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Jan 5, 2024 · Swing by the Active Garden to work up a sweat, gaze at aquatic life around the Dragonfly and Kingfisher Lakes, make a splash with the fam at the Children’s Garden, and stroll around the Kingfisher Wetlands Trail. For a peek into Singapore’s culture, head to the Heritage Gardens.
- Bukit Timah Nature Reserve – Fastest way to our highest peak. The closest thing we have to a mountain in Singapore is Bukit Timah Hill, and it’s nestled in the 163-hectare rainforest of one Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
- Hindhede Nature Park – Mini-ziplines & quarry views. A gentler alternative to the Summit Trail, Hindhede Nature Park has a more family-friendly climb with slower inclines and well-defined footpaths.
- Dairy Farm Nature Park – Hike to the highest point of Singapore. Despite its name, Dairy Farm Nature Park may no longer have farms – but it does have trails for avid and beginner hikers alike.
- MacRitchie Loop – Hike around Singapore’s largest reservoir. With a 25m-high suspended bridge, waterfront boardwalks, and lookout towers, MacRitchie Reservoir Park has it all.
- The Southern Ridges – Connects 5 parks in 1 trail. Southern Ridges covers 10km of green, open spaces that connect Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park, and Labrador Nature Reserve.
- Fort Canning Park – Hike through historic WWII spots. Of course, Singapore’s iconic Fort Canning Park has to be on this list. This small hill, only slightly higher than 60m, is a nature sanctuary right smack in the middle of the city.
- MacRitchie Nature Trail & Reservoir Park – 3 different hiking terrains. A famous venue for cross-country races and nature trails, MacRitchie Reservoir deserves a spot on this list.
- MacRitchie Treetop Walk – Views from a 25m-high bridge. Getting to the Treetop Walk might be rather tough with its steep slopes and uneven terrain, but the 250m bridge makes it totally worth the effort.
Jan 29, 2018 · A special interest group to bring like-minded people together to explore the wilder side of Singapore and potentially other activities beyond Singapore. You must be a nature lover, love trekking or hiking and is not afraid of bugs and the sun! For media/commercial enquiries: joven@singaporehikers.com.
Jul 23, 2019 · Whether it’s scaling up Mount Kinabalu in Sabah or embarking on unforgiving Everest expeditions, hiking is no easy task. Especially when you’re a beginner, climbing up a mountain in a foreign land might seem even more daunting.
Standing at 164 metres above ground level, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is known to be Singapore’s highest peak and is a crowd favourite among novice and experienced hikers. Its diverse ecosystem is home to an abundance of animal and insect species, native flora and fauna, as well as unique tree species.
Besides the Bukit Timah Railway Station and the truss railway bridges, you can also head to the nearby Singapore Quarry where you can spot rare birds, fishes, turtles and even monitor lizards if ...
