Batu Asah Falls

State Selangor
LocationKg. Kemensah, Ulu Kelang, Gombak
Coordinates and map 3.22195, 101.79277 (2nd) - 3.22155, 101.79385 (7th)
Water SourceSg. Bt. Asah, Natural Stream
Waterfall ProfileMulti-Levels Cascade Falls
AccessibilityTrekking, <1 hour

A series of 9 small waterfalls of different appearance. There is 1 fall at the lower level, 6 falls within close distance of each other & 2 more falls at the upper level requiring another ~50mins of river trekking. Fall 2 at the main series is a popular checkpoint for ATV tours and hikers going to Bkt Bt. Chondong. Pristine waters and some levels feature small shallow pools.

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Batu Asah #3 Fall

Head to Zoo Negara as the landmark. Right after the Zoo Negara main entrance there is a road on the left going towards Kg. Kemensah. There is a number of chalets and water recreation spots in Kg. Kemensah. On weekends it can get pretty crowded and the access road is narrow. Park your vehicle once you have arrived at ATV Adventure Park KL without obstructing traffic. There are various parking spots and some will charge a parking fee.

There are various trail entrances (refer image below) but leads to the same trail. There are many trail junctions inside, keep right to reach the main fall series. On weekends the trail is heavily used by ATV tours and can be rather muddy during rainy seasons. Once you arrive at a rather wide clearing there will be a clear trail on the right going downslope to the falls.

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The ATV entrance trail

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An alternative trail

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#2 Fall

Scramble up the trail on the left to the upper section.

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#3 Fall

Other falls upriver are reachable by following the trail on the left. Fallen branches and trees at #5 fall has obstructed much of the view.

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#4 Fall

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#5 Fall

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#6 Fall

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#7 Fall

To visit the 1st fall, head back to the clearing and continue straight till you reach a wooden bridge. The fall 1 is on the left.

The upper levels on the other hand requires another ~50mins by river trekking to reach from fall 7.
2 small falls close to each other is found.

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Fall 1 (3.22329, 101.79238)

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Fall 8

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Fall 9 (3.22412, 101.80147)

"Rubbish exist when there is an imbalance of those willing to take action."

If you plan to visit this waterfall, do bring a plastic bag along. In the event there is rubbish left by irresponsible individuals, you can contribute and do our part to keep nature's paradise clean.
~Thank you~

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