"The trail is one of the more difficult hikes I did in the past month and a half while visiting national parks around Southeast Asia. I wasn't feeling well that day and it might be the reason why I got quite winded and nauseaus, but climbing the first flight of stairs is how I imagine my body to be when Im 80!
The 360 view at the top is very picturesque but I much preferred the view point just before the actual top. Probably because I didnt have to stand on a narrow part of a rock and worry whether I block the way as it can get crowded. Also the ladder that was there for visitors to climb onto the rock were not fixed. Climbing them down, if my partner wasnt there, I would have fallen together with the ladder.
And overall, even though the trail is rough and magical in its way, what made it less enjoyable for me was the fact that visitors pay a 5+ EUR fee, and during our 3.5 hrs up and down I saw at least 15 foreigners. And there were probably more of them in the morning or there might be as many hikers every day! But the man-made sections of the trail that were supposed to make it easier and more enjoyable were completely neglected. I understand that it's a jungle and a rainforest and rains contribute to the faster deterioration of the materials, but some parts were so bad that they were additionally dangerous and added to the difficulty of the trail, which made me wonder: what do we support with that entry fee?
To me it looks like rangers and national park guardians haven't really taken a hike for a while.
The place is beautiful and Thai people working there are kind, but please, national park fee is there to keep it clean, safe and enjoyable, so please use that money for that purpose then!
There was random garbage at different sections of the trail. It could be from anyone but in an ideal world there should be someone hiking up from time to time to check that as well. Otherwise, nice place to challenge your limits and enjoy the limestone from the bird's perspective."

cicak kamicak

"A nice and easy hike — it would have been perfect if not for a sudden thunderstorm! If you're visiting during the rainy season, come prepared with good-grip shoes and a raincoat, as showers can hit unexpectedly, even when the forecast says ‘sunny afternoon.’

We made it to the first viewpoint before having to turn back halfway — the trail turned into a river! A bit of a shame, but still worth it for the adventure and views we did catch.

200B entry fee per person is a bit steep, especially considering there's none/little visible maintenance by the rangers. For comparison, Wat Tham Suea charges 100B and is well cared for by the monks."

Ewa Juz

"Easy hike we are not trained and took 1 hour and 10 minutes to get up to the top and 45 minutes to get down, the most difficult part is from km 1 to km2 the stairs are the hardest part. The road io rarely steep and the roots act as steps, a lot of animals around as lizards, scorpions, spiders, turtles and birds.
Definitely worth it for the view. Everyone with shoes on can do it."

Alessandro