The first river crossing to Chilling falls
There were rumors about another waterfall not far from Chilling waterfall. Not one but several waterfalls actually. My friend Jan suggested that we try to track down one of the waterfalls. Early one Saturday morning, Jan, Meun and I made our way there.
Chilling waterfall is located near Kuala Kubu Bharu, along the trunk road leading up to Fraser’s hill. Each time I visit this place, I can’t help but be amazed at how clean and well maintained this place is. Kudos to the Jabatan Perikanan people for doing such a great job.
We followed the usual trail but just as we are about to arrive at the main waterfall, we took on a different path and started to make our way to the ‘elusive’ waterfall. Right above the main fall are two other waterfalls. We skipped these two waterfalls and headed straight into the jungle, following Jan’s keen sense of smell to waterfalls.
We were walking on what seems to be an abandoned logging trail. We were on and off it. The Orang Asal would have probably been here. I spotted some really interesting markers.
One of the markers I spotted on the trail
Our walk in would probably been faster have it not been for the beautiful surroundings. Meun’s sharp eyes got us stopping every few meters to look at a variety of pitcher plants and even Orchids!
Jan can’t resist taking pictures
Didn’t need to go far to see these beautiful pitcher plants
Meun spotted Orchids along the trail as well
There were several occasions where we had to turn back and retraced our footsteps. There were a lot of secondary bush covering the trail and we had to do some ‘snipping’ to get through. Luckily the place is not covered with thorns.
We found a waterfall. We can’t see the waterfall from the trail we were on. We knew we were near because of the thundering sound of gushing water. We walked a bit further up and started to walk down towards the river. We ended up on the upper part of the falls.
A view of the upper river
Meun looking down the waterfall
What a beauty the waterfall is. Probably about 15meters high. We tried to look for a way down from the top but nothing promising. So, back to the trail we had to go. From the trail, we had to scramble down with the help of ropes. Slashed our way through some fallen bamboo and finally, the waterfall.
Meun at the waterfall. Picture by Jan
I have to say something though. This is not a really safe waterfall to go to. All that gushing water ends up through roughly 3 feet of space downstream. And it is at this 3 feet of space that we had to cross to the other side where there’s more room. Otherwise we would be stuck standing on a giant slippery rock. We did what was necessary to be on the safe side.
Gotta be careful when crossing, Picture by Jan
This is a really beautiful waterfall. But it is definitely not a safe one to be hanging around at. A flash flood would definitely spell disaster.
Jan is probably one dude I know that is really crazy about waterfalls. While Meun and I simply enjoy walking in the bush, the waterfall is another plus and of course a day out with Jan is always a pleasant one. We may come back to this waterfall for another visit but for that, we’d have to wait for Jan.
Other waterfalls we have visited, though NOT all are written up here 
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That part of the jungle is still being used as a training area for combat tracking courses and RKK movements, bro. If you look closely, you would be able to see many ” unnatural ” knots, slash marks and broken twigs in various directions.
There used to be ” trel hantus ” in the 70s to late 80s created and used by PGKs or Pengganas Kominis persued by SPTs accompanied by SBs. Thats leech country and booby trapped country too.
Not a nice place to go back for people like us.
Oh wow…thanks for sharing that sir. That is certainly good to know.
Thanks for that info!
Thanks for sharing, Keong.
Rgds,
Sean
No worries Sean. Enjoy!
hi keong,
do u know that the main waterfall st sg chiling is also a DANGEROUS WATERFALL?
About 10? years ago, a christian group from klang went to sg chiling.
one of them must have swam up near the point where the water hits the pool. this person was pushed into the water n never came up. as a result of this 4 of his friends swam in to help and all disappeared.
the bodies were recovered days later. all this reported by papers.
also flashfloods at the main chiling falls have killed campers…
its a beautiful waterfall.. and i would go again. but its a place to be respected as well!
Hi Hew…yes, I heard about it. I think the place still holds great beauty and with that comes (always) some danger or risks
KKB have a abandon communis camp.i hv visit the camp while i attending the millitary training in 2007.not so many ppl know where it located even i also forget the entrance already.
Hi Kah Keng, thank you for leaving a comment. You are the second person with army background to tell me that. He…he…maybe there is some worth in going out there to look for the camp.
i mean tat is a abandon komunis camp.i forget which jucntion already.near by got a river also.near the exit u will c a giant waterfall.at the beginning at at summit got a water point tat flow slowly.the water cold n sweet too.very refreshing.today(monday 25OCT2010) i juz visit sg chilling.i enter follow the river track alone.quite adventure cos donot wan to spot by the ranger.hahah….aft i finish the waterfall visit i try to sneak into the ranger check point.i found tat in normal day no ppl inside the camp.waste my time to enter follow by the river track.ahahhaha….
Ha…ha…Kah Keng. Well, at least you still have the spirit of adventure in you
So, did you manage to find the camp? Or at least recognize some parts of the junction?
Waaaa…would love to see that!
wahhh.. this is very interesting.. next time put it up on the google earth and share it here. I definitely want to visit the camp! maybe play some war games of paintball too hehehe…
Hi Kemm…thanks for your comment. Ah…careful with doing activities there. This place has claimed lives some years back and that is one of the reason why there are rangers checking on the place.