#09 Silver meadow and daytime waterhole

One day
Trekking or mountain biking

	Highlights
	Trekking through the village and forest. Seasonal waterhole. Silver Meadow. Bald Mountain viewpoint.
Silver meadow

An easy day trip to trek or ride through the forest.

A climb at the start takes you over Bald Mountain viewpoint. Silver Meadow is an island of grass surrounded by forest. Why are there no trees? The soil in this area may be thin, and not rich in nutrients. Look for the insect-eating pitcher plants in the meadow, a sign of poor soil.

You will also visit a seasonal waterhole, that has water most months, but not all. During the daytime you are unlikely to see animals, but your guides will help you spot and identify any tracks.

Trekkers will return by the same route, to get back before dark. By mountain bike, you have the option to return on a different route, with a stop at High Waterfall or Bodhi Tree Rapids.

Statistics

Duration	8 - 9 hours
Grade	Easy
Trekking / cycling distance	26 km
Optional extra distance	4 km
Start time	07:30
End time (without optional extras)	16:30
Latest booking time	16:00

Includes

Guide, packed lunch, water.

Price

Groups of two or more: Trekking $15 per person; Mountain biking $20.
Solo supplement: $5.

Similar

On this tour, you see the waterhole only during the day time. Mountain community and nighttime waterhole (2 days) shows it at night, and visits Loom River mountain community and jar site. Sunrise bird watching (2 day boat and trek) requires little more trekking, but offers much more.

Easier

Million Tree Nursery (Half-day).
Sunrise bird watching (Half-day boat ride).
Village tour (Half-day or full day).
Kayaking.
Cooking class.
About Chi Phat.
Night lobster fishing.
Sunset, starlight and fireflies cruise.
Sunset dinner cruise.

Harder

Trick or Treat (1 day ride only).
Mountain community (1 day).
Mountain community and daytime waterhole (1 day ride only).
Mountain community and daytime waterhole (2 days).
Mountain community and nighttime waterhole (2 days).

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