Parit Falls

Parit Falls is a recreational forest park with a small waterfall area, located at the turn-off into Kampung Sedia from the main road between Tanah Rata and Brinchang. An alternative entrance leads from behind Century Pines Resort at Tanah Rata town, but requires a short jungle walk that lasts for about 8 minutes. While the park has excellent visitor infrastructure, including ample car parking, playgrounds, tiled footpaths, benches and even restrooms, the river that meanders through the forest is terribly polluted. The highlight of the park, a small waterfall that feeds into a large pool, is littered with rubbish and resembles a monsoon drain.

Consequently, the waters are a sickly yellow and unsuited for swimming or wading purposes. Still, the park remains a popular tourist attraction for its surrounding forest, which is relatively clean and intact. Several trails branch off from a suspension bridge across the river near the park entrace; these explore the natural environment before culminating at the waterfall area, which has its own crickety wooden bridge suspended above. Several gazebos in the vicinity provide some shelter for visitors while further down, a slightly steep trail leads to a watchtower perched on a hilltop. A more recent attraction at Parit Falls is a montane park next to the entrance, which features a landscaped garden that highlights the local flora, including ferns, orchids and shrubs.