MacRitchie Hiking Trail

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A short trip from the city center lies the serenity of MacRitchie Reservoir, part of Singapore’s water catchment system that captures rain water …

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Jan 7, 2025
We caught the train to Upper Thomson, then walked (about 15 minutes) to the Venus Drive entrance to the MacRitchie Reserve. Walked to the Treetop Walkway, then on to the Jelutong Tower, before return… Full review by GrandTour16964915794
Dec 6, 2024
I debated between 3 and 4 but I landed on 4 star. I'll start why I debated between the 2. The tree top walk isn't open on Mondays, which I don't feel is advertised overly well as we didn't see it unt… Full review by Ferny216
Sep 9, 2024
What a fantastic nature hike so close to downtown Singapore. Came here for a great hike, the boardwalks around the reservoir were easy to hike, through the jungle to protect us from the sun and close… Full review by CDNTerry

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i want ride mrt from orcid to macritchie treetop
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Do you mean taking MRT from Orchard to MacRitchie Reservoir? The nearest MRT station for which you have to walk 15 to 20 minutes is Caldecott Station.
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We have a 6mnth baby boy and would like to do a trip to MacRitchie but I am not keen on taking a taxi without a …
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We have a 6mnth baby boy and would like to do a trip to MacRitchie but I am not keen on taking a taxi without a carseat. Can you store carseats at the visitor centre? Or is there another way to deal with the journey to MR and being able to do around the lake with a baby carrier.
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Nope no lockers as such to keep the baby seats- it’s a pleasant weather then good else might be difficult with ur baby - no shades inside the park
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Answer by UNiQTR · Jul 6, 2021
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Hi, James Tan, I read and am keen to hike the same route as yours from Mushroom cafe to Bukit Timah Summit. …
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Hi, James Tan, I read and am keen to hike the same route as yours from Mushroom cafe to Bukit Timah Summit. However, based on the trail, could you advise in more detail, from the Ammo Camp after the BKE, how do I reach the Pipeline Trail? I intend to to take pictures of the view from the Pipeline. I have intended to hike this trail this coming weekend 27 Feb 2021. Many thanks.
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Sorry, Look out for entrance to pipeline trail from Rifle Range road on your right. If you miss it, you can also reach it opp to the murnane reservoir.
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is there a toilet to shower?
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Yes, there are toilet and shower facilities near to the entrance where there is a cafe as well.
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Answer by kim buay p · Oct 17, 2020
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How long does the shortest 3K route take?
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Walking 40 min, running 20-25 min
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