The Pinnacles

Extract from the bronchure for the Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia by Sarawak Tourism Board :

"The famous Pinnacles at Mulu consist of a series of 45 metre high, razor-sharp limestone spikes that tower above the surrounding vegetation, mid-way up the slopes of Gunung Api. The trek to view them is one of the most popular in the park. But be warned, the Pinnacles Summit Trek is a tough and challenging one. The trail itself is very steep and requires a certain level of fitness. The trail is 2.4km in length but rises some ... (more)

Here We Go - To Pinnacles
The journey to Pinnacles will need 2 hours of long boat ride and 3 hours of...

Boat Journey To Pinnacles
Our boat journey to Pinnacles take us through wild country and numerous caves.

Boardwalk
This hanging boardwalk between Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave. The river is on...

Iban Selling Wares
At the Batu Bunga Long House, ibans are selling their crafts along the...

Start of head hunter trail
Where the long boat drop us, the head hunters' trail starts.

Iban with spear
We met a family of iban coming back from a hunting trip. Armed with spear and...

Camp 5
Base camp to Pinnacles. We have to recuperate here from the long journey from...

Toad
A toad found at Camp 5.

The Hanging Bridge Across Camp 5
This picture taken from the opposite bank of Camp 5 - the starting...

Mid Point to Pinnacles
A resting place before proceeding to the peak of Gunung Api low peak...

Rope Climb
Be prepare for the climb as the trail up the peak is steep and strenous.

Steep ladder
Yes, it is 90 deg up most of the way to the peak for about 1 km!

Ladder Up
There are at least 9 ladders to climb and steep cliff to scale.

The Majestic Pinnacles
The majestic Pinnacles should not be missed if you are in Sarawak.

Airstrip and Pinnacles
The whitish patch on the centre right is the Mulu National Park's...

Comparing Pinnacles and Human
The Pinnacles is about 40 metres tall.

The Pinnacles
With overcast, the Pinnacles appeared blueish!

Pinnacles
Notice the mist coming from behind the Pinnacles.

The Pinnacles
The Pinnacles is a world heritage site. A natural wonder of the world.

The Pinnacles
The Pinnacles from another view.

Close Up of The Pinnacles
Close up of the Pinnacles. Beware they are razor sharp!

The Pinnacles
Another view of Pinnacles.

Pitcher Plant
Nepentheses found at the vicinity of the Pinnacles.

Iban Boy
This lad joined his father in the boat down river from the boat pick up point.

article published 12/16/2003

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