The bridge is constructed as a single-span suspension system to minimize impact on the surrounding forest floor.
It was designed specifically to facilitate long-term forest canopy research and monitoring.
The height of the bridge allows for observation of bird species typically hidden from ground-level hikers.
The structure is capable of holding up to 30 people at any given time for safety reasons.
The surrounding reserve serves as the primary water catchment area for Singapore's reservoir system.
The TreeTop Walk is a 250-meter-long, free-standing suspension bridge located within Singapore's Central Catchment Nature Reserve. Positioned 25 meters above the forest floor, it offers a canopy-level view of the secondary forest. The structure connects Bukit Peirce and Bukit Kalang, the two highest points in the reserve. It is the first of its kind in a tropical forest in Singapore. The site is accessible via a series of hiking trails that traverse the MacRitchie Reservoir area. Visitors observe biodiversity from a unique aerial vantage point. The trail system requires significant physical exertion due to the distance and humidity.
The center of the suspension bridge providing a panoramic view of the canopy.
Bring at least 1.5 liters of water per person as there are no hydration stations along the bridge trail.
Wear moisture-wicking clothing and sturdy, broken-in trail shoes to handle uneven terrain.
Start the trek early in the morning to beat the peak tropical heat and midday humidity.
Attempting the hike without proper hydration, arriving near sunset, or wandering off-trail into restricted catchment zones.
Closed on Mondays, except for public holidays.
Maintain silence to observe wildlife, do not feed animals, stay on marked trails, and carry out all trash.
