The 85 ha Clementi Forest is the largest secondary forest after BT Nature Reserve. Many rare bird species, plants and other vertebrate-species were recorded. It was a rubber plantation before abandoned during 2 world war. 1st part of the trail is challenging, ‘raw’, jungly, overgrown, uneven and steep. Participants will experience searching for the trail and learn to trek safely.
1st part of the trail is challenging, wild, jungly, overgrown, uneven and a few steep slopes.
2nd part of the hike is crossing the muddy streams along the old Jurong rail.
Date: Saturday, 4th March 23.
Time: 8.00am to 10.30am
Meeting Venue : King Albert MRT Station
Grading : Easy
Leader / First Aider : Hoe Eng Hock.
Cost : SAC member FOC/S$5 for non SAC member
Register with : Hoe Eng Hock 92738075(enghock.hoe@gmail.com)
Prefer wear – long hiking pant, long sleeve shirt, weather tight hiking shoes, hat, hand glove, towel, raincoat/poncho .
Essential – drinking water for 2 hours, 1 pc trekking pole, fully charged hp, insect repellent.
