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The Klang Gates Quartz Ridge () is a

quartz Quartz is a hard, crystalline mineral composed of silica (silicon dioxide). The Atom, atoms are linked in a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon–oxygen Tetrahedral molecular geometry, tetrahedra, with each oxygen being shared between two tet ...

dyke that runs through northeast of

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and the state of

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within Bukit Lagong-Kanching-Klang Gates region. At more than 14 km long and 200 m wide, it is the longest quartz formation in the world. The other major quartz vein in Kuala Lumpur is along Kajang-Cheras road, which is about 8 km long,Types of Forests. Klang Gates Quartz Ridge
wf.org.my however the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge is one-of-its-kind because it has four types of quartz formation. The area has five endemic plant species among 265 species that are found nowhere else in the world. A rare animal, the

serow The serow (, or ), is any of four species of medium-sized goat-like or antelope-like mammals in the genus ''Capricornis''. All four species of serow were, until recently, classified under ''Naemorhedus'', which now only contains the gorals. Exta ...

(a medium-sized

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-like mammal), is found here as well. Despite being one of the most unusual geological formations in Malaysia, the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge has little conservation and is being threatened by urban development. More recently, the proposed East Klang Valley Expressway became the latest threat towards the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge, as the expressway alignment may pass through the quartz strip. __NOTOC__

Bukit Tabur

Bukit Tabur () is a prominent part of the ridge and can be seen from the

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. Located in Hulu Gombak Forest Reserve, it is also known locally as Bukit Hangus, Dragon's Back and Crystal Hill. The quartz ridge Hikers enter the trail near Kampung Klang Gates, 50 metres from the gates of the

Klang Gates Dam Klang Gates Dam (Malay: ''Empangan Klang Gates'') is a dam in Ulu Klang, Gombak District, Selangor, Malaysia. It is also known as the Bukit Tabur Dam. Completed in 1958, the dam is the first dam in Malaysia for water supply. It is a concrete arch ...

, at the back of

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for a 3-4 hour climb. The peak offers view of the dam and panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur from the north. Several endemic species of plant such as '' Aleisanthia rupestris'' are known to grow here.Aleisanthia rupestris. Botanical wonder of Peninsular Malaysia
us.edu.sg 15 April 2013 Access to most parts of Bukit Tabur requires a permit from the Selangor Forestry Department. The hiking trail to Bukit Tabur can be found at . Bukit Tabur is divided into the eastern and western section by the dam, with four discrete trails: Bukit Tabur West, Bukit Tabur East, Bukit Tabur Far East and Bukit Tabur Extreme. There has been a series of accidents on the trail including several fatal mishaps. As a result the trail has been closed at times by the Selangor Forestry Department.

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Nature sites of Selangor Titiwangsa Mountains

Bukit Tabur

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