt see any campsite near the summit and we were forced to pitch a tent on an extremely compact flat space near the top (3x2m area size).

    I would like to know where is the last campsite where it can accommodate about 15 people.

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    1. Hi Lin,

      Are you referring to G. Suku? I didn't mention about campsite near G. Suku Summit before.

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    3. Hi yes, I was referring to Gunung Suku, there are 2 campsite am I right, one near the halfway point, the other near the summit at ~1740m


      You mentioned about a T junction just before the false summit, turn left to summit, turn right to camp site. I was wondering where is the T junction.

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  5. TEBING TINGGI BACAKPACKER(fb)TTB OUT DOOR
    MOUNT GUIDE SERVICES LICENCED(TG 9024)
    ALL OVER CAMERON HIGHLAND:
    WILL ARRANGE:
    -forestry permit
    -police report
    -nature guider licenced
    -emergency kit(basic)
    -walkie talkie
    -4x4 to trail head

    ANDY
    017-9997790
    call/whataps/sms

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  6. need guider and permit or not?

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    1. Guide is not compulsory. The trail is clear enough.

      Latest information you may apply permit in order to hike any mountain in Pahang, Perak & Johor. As far as I know, they is no officer check at the entrance.

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  7. Hello, thank you for sharing this piece.

    Me and my friends are planning for a hike to Suku during Christmas.

    Will it be okay if we drive to the starting point instead of getting a 4x4 ? Your advice is highly appreciated.

    Thank you! :)

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    1. Hi Samantha,

      You could park you car at starting point but take risk. My friend did that before as well.

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  8. Hello, thanks for all the information :)
    Can share the gpx file for this Suku trail? babychai83@hotmail.com
    TQ^^

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  10. Hi,can you give contact number4x4 for gunung suku?

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