Hiking at Singapore TreeTop Walk

In the midst of concrete jungle in Singapore, lies a treasure trove of greenery in the heart of Singapore, exhaling fresh air that we desperately need (especially when our regional neighbors are not considerate). 

At the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (MacRitchie), you can admire the panoramic view of lush greenery and azure reservoir on the TreeTop walk, a 250m long steel suspension bridge between the two highest points in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. Of course, before you can enjoy the treetop walk, you need to hike for about an hour walking on rocky path filled with lots of small rocks, steep slope and lots of stairs. Kinda like our life; bear with the difficulty first and enjoy later. (先苦后甜）.

Deep in the forest, you'll be immersed by the sound of the forest; from the humming call by the male crickets to the creaky sound when tree branches rubbing against another in the wind. 

If you are tired and need to rest your tired feet, you can rest at a few small sheltered huts in the forest. 

Before you embark on this 3 hours hike starting from Venus drive to Treetop walk and back to Venus drive, make sure you wear comfortable clothes, sports shoes and cap.

Also in this sunny island, apply sunblock or if you want, bring umbrella. Also remember to bring water bottles to hydrate yourself and insect repellent as there is no shop in the nature reserve. The nearest shop is the small Cheers store at the Esso station. 

Try not to eat in the nature reserve as the monkeys might snatch your food. So make sure you have a hearty breakfast or lunch first. I wanted to buy sandwich and have a mini-picnic there but my cousin advised me against it. True enough, we spotted many long-tailed macaques in the forest. Some actually walked on the TreeTop walk railing to my horror.

I enjoy nature walk as it is quite therapeutic. Perhaps its the rustling of leaves or the abundance of oxygen in the forest. After the walk, I felt so happy. What's more the TreeTop walk is free.

The TreeTop is open daily from 9am to 5pm except Monday. 

To find out more, click here for National Environment Agency (NEA) guide at MacRitchie Reservoir.

A Guide to Chemperai Trail at MacRitchie Boardwalks

How to get to TreeTop Walk?

You can take the following bus 52, 132, 162, 163, 165, 166,167, 410,640, 855,980 and alight when you see the Esso Station after Venus drive. 

 The only TreeTop walk in Singapore is constructed in 2002 and has a maximum height of 25m above the forest floor. 

Note: First posted on 21 March 2014

TreeTop walk bridge

 We started our TreeTop walk from Venus Drive

 Map of MacRitchie Trail

 Remember to read the trail manners and don't feed the monkeys. 

 Starting the walking trail with my cousin at Venus drive.

 Relax and smell the flowers.

 Walking into the Nature reserve early in the morning.

 Be careful when you walk on the rocky path.

 Admiring cheery bright flower during the hike.

 You can use the toilet at Ranger Station before you continue your journey to  TreeTop walk.

 Getting to the tree tops the sustainable way.

 Be care of trees and branches.

 Mother monkey tending to baby monkey. So sweet...

 Finally reached the TreeTop walk.

 Start of the journey. 

 Visitors posing for photos.

 From the TreeTop walk you can see the lush greenery and azure reservoir. 

 Immerse yourself in nature, full of lush greenery and fresh air.

 Lots of stairs to climb. Remember to bring your water to hydrate yourself.

 Rest your feet at the sheltered hut. 

 Another pretty flower.

 A little stream in the forest.

 Walking back to Venus Drive and saw Long-tailed macaques trespassing Singapore Island Country club. 

You can take any of the bus for the hike at TreeTop walk.

When you see this Esso station, alight the bus.