The Crocker Range is a forest covered mountain range which stretches in a south westerly direction from Mount Kinabalu towards the Sabah - Sarawak border. It separates the coastal plains from the interior regions. Frequently shrouded in rain clouds, the peaks rise to an altitude of between 1200 - 1800 metres above the coastal plains. Formerly a forest reserve, its 1399 square kilometres became a national park in 1984. It is the largest park in Sabah.
The Crocker Range is bisected by the Padas Gorge, through which swirls the mighty Padas River. The Crocker Range provides a vital water catchment area for communities in the foothills and plains to both the West coast of Sabah and the interior.
Previously, there was no road from the interior to the coastal towns, and only had bridle paths criss-crossing the hinterlands. These bridle paths took the villagers down to the coastal towns, where they were able to barter for salt, matches and kerosene. These paths are now known as the Salt Trail.
The Longest Trail is from Tikalog (2hrs by Car from KK) to Inabong Station overlooking KK (45 mins by Car) Expect to trek 7 hours a day and stay in village halls or home stays, allow 4 days for trek.
An Alternative and less physical trek starts from mile 28 on the Tambulan Road (1Hr from KK) and you will have two 5 hour trek at start and finish and two 5-8 hour treks
