Mirror Lake, Shah Alam

With a surface to still and calm, the teal waters reflect the skies in a whimsical mirror image hence earning its name. But don't worry about chemicals contaminating the lake because its blue comes from the algae that has flourished at the lake bed. There are many routes to the lake, some ideal for hikers, some better for beginners or those just wanting to go there for photos. On my two visits to the lake, I tried two different entrances to the lake, one via the Setia Alam Community Park and the second time via the housing area of Alam Budiman . In this post, I will elaborate a bit on the Setia Alam Community Trail head and dedicate another post to the other entrance. Getting to the start point of the hike took us roughly 30 minutes with a toll on the way into Setia Alam. It's fairly easy to waze to as all you need to key in is Setia Alam Community Trail Head. Parking near the start point of the hike is limited and it's recommended to park at the shoplots further up the road near the Petron petrol station. From there, it's roughly a 800m walk to the start aka Station A. Just keep following the trail until you reach a T-junction with the signs leading to Lake Trail or Peak Garden. Ignore your instincts to go towards Lake Trail and turn right towards Peak Garden. When you come across a barren flat land overlooking the destruction of mother nature, you're on the right path. #hikingadventures #hiking #lovenature #awesomepic