Complete guide to hiking at ulu sembawang park connector

The Ulu Sembawang Park Connector is a gorgeous hiking trail that’s located in the rustic district of Jln Ulu Sembawang in Singapore.

It’s a very unique location, given how there are barely any buildings or signs of civilization here.

The district includes the massive Central Catchment Nature Reserve, which is an off-the-beaten-path destination in the island nation.

This makes the Ulu Sembawang Park Connector the perfect place for anyone who wants to get away from the bustling city.

The Ulu Sembawang Park Connector actually acts as a bridge that navigates through the larger nature reserve and then connects both the Woodlands Park Connector to the Mandai Park Connector.

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The Ulu Sembawang Park Connector is the perfect place to walk, jog, run and cycle – alone or in a group. Come in sportswear and get sports shoes. 

If you’re coming here in the evening, get a flashlight or a headlamp with you. Bring water to drink during your walk or workout. 

Get some warm clothing if you tend to feel chilly, because of the cool tree cover here.

Hiking Ulu Sembawang Park Connector isn’t too difficult. This is, for the most part, a gentle, undulating landscape. Most people find it to be an easy-to-moderate hiking route.

The road is paved with some sections like a gravelly trail. It can be slippery and difficult to walk/cycle on for some visitors.

Additionally, there is no wheelchair assistance or any type of disability assistance on this route.

So, it's best to bring someone along to help you if you anticipate any difficulty navigating the trail.


The hiking route is completely wooded and it offers a cathartic getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Since this trail is located in a nature reserve, there are many points on the route that don’t have any lighting.

This is to make sure the animals in the reserve remain undisturbed.

The weather inside the reserve and on the trail tends to be on the cooler side because of the foliage.

There is a small hut built on the hiking route, which acts as a rest spot and shelter for visitors.

You can sit down, grab a bite and then move on.

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