Waterfall and Nature Trails

As you come down from the canopy walk, go towards the signage that shows the direction to the picnic area by following the water pipelines and you will soon encounter an area where you can have some fun in the water. The water is refreshing and cool. Remember to wear a good walking shoes, bring along your towel, drinking water and some foodstuff as there are no shops up in the jungle. A can of insect repellant will come in handy especially if you encounter some mosquitoes or other insects along the way.

There are a few nature trails that you can explore. The popular ones are the Keruing Trail and the Salleh Nature Trail. Make sure you purchase the brochures for both trails that will show you what to see as you move along the trail. For those who are keen to learn more of the plants, prior reading before starting your journey is highly recommended. The brochure cost only RM1 per copy.

Of particular interest is the "puzzle-like" pattern of the individual tree crowns separated by gaps and outlined against the sky. This phenomenon is called "Crown Shyness". The reason for its name is because the leaf tips of the Dryobalanops aromatica appear to be shy towards their own kind, hence forming the gap. This tree is also known as kapur tree and has a nice-smelling exudate known as camphor, one of the main component of making ointment. The ointment is used for stomach massages after child delivery.

Canopy Walkway

Of particular interest is the park's canopy walkway that you must not miss. This canopy is suspended 30m from the ground and spans over 200m. Be bold and walk through the hanging canopy and you will be able to see the breath-taking view of the city and the greeneries of the forest. Other activites that you can do include camping, family and team building activities, picnic near the waterfall and jogging.

In order to go to the canopy walk, you will need to purchase a ticket from the souvenir counter which is located in the same building as the information counter. The cost is RM5/adult and RM1/child. The walkway is open everyday from 9:30am until 2:30pm. It is closed on Mondays and Fridays. The reason for its closure in the afternoon is because of the strong wind that blows in the afternoon. In order to reach the canopy walkway on time before its closure, it is always advisable to allocate 1 hour journey from the information counter. If you are fit, you will probably reach the canopy walkway in 30 minutes time. For a big group, a guide can be requested for a fee or RM80 to RM100.

What is FRIM

The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) is a statutory agency of the Government of Malaysia, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. FRIM promotes sustainable management and optimal use of forest resources in Malaysia by generating knowledge and technology through research, development and application in tropical forestry. FRIM is located in Kepong, near Kuala Lumpur.