Batu Kapal Falls is a horsetail fall with an impressively large ship bow shaped boulder as the centerpiece. Its position hangs in the air by a delicate balance, overshadowing the falls in terms of height. The boulder also splits the pool into half and forms a decently sized cave on the left section. A guide is recommended to visit this waterfall as there is no clear trail from the river.
Batu Kapal Fall
Head to Sg Tua waterfall as the landmark. There is a water spring nearby where townfolk may stop to collect water.(Image 1) Visitors can park around this area as there is no parking near the trail head.(Image 2)
The trail is clear at 1st and leads to a river side clearing of main Sg. Batu. This is however NOT the river where the waterfall is located. It is the eastern river. The trail is not clear and there will be both jungle trekking and river trekking. Along the way there will be some interesting cascades and a small waterfall.(Image 3)
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Exploration Notes :
There are more waterfalls upriver of the Batu Kapal Falls. Immediately above it are rocky cascades flanked by tall steep rock cliffs. (Image 4) There is a waterfall at this section but the big rock boulders makes approaching by river trekking impossible. The steep cliffs also makes it dangerous to climb down from the top of the slope. Visitors are not advised to attempt this section.
Back track instead to before the big boulder cascade (Image 5) and scale up the hill on the right side. Some signs of a faint trail here with old chopping marks that leads to the stream where the slope of the hill is not as steep to decent down the river. River trek the rest of the distance to reach the confluence. Near the confluence is a waterfall from the left tributary. (Image 6) Follow the right tributary river inward about 50m plus where there is a vertical moderately tall waterfall with a nice pool. (Image 7)
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"Rubbish exist when there is an imbalance of those willing to take action."
If you plan to visit this waterfall, do bring a plastic bag along. In the event there is rubbish left by irresponsible individuals, you can contribute and do our part to keep nature's paradise clean. Thank you~
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Nowadays you need a permit for many waterfalls. General information here Present situation for Batu Kapal Falls : No information available
Waterfalls can be dangerous ! Always take care about your safety
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