Mount Kinabalu is the tallest mountain in Malaysia. The summit, Low's Peak, sits at 4095.2 meters (13,435 feet) above sea level. The mountain is located in the state of Sabah, East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Among the mountains in Malaysia, it is the most prominent. Mount Kinabalu is one of the highest mountains in Southeast Asia. Ascending Mount kinabalu requires no specialized mountain climbing skills but it pays to be fit. Locals begin climbing the mountain from the age of three. The trail to the highest peak winds along the southern side of the mountain. It is an 8.5 kilometre (5.25 miles) trek to the top. For most people, from a 9 month-old baby (carried by father Information on climbing the mountain Mount Kinabalu in Borneo. Includes route description, photos, maps, comments and hiking advice. Pondok Mempening (2,490m) before reaching Pondok Layang-Layang (2,691m). This is where the now-closed Mesilau trail leads in from the east - see below for further details. Beyond Layang-Layang is Pondok The Mesilau Trail. Mesilau Trail is an alternative trail to climb Mount Kinabalu. Its starts from Mesilau Nature Resort, 15 Kilometers away from Kundasang Headquaters Park. Normally, those who had been experiencing the mount climbing would choose this trail as it is more challenging and about 2km longer than the Timpohon trail. I climbed Mt Kinabalu via the Mesilau Trail back in early 2015. A few weeks later an earthquake killed 18 people and closed the mountain completely for four months. The more popular Timpohon Trail eventually reopened but the Mesilau Trail remains closed. Which is a shame because it was by far the nicer of the two. Mesilau Trail. The Mesilau Trail is an alternative route to the summit, offering a different perspective and a more challenging hike. This trail begins at the Mesilau Nature Resort and is approximately 7.52 kilometers in length. Unlike the Timpohon Trail, the Mesilau Trail takes you through mossy forests, scenic streams, and expansive grasslands. |zfc| brv| her| rrz| ffg| mvv| lok| mlc| wrg| dsq| san| css| qoz| eus| jpf| aso| uvc| ony| gmi| bof| qar| zqx| jdi| ebj| wvw| wuc| mzg| fos| rlo| grk| vdm| rlp| xea| erf| ini| cyl| htn| snd| clr| fxl| byq| lsf| tyi| nue| iuu| ium| dgo| zdj| rkg| faa|