alien Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 The walk from MacRitchie to Bt TImah Nature Reserve totaling about 11km is a bit challenging but rewarding. Did the trails a long time ago, thought of doing it again. The hike can be fun and great for building health and fitness too.Quite a challenging walk from bt timah to macritchie vs. Saw the sign stated abt 11km but i never try the walk. Maybe scare along the route encounter snakes, haha. Quote 对自己好是一种幸福， 对别人好是一种积福。 Spend time counting your blessings, not airing your complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 2 entrances?... hmmm...yes, correct, the big open grass patch was the pivotal point haha... this calls for drastic measures then, i will jio that fren there again and this time will take photographic evidence of the entrance haha!Ya, 2 entrances. First one is nearer to the rifle range rd side, n the path from tis entrance will lead back to the visitor carpark area. The other entrance is further down the grass patch, somewhere in the middle which hide behind some trees. No sign at tis entrance, but the path will lead to cave path back into the main rd path inside bt timah nature. Quote 对自己好是一种幸福， 对别人好是一种积福。 Spend time counting your blessings, not airing your complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Did a long walk from Kent Ridge to Henderson waves/Southern bridge to Harbourfront. Very scenic view. And did try walk at macritchie bef sunset. Nice embience n view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam1233 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 any one organising one soon?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passby Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Suppose to go last two Sundays, but was raining... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alson Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Lets organised one Nature Walk soon ~~~ Quote "Success has nothing to do with what you Gain or Accomplish for Yourself.It's What You have Done for Others." "Development of a country has nothing to do with High Economic Growth Rates, Its about to what extent have Human Life in the country been Enriched." By Myself ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkflame Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 The Kent Ride to HarbourFront nature walk sounds interesting. I will take a nice slow walk by myself soon. Alson 1 Quote I'm always running after you. You are my ideal. You are me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicenewyorker Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 I wanna go but too humid in SG...maybe late nites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dark_jedi Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 The Kent Ride to HarbourFront nature walk sounds interesting. I will take a nice slow walk by myself soon. hello fellow cancerian, can i stalk you at the kent ride? hehehe ;p i nvr been along that route before oso... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkflame Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 hello fellow cancerian, can i stalk you at the kent ride? hehehe ;p i nvr been along that route before oso...Haha you can use the Force to sniff me out Quote I'm always running after you. You are my ideal. You are me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam1233 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 so anyone organising one or don't mind me tagging along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyc Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 The Kent Ride to HarbourFront nature walk sounds interesting.I will take a nice slow walk by myself soon. I suggest you might want to do a brisk walk instead. My estimate is you might take about an hour to walk from Kent Ridge through Hort Park, up Alexandra Arch (almost an hour) and Forest Walk to Henderson Wave (1/2 hr), Henderson Wave thru Mount Faber than down to Habour Front (almost an hour). I wanna go but too humid in SG...maybe late nitesIndeed a good idea as there isn't much over head shelter from too hot sun or sudden rain but day and night view are world apart. If you time it close to dusk time, than by the time you reach Harbour Front, you may go over to St James Power House if you legs are still up for it or stroll over to Keppel Bay for a more quiet evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 I suggest you might want to do a brisk walk instead. My estimate is you might take about an hour to walk from Kent Ridge through Hort Park, up Alexandra Arch (almost an hour) and Forest Walk to Henderson Wave (1/2 hr), Henderson Wave thru Mount Faber than down to Habour Front (almost an hour). Indeed a good idea as there isn't much over head shelter from too hot sun or sudden rain but day and night view are world apart. If you time it close to dusk time, than by the time you reach Harbour Front, you may go over to St James Power House if you legs are still up for it or stroll over to Keppel Bay for a more quiet evening.Seems like total number of hrs from kent ridge to harbour front is 2.5hrs! Quote 对自己好是一种幸福， 对别人好是一种积福。 Spend time counting your blessings, not airing your complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyc Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Seems like total number of hrs from kent ridge to harbour front is 2.5hrs!Just a rough estimate on my part but i do take time to stop and 'smell the roses'. If the intension is to walk the distance than maybe a much shorter time is needed. I didn't time myself the last time i walk so roughly guessing here to give those going a little guide so at least you can make plans for the end of journey. Be it to go home or a simple makan session. It is definitely not a short trip you can finish in an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dark_jedi Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 you guys are not going to believe what happened today - came across a "skeleton" of a simian young/pre-juvenile (?) just next to the dirtbike track at bukit timah... most likely planted there by someone who is too free lol... (can't attach the image because clicking the "Image" and "My Media" not able to open directly from my lappie folder) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 you guys are not going to believe what happened today - came across a "skeleton" of a simian young/pre-juvenile (?) just next to the dirtbike track at bukit timah... most likely planted there by someone who is too free lol... (can't attach the image because clicking the "Image" and "My Media" not able to open directly from my lappie folder)U didnt call police?! Quote 对自己好是一种幸福， 对别人好是一种积福。 Spend time counting your blessings, not airing your complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydontay Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 will try out the walk frm alexandra to harbour front next mon in morning when not so hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatlife Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Will have to hit the trails in November and December (either run or hike) to train for upcoming trail events.Likely MacRitchie and Bukit Timah reserves.Looking forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Will have to hit the trails in November and December (either run or hike) to train for upcoming trail events.Likely MacRitchie and Bukit Timah reserves.Looking forward Macritchie seems like more suitable for running than bt timah reserves. Bt timah reserves better for hiking. Quote 对自己好是一种幸福， 对别人好是一种积福。 Spend time counting your blessings, not airing your complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Have been doing hiking for quite sometime n notice tht majority pple who hike at bt timah are mostly uncles n aunties, wonder how come it is not popular with youngsters? Quote 对自己好是一种幸福， 对别人好是一种积福。 Spend time counting your blessings, not airing your complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thickhead79 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Have been doing hiking for quite sometime n notice tht majority pple who hike at bt timah are mostly uncles n aunties, wonder how come it is not popular with youngsters?young ppl all FB computer where got time to go walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 young ppl all FB computer where got time to go walkHaha, u dun need to spend lots of time hiking. Quote 对自己好是一种幸福， 对别人好是一种积福。 Spend time counting your blessings, not airing your complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyc Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Have been doing hiking for quite sometime n notice tht majority pple who hike at bt timah are mostly uncles n aunties, wonder how come it is not popular with youngsters?most elderly who do walking/hiking do to prevent stiff joints or age-related ailments since jogging/running would be more stressful for them. Whereas youngsters this days prefer gyms or jogging around work area/estate more pleasant. Hiking in nature parks seems like an alienated task. To enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature are kind of strange and 'forbidden' and only suited for more senior of age. Infact our island are full of greenery but how many of us take the time to appreciate? Most would rather take a bus even if it is a one to two stops away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 most elderly who do walking/hiking do to prevent stiff joints or age-related ailments since jogging/running would be more stressful for them. Whereas youngsters this days prefer gyms or jogging around work area/estate more pleasant. Hiking in nature parks seems like an alienated task. To enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature are kind of strange and 'forbidden' and only suited for more senior of age. Infact our island are full of greenery but how many of us take the time to appreciate? Most would rather take a bus even if it is a one to two stops away.Haha, no wonder when i tell my friends tht i now active in nature walking, they said why i do old pple exercise? Actually besides nature walk, i also got do running n gym lor, just add in more variety in exercise. After started natue walk, now i do enjoy the tranquility n beauty of nature. Quote 对自己好是一种幸福， 对别人好是一种积福。 Spend time counting your blessings, not airing your complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyc Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 After started natue walk, now i do enjoy the tranquility n beauty of nature. walking alone gives great satisfaction and sometimes rather haunting and scary. The breaking sound of twigs. Cricket sound that appear out of nowhere. The rustling sound of birds movement. Expecting the unexpected. I had on some occasion had baby snake drop down in my line of track. Creepiest feeling I had was along Mandai reservoir after a rain and still having cool light drizzle. As I walk alone on the quiet road, monkeys of all ages, shapes and sizes were just out in the open. As I try to make my way pass them, they seems to be looking at my every move. At some point, it gave me a chill up my spine, I just wanted to run for dear life... So afraid they attack me. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Agreed, walking alone indeed quite scary at some times, although the feeling more satisfaction, cos u can manage ur own speed n pace. As if u walk with someone, if the other person fitness level is not on par with u, u find u will have problem catching up or he has problem following ur speed n pace.Many times walking alone along the trails really must prepared for the unexpected situation for animals to appear in ur track. I also encountered snake "strolling" infront of my track n many monkeys at the trails! Haha. Quote 对自己好是一种幸福， 对别人好是一种积福。 Spend time counting your blessings, not airing your complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyc Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 I actually like the unexpected. It makes the walk more memorable. I much prefer the lone walk. If with friend/s than it better not be a case of who not catching up with who. Than what is the whole point of the walk. Suppose to enjoy the walk not have a race to finish line...lol Strangely at times I walk with earphones and jump when I got caught by surprise since I couldn't hear the surrounding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wldsbtm Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) There was a snake in a tree last weekend just next to the path, suddenly all the photographers appeared out of nowehere, so funny Edited January 17, 2014 by wldsbtm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 There was a snake in a tree last weekend just next to the path, suddenly all the photographers appeared out of nowehere, so funnyMaybe those pple seldom go nature walk, thts y when they see reptile or animals appeared, they find it very exciting. Last weekend while walking my nature walk, saw one baby snake 'walked' across my path tht i was walking! Quote 对自己好是一种幸福， 对别人好是一种积福。 Spend time counting your blessings, not airing your complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemarlin Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I just came back from taidung (台东）recently and I really miss the mountain stay. I would like to plan a trekking event to explore the bukit timah reserves. My friends spotted some mouse deer and a sambal deer around upper seletar reservoir area. Is there any one keen in exploring the area to spot some wild lives ? Maybe can shot some photos as well. Quote sleepy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam1233 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I just came back from taidung (台东）recently and I really miss the mountain stay. I would like to plan a trekking event to explore the bukit timah reserves. My friends spotted some mouse deer and a sambal deer around upper seletar reservoir area. Is there any one keen in exploring the area to spot some wild lives ? Maybe can shot some photos as well. Hey bluemarlin, i'm interested in this. Keep me posted please. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 If anyone keen to do a nature walk, please keep me posted too. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 interested too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Prismaticone Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I'm interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydontay Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 when, where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces87 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Walking is tougher than running. Takes a lot of effort and patience. On the bright side we get to enjoy the scenery and take things at slower pace. I would love to join any walk if there is any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longpath Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) It's a healthy activity and i am more then happy to go if my schedule allows. Edited July 5, 2014 by Longpath Quote Sometimes I find myself in the middle of nowhere and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, I found myself. Memory of David - http://www.blowingwi...showtopic=37397Last Page - http://www.blowingwind.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=52355 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charvo87 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 I have been thinking of going around sg to see different historical sites, places and old buildings. Sg too fast paced for urban developement, must see it before they are conpletely gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces87 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 I have been thinking of going around sg to see different historical sites, places and old buildings. Sg too fast paced for urban developement, must see it before they are conpletely gone. Yes, before everything gone. Poof!!! Replaced by tall erected architecture... Pulau Ubin is still the best, I can see the sky, nature and kampong at one place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydontay Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Great that someone can organize the nature walk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawbird Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Should visit Bukit timah reserve before it's close for maintenance.. Quote line id: ask with a dp at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zAcOn Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Any plan coming soon? Would like to join since i m new in sg, hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radialhead Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Me and my hiking partner are avid hikers and we both love the outdoors. We feel our free time is better spent in the outdoors and in the forest. We both like to run (though not competitively) and hiking was a natural extension for us. We're planning to do the moderate-difficult Woodcutter Trail next month. It'll probably be on a Saturday from morning to afternoon. From the reviews by other hikers, it seems scary/daunting but we're adventurous and we're up to the challenge. It doesn't mean though that we're stupid so we're doing all the research we can get online before doing the trail. Will keep all the interested guys posted on the details as soon as we finalized it. Woodcutter trail review (2013): http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/75823/Old-Upper-Thomson-Road-Upper-Seletar-5 Woodcutter trail map: http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/2128811 We need:- guys/girls who have done this trail before so you can be our guide- people who know how to use/read/understand GPS positioning (if we can't find someone who has done this trail before) We welcome:- Serious/ enthusiast/ amateur hikers- Guys/girls. We're also straight-friendly. - Anyone who can stand the heat, sweat, mosquitoes, get soaked by river water or rain (if ever we encounter it)- Positive and friendly. People who like to complain defeats the purpose of this hike. IMPORTANT: There will be NO sex/fun during the hike. Join other BW hiking groups for that. Me and my hiking partner are amateurs and we hiked several trails including the very muddy old SIN-MAL railway from Kranji to Buona Vista, the creepy night hike through MacRitchie Reservoir and the raining-soaking-wet-with-no-shelter Mandai to Bukit Panjang forest hike. Everyone is welcome! Edited July 27, 2014 by radialhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lekoopi Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 hi radialhead, I am keen to join in the woodcutter trail. Can I join in?Went once before few years back, not easy to find that trail. Cannot rem the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passby Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Did that trail some years ago during active NS days... started from Mandai, ending at Old Thomson Road... nice route... vegetation can be quite dense at certain stretch, so GPS be of limited use.Also, that's the first and only time I actually encounter a small tree snake in our nature reserve or outfield environment.Standby basic compass and waterproofed paper map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces87 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I am interested in the woodcutter trail too.Do update on the adventure. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trxsuspension Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Me and my hiking partner are avid hikers and we both love the outdoors. We feel our free time is better spent in the outdoors and in the forest. We both like to run (though not competitively) and hiking was a natural extension for us. We're planning to do the moderate-difficult Woodcutter Trail next month. It'll probably be on a Saturday from morning to afternoon. From the reviews by other hikers, it seems scary/daunting but we're adventurous and we're up to the challenge. It doesn't mean though that we're stupid so we're doing all the research we can get online before doing the trail. Will keep all the interested guys posted on the details as soon as we finalized it. ... woodcutter's trail is not opened to the public. if you go in, it's considered trespassing. i read that it's $200 fine if the rangers caught you. do it at your own risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radialhead Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Thanks for the info. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Metamorphosis Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I would like to go for nature walks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radialhead Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Hey guys. We're doing Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve this Saturday/16 August. PM me for more info. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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