Hiking in Singapore

[Visiting Wombat]

Where would you blokes recommend to hike in Singapore? Is the MacRitchie treetrop track worth the crowds? 
 

It doesn’t have to be a cruisey — but bonus points if the scenery (both natural and male) is pretty…

 

Thanks fellas!!

[T Gunner]

Yes MacRitchie treetop track is worth the hike but can be tiring (probably 3 hrs or so) depending on your pace. But what greeted you is the panoramic views especially when you are on the suspension bridge. The entire route is about 9-10km if I’m not wrong so best is go in the early morning before it hit noon. 
 

Think cruise is the last thing on my mind as I just want to complete the trail 😅 Perhaps only one cruise there are the monkeys 😆

[Visiting Wombat]

3 minutes ago, T Gunner said:

Yes MacRitchie treetop track is worth the hike but can be tiring (probably 3 hrs or so) depending on your pace. But what greeted you is the panoramic views especially when you are on the suspension bridge. The entire route is about 9-10km if I’m not wrong so best is go in the early morning before it hit noon. 
 

Think cruise is the last thing on my mind as I just want to complete the trail 😅 Perhaps only one cruise there are the monkeys 😆

 

Brilliant; thanks mate. I'll make sure to wear my shortest shorts for the monkeys!!

 

[mate69]

But it's so damn hot omg

how to even go hiking with all that heat and humidity killing even before one steps out the door

[Visiting Wombat]

4 minutes ago, mate69 said:

But it's so damn hot omg

how to even go hiking with all that heat and humidity killing even before one steps out the door

 

Working up a sweat can be fun... But really, I'm just hoping to bust some jetlag 🙂

[Sweetie Pie]

1 hour ago, Visiting Wombat said:

 

 I'll make sure to wear my shortest shorts for the monkeys!!

 

Not a good idea.  Before you hunt for "monkeys", there the real monkeys are fierce and attacked in packs.  

 

Talking about hiking.  Perhaps someone ought to plan a CNY hike, particularly for those who wanted to get away from nosy relatives or those who were lonely throughout the extended holidays and didn't want to listen to their neighbour celebrating loudly and noisy childrens, grandchildren screaming like monkeys nearby.

Edited December 28, 2024 by Sweetie Pie

[Thatguy642]

Hiking in SG is pretty meh unfortunately. You can try trekking in Pulau Ubin, some secret spots around the island and it’s definitely the closest you get to ‘nature’ because of the lack of tall buildings on the island. I don’t know if there’s a nature reserve in sg where you can look in any direction and not have a building blocking what would’ve been a wonderful, undisturbed view of the horizon.

 

cool city though! 

Edited December 29, 2024 by Thatguy642

[Visiting Wombat]

8 hours ago, Thatguy642 said:

Hiking in SG is pretty meh unfortunately. You can try trekking in Pulau Ubin, some secret spots around the island and it’s definitely the closest you get to ‘nature’ because of the lack of tall buildings on the island. I don’t know if there’s a nature reserve in sg where you can look in any direction and not have a building blocking what would’ve been a wonderful, undisturbed view of the horizon.

 

cool city though! 

thanks for the tip, mate!! I’ll have to get out to the islands to check out the difference (and find that horizon!).

[Sweetie Pie]

18 hours ago, Thatguy642 said:

I don’t know if there’s a nature reserve in sg where you can look in any direction and not have a building blocking

 

There are no tall structures to be seen as you enter Singapore's nature reserve catchment area (MacRichie reservoir to Mandai Zoo) ; instead, you are surrounded by towering trees.  Don't think it is boring,  people tend to get lost inside and not knowing how to get out before search squad team is deployed.   If lucky, you may be awarded an interview to share your frightening experiences.

Edited December 30, 2024 by Sweetie Pie

[bluerunner]

On 12/28/2024 at 9:22 AM, T Gunner said:

Yes MacRitchie treetop track is worth the hike but can be tiring (probably 3 hrs or so) depending on your pace. But what greeted you is the panoramic views especially when you are on the suspension bridge. The entire route is about 9-10km if I’m not wrong so best is go in the early morning before it hit noon. 
 

Think cruise is the last thing on my mind as I just want to complete the trail 😅 Perhaps only one cruise there are the monkeys 😆

You are right. I got chase by monkeys a few time while running there. More and more monkeys are out from the forest when it's sunny but not too warm e.g. in the late morning and early evening. Don't let them seeing you holding plastic bag or small packet or even small water bottle in your hand. The monkeys will snatch it from you and they can be rather aggressive.

Oh yes...it's very crowded nowadays. Too crowded to run inside, sometimes.

Edited December 30, 2024 by bluerunner
Added info

[k13v]

48 minutes ago, bluerunner said:

You are right. I got chase by monkeys a few time while running there. More and more monkeys are out from the forest when it's sunny but not too warm e.g. in the late morning and early evening. Don't let them seeing you holding plastic bag or small packet or even small water bottle in your hand. The monkeys will snatch it from you and they can be rather aggressive.

Oh yes...it's very crowded nowadays. Too crowded to run inside, sometimes.

Reward them with big red onion and they will protect your run

[HC-B]

On 12/28/2024 at 7:44 AM, Visiting Wombat said:

Where would you blokes recommend to hike in Singapore? Is the MacRitchie treetrop track worth the crowds? 
 

It doesn’t have to be a cruisey — but bonus points if the scenery (both natural and male) is pretty…

 

Thanks fellas!!

There are lots of hiking opportunities in Singapore.

 

The better ones are further away from the city or central area, you can consider Tampines Eco Park, Changi Coastal Walk, or MacRitchie Treetop.

 

Just factor in a minimum of half a day at least for to and fro. Bring sufficient water (it’s humid and muggy here), a protein or chocolate bar or two, a cap, sunglasses, insect repellent, and an extra set of dry clothes and a towel if you come across showering facilities.

[Sweetie Pie]

41 minutes ago, k13v said:

Reward them with big red onion and they will protect your run

No use.  Your banana is too attractive to be ignored. 

Edited December 31, 2024 by Sweetie Pie

[k13v]

If you trek from rifle range , you can read Thomson, Venus drive... Then to bishan park... Many path to go. They building more walk path

[Visiting Wombat]

9 minutes ago, HC-B said:

There are lots of hiking opportunities in Singapore.

 

The better ones are further away from the city or central area, you can consider Tampines Eco Park, Changi Coastal Walk, or MacRitchie Treetop.

 

Just factor in a minimum of half a day at least for to and fro. Bring sufficient water (it’s humid and muggy here), a protein or chocolate bar or two, a cap, sunglasses, insect repellent, and an extra set of dry clothes and a towel if you come across showering facilities.

thanks for this advice, mate!! I’ll do all of the above. Do you have a favourite of the walks you’ve named there?

[HC-B]

Just now, Visiting Wombat said:

thanks for this advice, mate!! I’ll do all of the above. Do you have a favourite of the walks you’ve named there?

Tampines Eco Park was a surprise—saw lots of different types of birds, lush greenery, and interesting riverlets and streams, almost natural looking and pseudo safari like.

 

Remember to set off really early and reach early, like 7.00am, to beat the oppressive heat and humidity. It starts to get really hot by 9.00am. Even in December.

[Visiting Wombat]

1 minute ago, HC-B said:

Tampines Eco Park was a surprise—saw lots of different types of birds, lush greenery, and interesting riverlets and streams, almost natural looking and pseudo safari like.

 

Remember to set off really early and reach early, like 7.00am, to beat the oppressive heat and humidity. It starts to get really hot by 9.00am. Even in December.

sounds fantastic — I’d better check it out if I can drag myself out of bed that early. Appreciate your advice, mate.