RHINO ROCK

RHINO ROCK (BLUFF HEAD) - Is a short intermediate type of hiking trail. Very enjoyable special when your on the hunt to find the "Rhino Rock". Just one advise...behave yourself around here because your next to the Military Compound and below is the Stanley Prison. This trail is great for the whole family and for the intermediate hikers seeking for a short weekend adventure.

HOW TO GET THERE:

Option 1: Take any bus that will lead you to Stanley Market Bus Station...then take Bus 14 which will take you at the Military Compound and the Bus Terminus. (must get off here!)

Option 2: Take Bus 6A

Option 3: Take Bus 14 

TRAIL INFO:

Difficulty: 2/5 (Intermediate to advance leve)

Duration: 1 Hour

Terrain: 95% Natural Trail

LOGISTICS:

• 20L Pack
• 500ml of Hydration (H2O)
• 1 Snack Bar
• 1 Extra Shirt
• Wet-wear (If you plan to swim at the beach below)
• Proper Hiking Shoes
• Light Weight Clothing Material (Convertible Pants is a must!)
• Hiking Pole (Optional)
• Mosquito Repellent (during rainy season)
• Personal Emergency First Aid Kit
• Mobile Phone (Call 999 in case of emergency)
• Personal Compact Camera

LET'S GO!

MAIN ENTRY POINT
Make your way up using the small metal gateway towards the main trail of Rhino Rock.

THE TRAIL
This is how the trail looks like on the inside and as I mentioned earlier, it is 99% natural
...you can only meet this kind (optional) stairs at the beginning.

THE SUMMIT
Shortly after 15 - 20 mins. and you will meet the Trigonometric (Summit) Marker. The Radio Communication Tower is used by the Military Base Camp on the nearby trail located at your Entry Point. 

TRIGONOMETRIC (SUMMIT) MARKER
Walk behind this marker and you will embark yourself into the most exciting journey...finding RHINO! 

PATHWAYS TO RHINO ROCK & THE BEACH
The Red Markings will lead you towards the Rhino Rock and if you turn left immediately, then you will head towards the beach and miss the Rhino Rock. Make sure you turn to the right and meet the Rhino Rock and from the Rhino Rock...there is a pathway to the Beach if you wanna take a dip!

Again, follow the Red Marking first to meet Mr. Rhino ^_^

CHALLENGER
This bush will give you a little challenge, but it not something that even a 6 or 8 years old can easily maneuver. 

WALK ALONG THE SIDE
This is exactly the same place to go to the Rhino Rock and back  unless u decide to swim at the beach and take the Yellow Marking on your way back to the Summit again.

RHINO ROCK
This is the main highlight of the trail and feel free to do whatever you wish...climb on top of it and have your photo taken or just remain down below if your not up for it...either ways is the same! But, it's more cool on top ^_^

WAY UP & OUT
This is the same path you will take on your way back towards the summit (that's if you don't go to the beach). It is the same path that you took on your way down to meet the Rhino Rock...

Same side but uphill this time!

Back at the Radio Tower - just simply walk around the back-side of it and you  will see the Bamboo Jungle.

BAMBOO JUNGLE LANE
In less than 7mins. through this Bamboo Jungle Groove and you will see the most beautiful island view of "STANLEY".

STANLEY
Words cannot express the beauty of this island...with its sparkling sand, sky blue colored beaches and massive landscapes...what more can you ask for?!   

In just a few seconds and your back in this mini jungle again... but don't worry you won't get lost because many hikers have been around here...so the trail is clear!

KNOW YOUR BEARINGS
This is really a good practice ground for Beginners and Intermediate Hikers...it will make them improve there instinct on their jungle survival (well...somehow).

FOLLOW THE PIPELINE
If you lead yourself and follow the water pipeline..it will sure take you towards the Exit Zone.

EXIT ZONE
This is the exit area but apparently some people uses this as their starting point as well. It's now up to you if U wanna visit this again and take the challenge of reversing the trail by going through this point.

WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
This means one thing...your DONE! but then again for someone doing the reverse of this trail...it is only the Beginning! However you want it as long as you keep your trail Enjoyable & Safe...I'm sure that your gonna have 100% FUN!






Friendly Reminder
Enjoy Your Country Park, Enjoy Hiking and Leave No Trace!