Want to start hiking but never able to start the habit? Or maybe you just wanna spend a few hours with your favourite people and destress! Use the excuse of National Hiking Day this Thursday to try out the sport with these three trails from low intensity to high intensity hikes!
Easy: Singapore River Walk
Photo credits: Google Maps
Just starting out and not confident about your fitness? Try out this route following the Singapore River into the city centre! It doesn't have steep inclines and are made of paved walkways so no worries about tripping. Plus, you can end the walk with a view of the CBD!
📍Nearest MRT: Redhill
Check out route here!
Intermediate: Bukit Timah Hill
Photo credits: National Parks Bureau
Want some challenge? Get your calves working with the steep incline of Bukit Timah Hill! With the choice between a steeper trail, which is definitely more suitable for experienced hikers. or a gentler but still intense slope, you can explore Singapore's highest peak. We consider this more or an intermediate trail due to its paved walkways, but do be careful when approaching the wildlife or navigating the road.
📍Nearest MRT: Bukit Timah
Tough: Seng Chew Quarry
Photo credits: Delfina Utomo on Time Out
A remnant of the past, Seng Chew Quarry is an undisturbed plot of nature, with no paved roads. Non-slip shoes are a must, with the trek to the quarry being one lined with mud and grass. Do take care of the land, making sure not to leave rubbish, and be rewarded with beautiful, serene views that are hard to find in a city as industrialised as Singapore.
📍Nearest MRT: Bukit Gombak
Get in touch with nature and your body with these three hiking trails this National Hiking Day!