Apeh Waterfall goes by many names and spellings including Ah Pek Hill Waterfall, Bukit Saga Waterfall, Bukit Putih Waterfall and Bukit Puteh Waterfall.

It is an extension of the Ah Pek Hill Trail which includes two hills, Bukit Putih and Bukit Saga located in the Cheras area on the eastern edge of Kuala Lumpur.

There are a number of starting points to the Ah Pek trail. Jalan Awana 23 is one of them.

From there you follow the signs to Station 6 which is the main resting point with a tree house and refreshments stall (open at weekends only).

It is shown on the top left corner on this rudimentary map which somebody has thoughtfully provided at one of the rest stations.

From Station 6, continue to Station 5 where the trail forks left to the waterfall or right to continue the circular trail.

The trail down to the waterfall is currently well signposted with these yellow markers.

The trail descends gently at first but becomes steeper as you get closer to the waterfall. Eventually you will hear the sound of crashing water and will know for sure you have reached your destination.

If you’re there on a Saturday, it can be very busy with people picnicking or taking a refreshing soak under the cascade which when in full flow can be about seven metres high.

There is an upper fall too if you feel like hiking up even further. The entire walk will take you about four hours and can be quite exhausting depending on your level of fitness.

Somebody had attached a sign to a large tree which reads ‘POKOK PVC.’ Unsure what it is supposed to mean. But it sure is a magnificent tree with a gnarled and twisted bark that looks like “Ents” from Lord of the Rings.

This article first appeared in malaysia-traveller.com