Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore

Nice to find shady trails with some elevation. It's difference vibes compared to my other favorite trails in East Coast Park, it's much more woodsy here and climbing to the summit provides up and down trails. While I was planning to continue to Dairy Farm Nature Park after the Summit, that was not possible as the trail to the Dairy Farm is closed (both upper and lower loop trails). Within The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, a large portion of Jungle Fall Path is also closed off for maintenance. See photos posted for closure details. I opted to detour through South View Path on the way to the Summit and was rewarded with quieter trail, albeits lots of staircase up and down. Also, took the staircase to the Summit instead of winding through the main trail. It's steep but thankfully shorter distance. Took the main trail down to the park exit - after a detour due to closure of Dairy Farm Loop and Jungle Fall Path trails. It's one of my favorite trails - shady trails and lots of birds and large trees. PS: The visitor centre is just OK but the vending machines sell a good selection of cold drinks.

Bukit Timah Nature Resserve is a great nature treasure well preserved for posterity. Great place to exercise amidst nature. 👍🌟. If you are lucky, you get to see exotic birds , the monitor lizards and of course chicken running around in the jungle. Before you start your hike, kindly ensure that you are well hydrated and have used the restroom if necessary. Once you are on your way up, you won't find water until you return to base station. The steep slope UP 🆙⬆️ can be a bit of a challenge if you are not fit and so are the stairs for those who are not used to rigours of a climb. What i did not like about this place was the tarred road going up/ down was and is not well maintained 👎👎. It was easy to trip / sprain your ankle unless you were careful. In addition there are dry leaves and it could potentially lead to a skidding misadventure. I really wish the tarred areas are well maintained and the dry leaves are cleared in time. Just as much as I love this wonderful Nature Reserve, I also hope that the tarred road up/ down is well maintained, in addition to clearing of the dried leaves.