Mount Tambuyukon, Mountain summit in Sabah, Malaysia.
Mount Tambuyukon is a summit in Sabah that rises 2,579 meters, featuring steep slopes with thick forest and rocky outcrops throughout its trails. Dense vegetation covers most of the route, creating a varied landscape as hikers gain elevation.
The mountain contains evidence of glaciation from the Pleistocene epoch, with plateau features that reflect its ancient icy past. These geological traces show how the peak was shaped by ice ages thousands of years ago.
Local Kadazan Dusun communities call this peak Nulu Tambuyukon and maintain traditional ties to the forest that surrounds it. These connections shape how people in nearby villages relate to the mountain today.
The climb takes three to four days and requires an authorized guide and permits from Kinabalu Park authorities. Camping equipment is essential for overnight stays during the ascent.
The mountain is home to roughly 44 mammal species, including a rare population of summit rats found nowhere else with the same range. These rats live from 300 meters up to the peak, adapting to the changing environment as elevation increases.
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