Gunung Nuang situated in the Hulu Langat district of Selangor state is often described as Selangor's tallest peak but according to my list of Malaysia's Tallest Mountains, it is only the 3rd highest
after Gunung Semangkok and Gunung Ulu Kali. I think the discrepancy
arises because all three of these mountains are right on the border
between Selangor and Pahang so sometimes they might be classified under
Pahang.
Gunung Nuang is 1439 metres high (4898 feet) making
it the 86th highest peak in Malaysia according to my list. Although it
is a relative baby in Malaysian terms, it is still a good size - higher
than any mountain in Britain for example (Ben Nevis is 95m shorter).
Climbing is a sport, not only exercise the body, but also can cultivate people's sentiments. We walk on an undulating stony track, wide enough for a 4WD vehicle, for a distance of 5km, which some have described as the 'never-ending road'.
Here we have to cross the shallow river using stepping stones which thankfully were not slippery. (If the water is covering the rocks you might want to change into Kampung Adidas or cross in bare feet rather than get your shoes and socks wet at this
early stage of the climb.). Then the path narrows, following along next
to an old water pipeline for a while before reaching a waterfall and a
water sluice gate where you have to make a second river crossing. A
third and fourth river crossing follow shortly after. Then we arrive at Camp Lolo where some people choose to camp overnight before tackling the next stage of the climb. There are no facilities at this camp site other than a few sandy plots where tents can be pitched.
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