The only information we had was that it will take around one hour to get to Taman Seri Impian if you ride by off-road motor crossed. And on our way, we should be passing the Kampung Orang Asli settlement. We figured out we could reach there in two or two and half hours after taking account the markings we have to do.
So we headed to Kampung Tanah Rutuh hoping to find the 'secret' trail around 0730. The early morning drizzles did not dent our excitement of exploring the new trail. It was just six of us but that was good enough.
The early ride was relaxing as it was a tarmac road and there was not a single climb. As expected, we arrived at the Kampung Orang Asli but no one was around along the road for us to ask for direction. So, it was all up to us to find the trail.
We left the Kampung area, and headed to the oil palm estate. Yes, we now started riding off road and marking the route. The only "not-so-enjoying" about finding a new trail is that your ride will always be interrupted by either marking the route or making the decision with road to follow.
A couple of time we had to go back or make a u-turn after reaching a dead end. And in one case, we had to climbed quiet a steep hill only to find out that is the only trail heading to the peak. Well, nobody made any fuss about it, caused they all love the downhill.
We also had to lift and carried up our bikes. Not to forget, the number of times we had to push the bikes caused it was too hard to ride and we were just plain exhausted.
After one and half hour riding, we still could not find the route to Taman Seri Impian. We did ask about the direction from people we meet, but all of them seem surprised if that route exists.
So, we finally decided to call off exploring this new trail, instead we adjusted our target to conquer the highest peak of Kampung Tanah Runtuh that is the telecommunication’s tower.
After some pushing, lifting and tough riding, we finally managed to reach the tower and decided to ride home. The speed and acceleration of the downhill surely made up all the disappointment of not finding the "Secret trail of Kampung Tanah Runtuh".
But we are not giving up yet. Next Sunday, will be another day for us to find this trail.
Posts
