Bukit Tabur is a hill located in
Selangor, Malaysia. It is also known locally as Bukit Hangus. The hill is very
prominent as it is part of Klang Gates Quartz Ridge and can be seen from the
Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2. The hill, which is less than 500 metres, is a
quartz ridge. Climbers enter the hiking trail via 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 Gombak Forest Reserve and Klang Gates Dam are beside the
hill. 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.[1]
Bukit Tabur is divided into the
eastern and western section by the dam. Most hikers are familiar with the
western section. The eastern side offers more challenging hikes but is said to
be steeper and riskier if unfamiliar with the trail.
There has been a series of
accidents on the trail including several fatal mishaps. It is likely that more
restrictions will be imposed on hikers on this trail.
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