Klang Gates Quartz Ridge

The Klang Gates Quartz Ridge (Malay: Permatang Kuartza Genting Klang) is a quartz dyke that runs through northeast of Kuala Lumpur and the state of Selangor, Malaysia within Bukit Lagong-Kanching-Klang Gates region. With the dimension of more than 14 km long and 200 m wide, it is the longest quartz formation in the world.[1] The other major quartz vein in Kuala Lumpur is along Kajang-Cheras road, which is about 8 km long,[2] however the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge is one-of-its-kind because it has four types of quartz formation. The area has five endemic plants[2] species among 265 species, found nowhere else in the world. A rare animal, the serow[2] is found here as well.

Aerial view in 2019

Despite being one of the most unusual geological formations in Malaysia, the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge has little conservation and currently being threatened by urban development. More recently, the proposed East Klang Valley Expressway became the latest threat towards the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge, as the expressway alignment may pass through the quartz strip.[3]

Bukit Tabur
Bukit Tabur

Bukit Tabur (3°14′5″N 101°44′52″E) is a prominent part of the ridge and can be seen from the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2. Located in Hulu Gombak Forest Reserve, it is also known locally as Bukit Hangus, Dragon's Back and Crystal Hill. The quartz ridge Hikers enter the trail near Kampung Klang Gates, 50 metres from the gates of the Klang Gates Dam, at the back of Taman Melawati for a 3-4 hour climb. The peak offers view of the dam and panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur from the north. Several endemic species of plant such as Aleisanthia rupestris are known to grow here.[4]

Access to most parts of Bukit Tabur requires a permit from the Selangor Forestry Department. The hiking trail to Bukit Tabur can be found at 3°14′1″N 101°44′55″E.

Bukit Tabur is divided into the eastern and western section by the dam, with four discrete trails: Bukit Tabur West, Bukit Tabur East, Bukit Tabur Far East and Bukit Tabur Extreme.

There has been a series of accidents on the trail including several fatal mishaps. As a result the trail has been closed at times by the Selangor Forestry Department.

See also

References
  1. Mohd Noor Aswad (12 May 2019). "Klang Gates Quartz Ridge: A ridge with untold riches". New Straits Times. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  2. http://www.wwf.org.my/about_wwf/what_we_do/forests_main/the_malaysian_rainforest/types_of_forests/klang_gates_quartz_ridge/
  3. Cheng Li, Tan (4 May 2010). "Path to destruction". The Star. Archived from the original on 6 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  4. http://blog.nus.edu.sg/lsm4262species/2013/04/15/aleisanthia-rupestris-botanical-wonder-of-peninsular-malaysia/

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