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Carson's Waterfall – Kinabalu Park loop from Kinabalu Park Office

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Carson's Waterfall – Kinabalu Park loop from Kinabalu Park Office

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Carson's Waterfall – Kinabalu Park loop from Kinabalu Park Office

03:14

9.71km

470m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.65 km for 272 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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225 m

Wooden Staircase in Taman Kinabalu

Highlight • Structure

Railings are missing, but otherwise the stairs still look quite sturdy to cut the bend in the road. Unfortunately, it ends in nowhere, so you have to go back. But …

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4.46 km

Liwagu Trail

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The Liwagu Trail starts here and leads 5.6 km to the bridge on the Silau Silau River. A nice alternative to Power Station Road if you want to go through …

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4.61 km

Squirrel Encounter at Timpohon Gate

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Small viewing platform above the Timpophon Gate. You can also buy small things to eat there. But watch out, the squirrels there are not afraid to pick up their share.

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4.76 km

Carson's Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The first highlight on the way up, Carson's Waterfall, named after the first ranger in Kinabalu National Park

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4.86 km

Timpohon Gate (Pondok Timpohon)

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This is where the ascent to Mount Kinabula starts, from here you need a permit and your guide to continue. There is a small shop where you can buy a …

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6.14 km

Kinabalu Earthquake Monument and Viewpoint

Highlight • Monument

Nice photo stop with great views of Mount Kinabalu, the waterfall and the surrounding valleys. There is also a memorial stone commemorating the victims of the 2015 earthquake. And toilets are also being built right next to it

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9.33 km

Kinabalu Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great park. There are routes that you can do without a guide. Entrance fee for non-Malaysians is 50MR.

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9.59 km

Silver Sanctuary Lodges Entrance

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Here is the entrance to the national park. Buses end here, parking lot for cars is nearby, registration and SSL reception are here. Opposite a viewing platform, so you have …

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9.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.13 km

2.11 km

244 m

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.12 km

2.25 km

1.67 km

486 m

190 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,870 m)

Lowest point (1,480 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

23°C

15°C

77 %

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Carson's Waterfall – Kinabalu Park loop from Kinabalu Park Office

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