Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest (Cherok Tokun)
Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest (Cherok Tokun), in Bukit Mertajam, is one of the parks, gardens and trails in Penang in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
| Address | Jalan Kolam, 14000 Bukit Mertajam (about 6 km from town) |
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| Details | Check hours before visiting (usually about 8 am โ 5 pm) Free |
| Area | Bukit Mertajam |
| Typical visit | About 3 h |
| Listed in | Penang Nature & Outdoors |
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| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
About Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest (Cherok Tokun)
Bukit Mertajam, at 545 metres the highest hill on the Penang mainland, is the main hiking spot on the Seberang Perai side. The recreational forest at Cherok Tokun has paved and stepped paths through secondary jungle, streams and big buttress-rooted trees, and the main route to the summit is about 3.5 km one way, roughly two hours up and one hour down. A popular viewpoint loop of about 5.6 km takes two and a half to three hours.
Entry and parking are free, and there are toilets near the car park. The forest reopened in 2024 after slope repairs, and it is most crowded on weekend mornings. It is on the mainland east of Seberang Jaya, so it pairs well with the Penang Bird Park in Seberang Jaya.
Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest (Cherok Tokun) Location
Nearby
- Hospital Bukit Mertajam โ Hospital, 2.3 km away
Plan a route with opening times using the Where2Go trip planner.