What time should I go to MacRitchie?

Ideally, reach there early in the morning, 7-ish, if you can wake up early. You can spend some time at the park and also walk a part of McRitchie trail and board walk before turning back and making your way back to the starting point.

Is trail running safe at night?

Trail running at night can be more intimidating and challenging than when you go during the day. Know your route: It can be easy to get turned around in the dark, even on a trail that you’ve been on a bunch of times during the daylight hours. Stay alert and keep your eyes open for trail markers and turns.

Where can I run at night in Singapore?

Best Places to Run At Night In Singapore

• Marina Bay Gardens. This is a path around the newly built stadium.
• Singapore River and the Alexandra Canal Linear Park. These trails offer great scenery, so they are perfect for tourists.
• Esplanade Waterfront.
• Bedok Reservoir.
• Ulu Pandan Park Connector.

What should I wear to MacRitchie reservoir?

But, if you’re just going to hang around MacRitchie Reservoir Park or only going to walk the boardwalks, then any footwear is fine. Tops & Bottoms: Similarly, if you’re going for the trails, wear proper sportwear. Otherwise, if you’re not going into the trails, any clothing is fine.

How do you start MacRitchie trail?

To get to MacRitchie Reservoir by public transit, take any bus to the ‘MacRitchie Reservoir’ stop on Lornie Road, or take the Circle Line to Caldecott MRT and from there it’s a ten-minute walk.

How many lumens should a trail run at night?

Usually 40-50 lumens are adequate for nighttime running on the streets. Unlike in the woods, I recommend around 100 lumens as you can always dim them down to a lower setting. Using headlamps at a lower setting will allow the battery to last longer.

Is running in morning or evening better?

So, which is it? Evening runs help lower your night-time blood pressure; and running in the late afternoon or early evening helps you improve your form and build muscles. While running in the morning is the best time to run if you want to tackle depression or speed up weight loss.

Where can I run at night?

Likely the best place to run at night is along your local main street. Scattered with restaurants and night-friendly places, the wash of lights make it easy to see where you’re running, and throngs of people mean safety is nothing to worry about.

Can we jog at night?

Night runs are ideal for people who feel tired after running, since often it’s more convenient to sleep after a run later in the day. Research from 2019 found that exercising in the evening had a positive effect on sleep.

How long is MacRitchie trail?

11-kilometre
Take an exhilarating walk around the 11-kilometre nature trail loop known as MacRitchie Trails, located within the tropical rainforest of Central Catchment Nature Reserve. You’ll likely bump into long-tailed macaque monkeys, squirrels and monitor lizards.

How high is Bukit Timah Hill?

164 m
Bukit Timah Hill/Elevation

Is the MacRitchie Reservoir a good place to run?

For overseas visitors, MacRitchie Reservoir is a must-do running destination – it is one of the rare few places to experience the native biodiversity in a forest trail setting, and a view of the reservoir, but take note! You will definitely feel the heat and humidity of the tropics, so plan your run accordingly.

Which is the best way to walk in MacRitchie?

To get the best of both worlds, take the forested Lornie Trail out from MacRitchie Reservoir Park and return using the boardwalk. Another option is to make use of the Lornie Nature Corridor, a park connector which runs along Lornie Road. The distance from the start of the Lornie Trail out and back is around 4 km.

Are there signposts on the MacRitchie trail?

To help you keep track of the distance you have covered, there are signposts along the way. On this MacRitchie hike, the paths are pretty well marked but expect areas with loose gravel and uneven paths as you walk through the Central Catchment area.

How long is the LorNie trail in MacRitchie?

The distance from the start of the Lornie Trail out and back is around 4 km. To get immersed in what MacRitchie has to offer, try hiking a loop around MacRitchie Reservoir.