My attempt to conquer peaks continues... this time is Pine Tree peak and Twin Peak's peak. Start point Fraser's Hill, a popular hill resort in the state of Perak, Malaysia. (Did you know that Fraser's Hill was named after Louis James Fraser, a Scotsman who prospected for gold in Australia but found tin here in the 1890s - source Wikipedia).
We decided to leave for Fraser's Hill a day earlier and put up a night at Silverpark Resort. After a light breakfast and all geared up, we started hiking at 930am.
Pine Tree Trail is a challenging 5.5km trail up and down hills to the peak of Pine Tree Hill and the return day hike will take about 7-8 hours at a moderate pace. Pine Tree is a 1,500 meter mountain located in state of Pahang but the we start our journey on foot from state of Perak. It remains the be the most challenging and toughest trekking path in Fraser's Hill. The trail head can be accessed near the end of the High Pines road, just after the TM bungalow. You'll have a glimpse of Pine Tree's landscape near the start of the trail (if not covered by mists).
There are signs indicating the distance covered throughout the hike. The last signage says "100m to peak"! Enjoy the cool hilly climate all the way through. The last waterpoint is at KM3.0 but you need to detour 300m downhill off the track to Pine Tree peak.
The final ascent to the peak is most challenging. You'll have to climb up a rough near vertical steep stretch that ascends about 15m. Grasp on to the ropes and sturdy roots to make your way up!
The mountain's peak is a small clearing surrounded by dense bushes and shrubs. Not much view especially if its covered with thick clouds and mists.
Twin Peak stands at an altitude of 1400m (lower than Pine Tree peak) but the 360 panoramic view of massive mountain range and surrounding rainforests was simply stunning!

P/s remember to have sufficient water supply as there is only 1 water point which is not visible from the main trail. We bumped into a couple on our way back who asked if we have water to spare. We did and shared it! Poor think!
Another successful and satisfactory adventure! Keep Calm and Hike On!