It is important to know that:

  1. If you come by car, pay attention to the given coordinates. Drivers please check the coordinates and the route you intend to follow, at least the day before the event to avoid any hiccups. It is not the first time that an app sends a driver to a different location...! 
  2. Park at the designated car park or along the road. Carpooling is highly recommended as car parking space is rather limited.

  3. There are restrooms at the trailhead.

  4. Bring enough drinks and snacks (carbohydrates). For this trip isotonic drinks are not a luxury and you will need at least 1.5 liters.

  5. Wear shoes with a good profile to prevent sliding. No slippers, no crocs, no shoes or sandals without a proper strap.

  6. If it has rained, it might be very muddy here and there.

  7. There are a few stream crossings along the way.

  8. The hike consists of one long ascent to the summit followed by the same way back. The hike will be more than 20 kilometres in total.

  9. Mandatory cut-off time to reach Kem Pacat is 09:30am. If you can't reach Kem Pacat within 3.5 hours, there is no chance of reaching the summit before noon. If you do not reach Kem Pacat before 09:30am, do not proceed further to the summit. 
    Mandatory cut-off time to leave the summit of Gunung Nuang is 12:00pm.  
    Mandatory cut-off time at the car park is 04:00pm. Otherwise a RM20.00 penalty will be imposed.

  10. Please be responsible and don't litter – be sure not to leave any rubbish along the track.

  11. The mobile number of the event hosts can be found in the carpooling link e-mail.

  12. For safety reasons, make sure you have installed the 'what3words' app in your mobile phone. 

  13. The hike will take place unless for any reason your safety cannot be guaranteed.