GUNUNG YONG YAP, PERAK DARUL RIDZUAN - Part 3

After a short rest at Simpang Y, we continue our way to the peak. Passerby did say that the distance between Simpang Y and the peak should only take you another half an hour. Well, guess what ? Actually it took another one and a half hour to reach.

The track is quite muddy. Full with tree roots, you will have to climb your way up using this roots. Even though quite tough, but the view of the mossy forest is quite nice.

After all the hustle  and bustle finally we reach the peak. The time now is roughly 4.00 pm. Looks like we are the second one to arrive (from our group). Well, on the peak, not only us there, but others as well. There's a bunch of student (which started their journey earlier) already arrive here. More than 40 people of them all together.

Before you climb your last slope to the peak, there will have 2 turns. On the right is where you can see the whole view of the mountains, while on the right is where the marker took place.

ON THE RIGH - THE VIEW

The view here is quite awesome. You can see almost 180 of the whole mountain. Standing area is not big enough, but still, you will manage to catch a nice photo here.

ON THE LEFT - THE MARKER

Well here is where the marker point is. Its an open area which surrounded with trees, and a decent space for you to rest ( some may set their camp here, if they taking to road to YYBTN - Yong Yap, Bubu, Tok Nenek )

Bare in mind that if you walk further toward the closed jungle up front, you will find another view point ( that can see the whole view 360 ). Not many people know this. Depends on the guide, or, from others whose once been here before. Make your effort a little bit more to claim your reward. Trust me, its wort it.

We stay here until 6.30 pm. After gather with the rest of the group, take some photos, have a quick bite, etc, we make our way back to base camp. Spend the night there and make our way back to the parking lot or Kampung Orang Asli the next day.

Overall, the track here is quite challenging. It covers all from crossing rivers, muddy roads, climbing rocks  & roots, and more, but, at the end, the view on top does pays well. All those hard work does worth it when you finally reach the peak. I guess not all nice view comes in easy isn't it ?

Well, if you do planning on taking this trip, make sure to mentally prepared, and do have some sort of fitness. Truly this is not one of those mountain that easy to tame to. Requires an effort.

Have fun & enjoy !