April Monthly Meet - Sg Lepuk Waterfalls

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Hulu Langat, Klang Valleys favourite background for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
You might have heard of many attractions of the area, such as Gunung Nuang, Gabai Waterfalls, Sungai Congkak.

Does Sungai Lepuk ring a bell?

Sungai Lepuk is one of the least known waterfalls of Hulu Langat. It takes quite an effort to get into it, but the rewards are justifiable. 


What?
1 hour plus hike. clear trail. mostly uphill, but won't feel like dying. good training for those going Mount K. Orang asli villages. Unspoilt Rainforest. Waterfall ending. Turquoise clear swimming pool!
Where? 
Sungai Lepuk, Hulu Langat.
When? 
11th April 2009 (Saturday).

Meeting point?
Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT / KTM Station. 

Itinerary
8.00am (SHARP) Meet up at Bandar Tasik Selatan Station
9.00am Arrive trek start point & parking. Put on hiking shoes and sweat bandanna.
9.10am Arrive Mystery Meeting Point. Ice Breakers and Meeting.
9.40am Start hike into waterfall.
10.15am Reach Burly Tree checkpoint. Rub tombol for good luck. Final assault uphill!!
10.40am Arrive waterfall. FUN TIME!
11.40am Hike out of Waterfall
12.30pm End of hike. Transfer back to Bandar Tasik Selatan Station.

what to bring?
walking shoes/strappy sandals. active wear. swimming trunks/bikinis. change of clothes. drinking water. snacks of chocolates and biscuits. 
Portable stoves. Milo. Coffee. Maggi Mee. Mushroom Soup. Nasi lemak dengan ayam masak merah.

How much?
Raleigh KL members RM5
Non-members RM8
small token fee covers light snacks and shared parking + petrol costs. 

To register, please send your details to skills@raleighinternational.org.my and include:
1. NAME
2. TEL NO
3. can you drive? and offer the services of your car on that day?

Registration deadline is 9th April (Thursday) 9pm. tick. tock. tick. tock.

*All those who fail to register, and do not drive, will risk a 60km walk on foot to the trek start point, which can be achieved in an estimated time of 3 to 4 hours. If you are an adventure racer or marathon runner, perhaps you can cut that down to 2 hours.
**The same applies to those who are not at Bandar Tasik Selatan Station at 8am.

Regards,
Pei Ting


Poh-E

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