The Best Trails in Sabah (Malaysia)

Pantai Bak Bak (Kudat)

Walking

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hikefuntw

Distance

0.14mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

26

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Discovered this spot from one of the guides that I met in Tip of Borneo. He recommended that this place is a must to visit if you have time before going back to KK town. It is best to visit in the evening during sunset...

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Kampung Baharu, Bukit Nuluh Lapai

Hiking

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zainal.mrh

Distance

0.58mi

Elevation +

551f

TrailRank

26

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Nuluh Lapai. We see that Sabah people like to hike. The trails have many options and clear maintained. Young and old people here like to have day hike even on weekdays. There is a family station up at the summit You ...

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Gomosi Ridge, Kiulu, Sabah

Off Road

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billnich

Distance

6.77mi

Elevation +

2959f

TrailRank

26

Interesting ascent to Gomosi riidge which has a panoramic view over the surrounding rainforest. You wll need a competent 4x4 to do this, not a soft roader. If there has been a lot of rain the track will become muddy and...

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Panalaban - Low's Peak - Panalaban - Timpohon Gate

Hiking

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unknown222

Distance

7.39mi

Elevation +

2707f

TrailRank

24

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It was very challenging to attack summit in the rain. The wind was seriously strong, too. Not stopping my watch throughout my watch this time. But weather was good while descending from Panalaban to Timpohon Gate.

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Semporna - Tawau

Car

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zainal.mrh

Distance

69.67mi

Elevation +

2106f

TrailRank

24

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This is our travel by car from Semporna to Tawau. Tawau offers you so many places to visit and so many hills for a day hike. There are few nouhtain but you need extra days and if possible a guide and a good team to reac...

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Bohey Dulang, Semporna

Hiking

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roamingrache

Distance

0.82mi

Elevation +

541f

TrailRank

24

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Short hike with amazing view! Bohey Dulang is the only island in Tun Sakaran Marine Park that has a hiking trail. This hike took me 16 mins to reach the peak on a weekend. To avoid crowds, it's best to go on week days....

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Maragang Hill normal trail

Hiking

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Awildcat

Distance

1.67mi

Elevation +

981f

TrailRank

23

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Only 1.6km up to peak, will take ard 1 hr. Guide suggested to start hike at 3am, too early. Next time, only need to start at 4.30am. EG about 300m

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Bohey Dulang

Hiking

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zainal.mrh

Distance

0.56mi

Elevation +

322f

TrailRank

23

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Bohey Dulang. One of the locations that must go if you visit Semporna. Good hiking experience and the view is rewarding

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Kampong Batu Payong, Bukit Cinta

Hiking

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zainal.mrh

Distance

0.46mi

Elevation +

449f

TrailRank

23

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One of the famous day hike to see the sea from the top. The Trailhead and trails is easy to follow but can be a bit confusing once you reach the big rock. The view at the top is also beautiful and surely nice in the mor...

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Gunung Kinabalu, Sabah - Full Loop, from Timpohon Gate (2 January 2022)

Hiking

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Neon Nexus

Distance

15.08mi

Elevation +

7644f

TrailRank

23

Hard for newbie, Moderate for active people, Easy for seasoned hikers. This trail is combined for 2 days, from Timpohon Gate -> Panalaban -> Peak -> Panalaban -> Timpohon Gate.

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Bukit Tengkorak, Semporna

Hiking

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roamingrache

Distance

0.27mi

Elevation +

246f

TrailRank

23

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If you would like a break from island hopping off Semporna, it's great to check out this hill. Bukit Tengkorak is a mere 20 minutes drive from Semporna town. Gorgeous views of the hills and forest for miles around. Bes...

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Tambiau Forest House, easy hike

Hiking

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Awildcat

Distance

1.90mi

Elevation +

515f

TrailRank

21

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Very easy walk up, took about 25 mins walk up 1.6km. Beautifully maintained garden at peak with few insta worthy spots, few platforms, swing, tree house

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Kinabatanga river, Borneo, Malaysia. Boat tour.

Motorboat

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Raw_Desert

Distance

14.97mi

Elevation +

49f

TrailRank

21

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Organised by Mr. Aji +60 13 984 9166 mr.ajisdk@gmail.com

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TMBT 109KM Ultra Trail

Trail Running

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Jessica Cheong

Distance

61.47mi

Elevation +

18241f

TrailRank

20

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Incomplete record due to the watch had ran out of battery, stopped at 100KM. 109KM 5500+m eg Time spent 31h24m out of 33hours

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Kg Balung

Hiking

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zainal.mrh

Distance

0.21mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

20

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Special rock formation. Really one of the kind that we proudly have in Malaysia If you happen to visit Tawau and have extra time. This place is nice to visit and see one of the unique formation of stones naturally.

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Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur

Plane

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zainal.mrh

Distance

1041.86mi

Elevation +

774f

TrailRank

20

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Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur This was a business trip. For the presentation for NOFLOODS BARRIES dan originated from Denmark. The presentation was for the Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah.

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Kampung Tanjung Aru - Pulau Mamutik

Hiking

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zainal.mrh

Distance

0.06mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

19

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Kampung Tanjung Aru - Pulau Mamutik This was one of the most easiest trails to seek for the "tanda aras" marker by the Jabatan Ukur dan Pemetaan But beware of the local lizard that strolls around the area

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Jungle Hike

Hiking

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DivingOceans

Distance

2.89mi

Elevation +

741f

TrailRank

18

Moderate jungle hike with nice views. Paths are easy accessible and on steep hills there are ropes tied to the trees.

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Kinabatanga river, Borneo,Malaysia. Night walk.

Hiking

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Raw_Desert

Distance

1.45mi

Elevation +

10f

TrailRank

17

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Kinabatanga river night walk. We have seen a slow loris, sleping hornbill, owl, eagle and Malasyan flycatchers, small frog and some spiders. Organised by Mr. Aji +60 13 984 9166 mr.ajisdk@gmail.com

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Kinabatanga river night boat tour

Motorboat

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Raw_Desert

Distance

6.52mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

16

We have seen 2 small crocodiles, owl, kingfisher, swallows and sleeping monkeys. Organised by Mr. Aji +60 13 984 9166 mr.ajisdk@gmail.com

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Gunung Padang (Trails 2 & 6)

Hiking

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Gizi

Distance

2.26mi

Elevation +

525f

TrailRank

16

Nice trail, lots of people. Trail 6 down (blue) less crowded than 2 up (yellow.) 6 is narrower and steeper, but good steps.

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Kampong Wakuba - Kampung Ayer Hitam. Tawau to KLIA

Plane

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zainal.mrh

Distance

1156.82mi

Elevation +

732f

TrailRank

15

This was our sudden plan to Tawau, Sabah. One of our club activities. This trip was one of the memorable. From Tawau to Semporna and back to Tawau town again. Some of the places we might to revisit again next time are...

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Kampung Likas

Hiking

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zainal.mrh

Distance

0.52mi

Elevation +

384f

TrailRank

14

Kampung Likas. The trigonometrical station is well kept. The trail is a bit complicated and hardly to follow but using wikiloc app you might have the idea where to go

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