MY · Sabah · 5.75°N 116.50°E

crocker range

Mossy mountain road between KK and Tambunan, with misty viewpoints and trails.

Best time
Mornings, any time of year. Cloud and rain usually roll in by the afternoon, and the drier months are roughly February to April.
How long
1 day for the drive, longer for treks
Getting there
Fly from KL to Kota Kinabalu (about 2.5 hours). The climb starts about 45 minutes' drive from KK on the road to Tambunan.
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Dear group chat,Mossy mountain road between KK and Tambunan, with misty viewpoints and trails.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingCrocker RangeMY, Sabah
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≈ 1,667 km from KL, as the crow flies
Tamparuli-Ranau-Road, Sabah: View of the crocker mountain ranges from a place in the west of Mount Kinabalu

Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

The Crocker Range is the mountain spine that separates Sabah's west coast from the interior, averaging around 1,800 metres. Much of it is protected as Crocker Range Park, part of a UNESCO biosphere reserve, and the winding roads from KK into the interior climb through cool, misty forest.

Things to do

  1. The KK–Tambunan roadA winding drive over the range, with views back towards the coast on clear mornings.Map ↗
  2. Rafflesia Information CentreNear the top of the pass, with displays and walks to rafflesia when one is in bloom.Map ↗
  3. The Salt TrailA multi-day trek along an old route villagers used to carry salt between the coast and the interior.Map ↗
  4. Mahua waterfallOn the Tambunan side, a short forest walk to a waterfall.Map ↗

Good to know

  • The road is narrow and twisting, with fog by afternoon. Drive slowly and keep your lights on.
  • Treks inside Crocker Range Park need permits and, for longer routes, a guide. Arrange them through Sabah Parks.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.