Bukit Timah’s South View Trail

As I entered the road leading to the reserve, there were signs warning hikers about monkeys. I thought I’d been lucky up to this point, not spotting a monkey. I’d heard leaves rustle from above, but it wasn’t until I came to this final trail that one edged its way along a railing.

Bukit Timah’s Cave Trail

I was lured by the name of this Singapore trail. Anything to do with caves seems to have that affect on me.

Bukit Timah’s Catchment Trail

Like all the trails within the reserve, this one was marked clearly with the path well maintained.

Hiking Trail to Bukit Timah’s Summit

This was only a 1.3 kilometre hike up hill all the way to Singapore’s highest point — a mere 163 metres above sea level. I expected a view when I reached the top, but the thick forest prevented seeing any further than the summit’s boundary.

Singapore’s Bukit Timah

 

Bukit Timah was a lush jungle with a variety of giant trees. In early 1942, Japanese troops fought here and won a battle against Indian and Australian troops, allowing them to advance on Singapore City.