Here are 10 hiking trails in and around Kuala Lumpur:
1. Bukit Bogra

Height: 400m
Cost: Free, only parking charges
Total time: 1-2 hours to ascent
Location: Broga, Semenyih Malaysia
2. Bukit Kiara Trail – A hikers paradise

Height: 250m
Total Time: 1hr 20 mins walking
Location: Bukit Kiara Trail, Sungai Penchala, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3. Bukit Tabur

Height: 446m
Cost: You will require an official permit that charges MYR5 per person.
Total time: Will take 4 hours to cover
Location: Hulu Gombak Forest Reserve, Selangor, Malaysia
4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)

Height: 150m canopy walk
Cost: RM1 for citizens and students, RM5 for non-citizens
Timings: open during weekdays
Location: Jalan Frim, Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia, 52109 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia
5. Klang Gates Quartz Ridge
This ridge is a quartz dyke that runs through the northeast region of Kuala Lumpur. It has different forms of terrain, being a quartz dyke so it can be a bit challenging and can sweat you out. The hike up to the ridge top is breathtaking. The view is worth the struggle as you get to see the city’s skyline from one side and the beautiful reservoir and the forest reserve from the other. To climb the ridge, you have to register with the forest department employee at the beginning of the trail.Height: 446m
Cost: RM5 per person
Total time: 2 ½ hours, this is open only during the weekends
Location: Persiaran Bukit Melawati, 68000, Selangor, Malaysia
6. Kemensah off-road Trail
This hiking trail is a quite popular track for ATV, mountain bikers, and cyclists. It is a beautiful trail that passes through a forest and orchids. It may seem like a part of rural Malaysia. You can start the trail Butik Tbubir and continue this path to see the gorgeous view around including the Ampang falls.Height: 493m
Cost: Free, charges for ATV rides
Timing: 1 hour
Location: Unnamed Road, 68000, Selangor, Malaysia
7. Bukit Gasing

Just 20 minutes off the Federal Highway, this is a known hiking trail in Kuala Lumpur ideal for people looking for a good hike. Spanning over 100 hectares, this forest reserve has multiple tracks making it more fun and engaging. From easy to steep trails, anyone can scale these roads in the forest reserve and capture stunning views of the city below. It will take 1-2 hours to cover each trail to get to the suspension bridge and lookout point near the Telekom tower.Height: 160m
Cost: Free
Timings: 1 hr 40 mins
Location: Kuala Lumpur 51200 Malaysia
8. Chiling Waterfall

Height: 400m
Cost: RM1 per person
Timings: Takes 1 hour to reach the falls, open only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Location: 44000 Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor, Malaysia
9. Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve
Another popular hiking trail in Kuala Lumpur is Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve. Located in the Greater Kuala Lumpur area, this is a stretch of 1200 hectares of forest. It is well known among the residents who come here for family weekends for picnics and a good workout. It is slightly steep in the beginning but continues to get easier later. You will be able to get a good view of the city from certain levels and there are a few streams that you must wade through. There is a coconut vendor at the end of the trails from where you can refresh yourself from the tiring hike.Height: 233m
Cost: Free
Timings: 1 ½ hours
Location: 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia
10. KL Forest Eco Park

Height: 70m
Cost: Free
Timings: 1hr or more
Location: Bukit Nanas, Jalan Puncak, Off Jalan P. Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur
Tips for hiking in Kuala Lumpur
- Always carry enough water during your hikes as you may not find any stalls in some of the trails.
- Carry insect repellents.
- A change of clothes would be useful to carry out as you sweat profusely and get through the muddy terrains.
- Terrains like Bukit Tabur and other tough trails would require gloves and some gears for safety.
- Choose the location according to your experience and training.
- Wearing the right shoes is an absolute necessity.
- May to July would be the ideal time to visit Kuala Lumpur as it’s the dry season and you won’t have to worry about the rain. There is always an escape from the concrete jungle that we live in and it’s up to us to save our nature and keep its integrity. Kuala Lumpur’s trails keep the perfect balance with its glamorous city.