Gunung Alai
Gunung Alai is a hiking trail in Gerik, Perak, Malaysia. Kay Du recorded this track on the hike itself: 7.7 km, 739 m of elevation gain, topping out at 791 m. The GPX file is free, with no account and no email sign-up.
How hard is Gunung Alai?
Rated Easy. 7.7 km with 739 m of climbing, which works out to about 96 m of gain per kilometre. That is the 6th highest elevation gain of the 26 trails recorded on this site.
Common questions
How long is the Gunung Alai hiking trail?
Gunung Alai is 7.7 km on the route Kay Du recorded with a GPS watch. The GPX file of that exact track is free to download on this page.
How much elevation gain does Gunung Alai have?
739 m of total elevation gain, with the high point at 791 m.
Is Gunung Alai suitable for beginners?
It is rated Easy at 7.7 km with 739 m of gain. That puts it in reach of a reasonably fit first-timer.
Do I need a permit for Gunung Alai?
Yes. Gunung Alai is tagged as requiring a permit. Permit rules and closures change, so confirm with the managing authority before you go — in Selangor, forest reserve permits go through the state SEFOREST system.
Do I need a guide for Gunung Alai?
Yes. Gunung Alai is tagged as needing a licensed mountain guide.
Where can I download the Gunung Alai GPX file?
Directly from this page. No account, no email and no subscription — the file is the track Kay Du recorded on the hike itself.
Where does the Gunung Alai trail start?
Gunung Alai is in Gerik, Perak. The exact trailhead is linked as a Google Maps meeting point on this page.
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About this record
Every number on this page comes from a GPS track recorded on the hike, not from an estimate or a user-aggregated average. Barometric elevation can differ slightly from official survey heights; where an official figure exists, it takes precedence. See all 26 recorded trails or the beginner trails near KL.
Recorded and written by Kay Du · Last updated 2026-09-11