Explore the tranquility of the Taman Tugu trail, nestled beside Tugu Negara / National Monument in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Perfect for those seeking an escape from indoor monotony during the pandemic, this 6km forest trail is open to the public daily, from 7 am to 6:30 pm – and it's absolutely free!
The Orange Trail in Taman Tugu is the newest addition to the park’s hiking trail network. It adds an extra 1.2 kilometres and snakes around the once-empty eastern part of Taman Tugu. This trail is a low-to-medium intensity hike with a fair amount of uphill near the end.
If you’re planning to walk several trails within Taman Tugu, the Nursery Trail is a good warm-up or cool down hike. This very short trail is low-intensity and marked in blue on park maps. It is only 1 kilometre and will take less than thirty minutes.
The Green and Yellow trails in Taman Tugu Trail spans over 3 kilometres across the northern forest of the park. This is an easy hike for people of all fitness levels and the trails form a loop so you can finish where you started.
♥Verdict: Taman Tugu forest trails unquestionably an ideal training ground for absolute beginners to hiking, kids included. Well done to the authorities for the properly constructed pathways and well-kept park.