A Journey to the Mirror Lake

Breathtaking view of Mirror Lake

Finding a quiet place that is closed to nature is every hikers’ dreams. Ideally, we seek the green lung, a place filled with lush greenery, freeflow oxygen, and far away from busy cities. How about venturing into the Mirror Lake located in Shah Alam?

It’s situated deep inside both Setia Alam and Shah Alam forest reserve areas. Despite the ongoing constructions surrounding the forest, a hike into the Mirror Lake or nearby Sapu Tangan hill is full of generous natural sceneries. There are a few trails to chose from as stated in the simplified self-compiled map:

Common trails: Alam Budiman trail, Setia Alam Community trail, Bukit Bayu trail and Nusa Rhu trail. To date, both Backyard trail and Shah Alam Botanical Garden trail are closed temporarily due to MCO restrictions.

Within this dense forest, 3 famous hiking destinations include Peak Garden hill, Mirror Lake and Sapu Tangan Hill. The journey into the forest is enjoyable, especially in the morning when there’re numerous adventurous hikers passing by each and every corner of the trails.

Alam Budiman trail entrance with an open car park, allowing hikers to park for free.

Initial path from Alam Budiman trail, walking across cement-paved tracks with laddersteps.

Generally, the trail is easy to walk, though there are inclinations along the way.

A view towards newly built highway along Alam Budiman trail.

Trails can get muddy especially with overnight rain, advise to wear the local Kampung Adidas or shoes with spikes if available.

Peak Garden viewing point (210m)

Drone view of Peak Garden (credit to Kelvin Chai from Skyline Filmmaker)

Drone view of Peak Garden (credit to Kelvin Chai from Skyline Filmmaker)

The open area, also called The Wall. It’s the meeting point of all the trails. There are ongoing constructions that had splited the original trail towards the Mirror Lake.

From The Wall, overlooking the Peak Garden at the top of the hill.

The view before continue tracking into dense forest towards Mirror Lake.

Dense forest along the way with muddy tracks.

There’re a few bifurcations, either towards the Mirror Lake or Sapu Tangan Hill, both can reach the lake eventually.

The Mirror Lake.

Kids with happy faces relaxing beside the Mirror Lake.

View from Mirror Lake

Numerous people spending quality time with their families.

There’s also kayaking service available. RM30 for 30 min ride offered by private company.

Exploring another angle of the Mirror Lake with this tiny boat.

A short trail from Mirror Lake will bring us to Sapu Tangan Hill.

Official Map from SACF (last revised 31/12/20)

This is indeed a great getaway location to spend a weekend time, to bond with family members or to promote healthy lifestyles.

Overall experience: 8/10

Difficulty: 4/10

Safety: 7/10