{"id":8393,"date":"2022-05-22T10:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-22T02:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/?p=8393"},"modified":"2022-05-24T12:41:32","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T04:41:32","slug":"ruhiang-hill-bukit-perahu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/ruhiang-hill-bukit-perahu\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruhiang Hill (Bukit Perahu) and Ship Rocks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Does Noah&#8217;s ark really exist? I don&#8217;t know, but I was told that near Tamparuli town, there are rocks that resemble a vessel stranded on a hill named Bukit Perahu (also known as Ruhiang Hill). I guess that&#8217;s how Bukit Perahu got its name, as Perahu means Boat and Bukit means Hill in Malay language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"239\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_1-425x239.jpg\" alt=\"Bukit Perahu (or Ruhiang Hill) next to Tamparuli town\" class=\"wp-image-8388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_1-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Bukit Perahu (or Ruhiang Hill) is next to Tamparuli town (left)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many also say the top of Bukit Perahu has one of the <strong>most spectacular views of Mt. Kinabalu<\/strong> (the highest mountain of Malaysia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"239\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_2-425x239.jpg\" alt=\"Majestic Mount Kinabalu and Bukit Perahu\" class=\"wp-image-8389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_2-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_2-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Majestic Mount Kinabalu and Bukit Perahu (lower left)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One day I finally managed to get up early in the morning, headed to Tamparuli, which was 30 KM away from Kota Kinabalu City, then climbed up to the peak of Bukit Perahu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"239\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_16-425x239.jpg\" alt=\"Sea of cloud on Bukit Perahu (Ruhiang Hill)\" class=\"wp-image-8367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_16-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_16-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_16-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_16.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The beautiful sea of cloud will disperse after the sun comes up, so you better reach the peak as early as possible.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"239\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_17-425x239.jpg\" alt=\"Hikers relax and enjoy the morning view on Bukit Perahu\" class=\"wp-image-8368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_17-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_17-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_17-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_17.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Hikers relax and enjoy the morning view on Bukit Perahu<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What they said was true. The scenery is so exceptional that I climbed it again the following week with my drone to photograph some aerial shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_22.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"239\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_22-425x239.jpg\" alt=\"Awesome family shot on Bukit Perahu (Ruhiang Hill)\" class=\"wp-image-8373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_22-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_22-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_22-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_22.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The friends of this family want to climb Bukit Perahu after they see this awesome shot<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During good weather in early morning, you would see Mt. Kinabalu like floating on sea of cloud. Someone come very early to catch the sunrise around 6am for the best view. If you go late, say after 8:30am, the sea of cloud would disperse and envelope Mt. Kinabalu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"567\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_7-425x567.jpg\" alt=\"Family climbing Bukit Perahu\" class=\"wp-image-8359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_7-425x567.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_7-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>This family photo tells you that the climb is not overly challenging.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bukit Perahu is only 300 Metres high. The hiking distance to the top is about 800 Metres and normally takes about 35 minutes<\/strong>, depend on your fitness. Some sections of the trail is a little steep. Overall the climb isn&#8217;t challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"319\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_6-425x319.jpg\" alt=\"trail to the peak of Ruhiang Hill\" class=\"wp-image-8358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_6-425x319.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_6.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The total distance to the peak is about 800 Meters<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Climb<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The starting point of the climb is near to the roadside in Tamparuli (later I tell you how to get there). It&#8217;s a public area and you aren&#8217;t required to pay any entrance fee. The trail is well-marked and there are many hikers around in the morning, so you won&#8217;t lose your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"239\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_15-425x239.jpg\" alt=\"Bukit Perahu is also a popular paragliding spot\" class=\"wp-image-8366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_15-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_15-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_15-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_15.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Bukit Perahu is also one of the best paragliding sites.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking from far away, Bukit Perahu is a cone shaped hill with gentle slope, but the route is a bit steeper than we think. The 800-Metre trail is fully paved by cement from the start to the end (peak), so no more slippery soil trail after rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_37.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_37-1280x960.jpg\" alt=\"Old vs New trail of Bukit Perahu\" class=\"wp-image-12089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_37-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_37-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_37-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_37-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_37.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The trail to the peak of Bukit Perahu is now fully (100%!) paved by cement now. The photo at the left was taken in year 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The photos that show nature trail here are the old photos, the peak can be reached by stairway now. Do expect some human traffic during weekends, as everyone uses the same trail for ascend and descend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"353\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_5-425x353.jpg\" alt=\"cross with description about crucifixion walk of Jesus\" class=\"wp-image-8392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_5-425x353.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_5-768x638.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_5-1024x851.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_5.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Roman Catholic uses the route to the peak as the Way of the Cross (or Stations of the Cross). You will see 14 crosses along the way, with photo and description about the suffering of Jesus Christ carrying a cross to his crucifixion.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The local Catholics make this trail the Station of the Cross (or Way of Sorrows). Along the trail you will see a total of 14 cross signage with picture and text depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"567\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_9-425x567.jpg\" alt=\"Climbing Bukit Perahu\" class=\"wp-image-8361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_9-425x567.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_9-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Most of the time you walk under the shade.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the time the dense trees shaded me from sunlight, and the cool morning breeze stopped me from overheat, so it&#8217;s quite a pleasant walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"319\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_11-425x319.jpg\" alt=\"Green surrounding around the peak\" class=\"wp-image-8363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_11-425x319.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_11.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Very green surrounding around the peak<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The stairway prevents climbers and hikers from walking on the slippery trail and boulders. However, someone say that the new cemented path is losing a bit of touch with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_39.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_39-1280x720.jpg\" alt=\"Stairway to the peak of Bukit Perahu\" class=\"wp-image-12091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_39-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_39-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_39-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_39-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_39.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The stairway makes the climb less challenging but a bit more tiring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After moving higher up, I could see Tamparuli town and surrounding hills with lush forest, the more I ascended, the nicer the view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_8-425x283.jpg\" alt=\"Gazebo in the midway\" class=\"wp-image-8360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_8-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_8.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Gazebo in the midway<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I took a short break in a gazebo next to cross No. 10. I was halfway there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"272\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_14-425x272.jpg\" alt=\"Last 200 Meters to the peak\" class=\"wp-image-8365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_14-425x272.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_14-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_14-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_14.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Last 200 Meters to the peak<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_38.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_38-1280x720.jpg\" alt=\"Last cross station to the peak of Bukit Perahu\" class=\"wp-image-12090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_38-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_38-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_38-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_38-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20170603_38.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>When you see the 14th cross and the big cross, you are only 200 Meters away from the peak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the last cross, I reached an open area with soil trail pounded solid by thousands of footsteps of hikers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"319\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_12-425x319.jpg\" alt=\"Almost reaching the hilltop\" class=\"wp-image-8364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_12-425x319.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_12-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_12-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_12.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Almost reaching the hilltop<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"187\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_19-425x187.jpg\" alt=\"The view on top of Bukit Perahu\" class=\"wp-image-8370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_19-425x187.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_19-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_19-1024x451.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_19.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The view on top of Bukit Perahu<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the hilltop were some relaxing hikers enjoyed the panoramic view of Tamparuli town, rolling green hills and Mt. Kinabalu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"319\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_21-425x319.jpg\" alt=\"Hikers enjoying the scenic view\" class=\"wp-image-8372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_21-425x319.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_21-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_21-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_21.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Hikers enjoying the scenic view<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_23.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_23-425x283.jpg\" alt=\"Hawkers on the peak\" class=\"wp-image-8374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_23-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_23.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The hawkers sell stuffs from early morning to 9 or 10am on the peak<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hungry? Thirsty? A few hawkers were selling drink, snacks and fruit (the prices are higher, consider the labour work to carry these things up to the hill, e.g. a tin of 100Plus sold for RM3.00).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_24.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"319\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_24-425x319.jpg\" alt=\"Drink, snack, chips and fruit for sale on the hill\" class=\"wp-image-8375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_24-425x319.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_24-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_24-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_24.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>You can buy some drink, snack, chips and fruit on the hill<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_20-425x283.jpg\" alt=\"Bird eye view of Tamparuli from the top of the hill\" class=\"wp-image-8371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_20-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_20-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_20-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_20.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>You can have a bird eye view of Tamparuli from the top of the hill<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_18.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_18-425x283.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Kinabalu far away\" class=\"wp-image-8369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_18-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_18.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The only shade you can find on hilltop.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Boat Rocks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I tried to locate the two boat rocks that earn Bukit Perahu the name. Please note the trails to the rocks may not be well-maintained and covered by dense grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"567\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_25-425x567.jpg\" alt=\"Looking for the boat rock\" class=\"wp-image-8376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_25-425x567.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_25-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_25.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Looking for the boat rock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The smaller one is nearer and the entrance is at the left hand side (when you face Mt. Kinabalu).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_26.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_26-425x283.jpg\" alt=\"One the way to the smaller boat rock\" class=\"wp-image-8377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_26-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_26-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_26-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_26.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>On the way to the smaller boat rock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s quite an easy walk on a small trail and I saw the boat rock within 10 minutes. It really looks like the front of ship (bow).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_27.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"638\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_27-425x638.jpg\" alt=\"rock that looks like a sinking ship\" class=\"wp-image-8378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_27-425x638.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_27-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_27-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_27.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>This rock looks like a sinking ship<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The bigger one is another story. The entrance is at the right. When I asked the locals for direction, they looked concern, as if it&#8217;s a bad idea. They warned me that the trail is not in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_28.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_28-425x283.jpg\" alt=\"Azlan clearing the bush that blocks the trail\" class=\"wp-image-8379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_28-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_28-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_28-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_28.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Azlan clearing the bush that blocks the trail<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I just proceeded anyway and walked into the wood, just after 15 Metres a dense bush was in my way, I was stuck. Luckily, Azlan, a local from Tamparuli, came to &#8220;rescue&#8221; by using his machete to clear the trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_29.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_29-425x283.jpg\" alt=\"On the way to the biggest boat rock\" class=\"wp-image-8380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_29-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_29-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_29-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_29.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>On the way to the biggest boat rock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I followed Azlan to pass through the dense wood and narrow steep trail. Azlan climbs this hill regularly so he knows the place really well. In fact, he is the one who opens the trail to the big boat rock. He said he had cleared the trail in Jan but the undergrowth flourished again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_30.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_30-425x283.jpg\" alt=\"Azlan, the one who opens the trail to the huge boat rock\" class=\"wp-image-8381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_30-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_30-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_30-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_30.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Azlan is the one who opens the trail to the huge boat rock.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After 23 minutes of painfully slow move on steep and slippery trail, Azlan stopped at a big rock and said &#8220;It&#8217;s here.&#8221; I didn&#8217;t see any boat rock. He added, &#8220;You are on top of the boat rock. You need to descend to the side to have a better look.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_31.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_31-425x283.jpg\" alt=\"Big boat rock\" class=\"wp-image-8382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_31-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_31-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_31-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_31.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Big boat rock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>He is right. At one side, the boat rock looks like the hull of a cargo ship. I don&#8217;t really recommend you visit this rock due to safety. If you must go, bring insect repellant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_32.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_32-425x283.jpg\" alt=\"huge boat rock\" class=\"wp-image-8383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_32-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_32-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_32-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_32.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>This boat rock is really huge. Did you see the &#8220;snake head rock&#8221;?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then we descend to another side. From this angle, the rock really looks like a ship that has 3 layers of decks. Two ladies, Zoom and Farah were following us, I included them in the photos so you can see the scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_33.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_33-425x283.jpg\" alt=\"Closer look of the boat rock\" class=\"wp-image-8384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_33-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_33-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_33-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_33.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Closer look of the boat rock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Azlan is a civil servant working in Tuaran. Though he is 52 years old, he remains very fit and climb Bukit Perahu up and down 5 times to train for climbathon (mountain race).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get there<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you reach Tamparuli town, which is about 30 minutes by car from Kota Kinabalu City, turn to <strong>Jalan Tamparuli Togop<\/strong> Road (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com.my\/maps\/@6.1351875,116.2691381,3a,60y,181.93h,80.44t\/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1soW_VOO8_d3LiZ3QxwsqH2A!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see Street View map<\/a>) beside the police station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_34.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"319\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_34-425x319.jpg\" alt=\"The starting point of the hike next to the road\" class=\"wp-image-8385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_34-425x319.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_34-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_34-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/20170603_34.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The starting point of the hike is next to the road. Note the signage that reads Puncak St. Veronica<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Just follow the road for about 300 Metres, the starting point will be at at your left (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com.my\/maps\/@6.1314549,116.2739358,3a,60y,76.55h,74.17t\/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sacSqazZXhv_iUJE3Rf1Kcw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see Street View map<\/a>, <strong>GPS Coordinate:<\/strong> 6.131424, 116.273830). If you come in the morning during weekends, you would see many cars parked at the roadside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the starting point, there is a sign that reads &#8220;Laluan Jalan Salip ke Puncak St. Veronica&#8221; (translated as: Way of the Cross to St. Veronica Peak). There is a house there so be quiet. 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