Situated amidst the MacRitchie forest, the HSBC TreeTop Walk (free-standing suspension bridge) is a first of its kind in Singapore and enables us to have a rare bird's eye view of the forest canopy level. Drawing inspiration from those who have been to the Tree Top Walk (TTW), I became very excited over the idea of experiencing what it'll be like to overlook the Central Catchment Area from an unobstructed, panoramic view, never made available before. Taking advantage of the good weather this morning, I took to the Terentang Trail and headed for the TTW which is located in mature secondary forest between Bukit Kalang and Bukit Pierce, the two highest points in MacRitchie.
Getting to the TTW involves going through an undulating trail with steep slopes and long stretches of mud track strewn with stones and broken bricks. Proper footwear and clothing are necessary in such a terrain. Just as I was wondering if the trail will ever end, the service road of Singapore Island Country Club at Island Club Road looms into view. From there, it's another 20 mins of walking to the Ranger's Station followed by some panting uphill climb before reaching the bridge itself. The view from the bridge is quite a sight to behold. I was earlier informed by one of the NParks staff that the Sime Track (from the Ranger's Station to Petaling Hut) is affected by a landslide and is currently closed until further notice. To get back to the Ranger Station, he advised me to follow the pipeline track at the half-way mark of Petaling Trail. The return route takes visitors up and down a series of boardwalks. What a relief when I finally reached the car park at Venus Road.
