Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — Due to potential of extreme weather conditions, hiking trails on Mount Gede Pangrango National Park in West Java will be temporary closed. The closure will be in effect from December 25, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
The park management, Balai Besar Taman Nasional (BBTN) Gunung Gede Pangrango, issued the closure in an official notice. The notice state that the hiking trails to the two mountains, Mount Gede and Mount Pangrango, will be closed starting Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
The closure, according to park authorities, is a precautionary measure against the anticipated severe weather conditions at the end of the year and early 2025. Officials emphasized the importance of prioritizing visitor safety, while also allowing time for ecosystem recovery.
“In light of extreme weather forecasts and to support ecosystem restoration efforts in the Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park area, we hereby inform all prospective hikers, visitors, and outdoor enthusiasts that hiking activities will be temporarily suspended from December 25, 2024, to March 31, 2025,” the official announcement stated.
The closure notice has been widely circulated on social media platforms, with the park’s official Instagram account, @bbtn_gn_gedepangrango, reiterating the decision.
“Dear #sobatgepang, we want to share an important update regarding the temporary closure of Mount Gede and Pangrango hiking trails from December 25, 2024, to March 31, 2025, due to extreme weather conditions and ongoing ecosystem restoration efforts. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period,” read the social media post.
While hiking trails will remain off-limits, park authorities clarified that visitors will still have access to waterfalls located within the national park area.
Visitors and outdoor enthusiasts are advised to stay updated through official channels for further information and announcements regarding the reopening of the trails. Additionally, the national park authorities recommend that visitors reschedule their hiking plans for both Mount Gede and Mount Pangrango during the closure period.
(Raidi/Agung)
