Bukit Hijau Recreational Forest

Introduction

Bukit Hijau Recreational Forest, or Hutan Lipur Bukit Hijau, is a popular picnic destination especially for people living in southern Kedah and Penang.
Tucked deep in the forest of Gunung Inas in the Baling district and is about 45 km from Sungai Petani town via Sungai Petani-Baling trunk road, famous for its amazing seven-level cascading waterfalls that create seven pools of cool, refreshing crystal clear water. The beautiful sights of the waterfall along with its greeny surroundings provides a great place for photographers to take a superb shots of the scenery while enjoying relaxing mountain stream and waterfall sound.
The place can get very crowded during weekends and public holidays, so it is always Trekking Signboard at Bukit Hijau best to arrive early and find a good picnic spot.
There are various basic facilities provided there for picnics, camping, trekking and jogging. In addition to these chalets, food stalls, toilets and prayer room are also provided. For those who are more adventurous, can experience trekking along the 3 km jungle trails cut through the virgin reserve forest that leads up to Gunung Inas (1454 m Altitude). There are also trails leading to North Star Mountain, Hill and Green Hill Baubak.