Rifle Range Nature Park

1/4 Visitor Pavilion

2/4 Quarry Wetland

3/4 Colugo Deck

4/4 Gaharu Trail

Situated along Rifle Range Road to the south of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Rifle Range Nature Park is 66 hectares and serves as a green buffer to protect Bukit Timah Nature Reserve from edge effects and abutting developments. It enhances ecological connectivity and provides complementary habitats for the Nature Reserve’s biodiversity.

It is also Singapore’s first net positive energy nature park, with the energy harvested from the solar panels installed around the nature park exceeding the expected annual operational energy consumption of the site.

You can explore the nature park via a network of boardwalks and trails. Highlights include:

Gliders Boardwalk (~411 m): A barrier-free elevated boardwalk which links the Visitor Pavilion to the Quarry Wetland, a freshwater ecosystem in the heart of the nature park transformed from the former Sin Seng Quarry. You can view animal crossing features such as rope bridges and colugo poles from a section of the boardwalk which is above Rifle Range Road. They have been implemented to allow wildlife such as the Long-tailed Macaque and Sunda Colugo to cross safely. Visit the Forest Exploration Trail to learn more about these features.
Forest Exploration Trail (~113 m): In this play area, logs and boulders create a material connection with nature and enable children to hone their balancing skills as they climb, balance, or jump over the logs.
Rambai Boardwalk (~535 m): Interpretive signage along the boardwalk allows you to learn about Rifle Range Nature Park’s rich history as the site of the previous Singapore Gun Club and Sin Seng Quarry.

Colugo Trail (~582 m): Hike up Colugo Trail and be rewarded with a panoramic view of the surroundings atop Colugo Deck, located 31 m above the Quarry Wetland.

Banyan (~647 m) and Gaharu Trail (~842 m): Visitors looking for a more rustic hiking experience can trek on the Banyan and Gaharu Trails, which begin at the Gaharu Entrance of Rifle Range Nature Park on Jalan Kampong Chantek. Visitors can hike beneath the grove of Banyan trees and stop to admire a tranquil stream along the Banyan Trail.

Quarry Wetland: Transformed from the former Sin Seng Quarry, the wetland makes full use of the existing terrain and provides habitats for wetland animals like the Scarlet Skimmer (Orthetrum testaceum), Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) and even migratory birds.

Colugo Deck: The design of the Colugo Deck is inspired by how the Sunda Colugo (Galeopterus variegatus) looks like when in flight.

Waterhen Hide: Visitors can get up close to the Quarry Wetland and observe wetland birds such as the Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis) and five species of kingfishers.

You can enter the nature park via 6 entrances found along Rifle Range Road, Upper Bukit Timah Road, Hindhede Drive, Jalan Kampong Chantek and the Rail Corridor.

Click here for a detailed map of the park.

Along Rifle Range Road

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Park Information

How to get there:
By MRT:
Beauty World (DT5): Take Exit A and head to Beauty World Centre Level 4. The overhead bridge links directly to Rambai Boardwalk, which leads you to the Visitor Pavilion.

By Bus:
184, 852, 961: Alight at Opp Beauty World (Bus stop ID: 42109)
41, 52, 61, 77, 157, 174, 184, 852, 961, 970, 985: Alight at Opp Bt Timah Plaza (Bus stop ID: 42089)

Park Size: 66 hectares

Nature Park Opening Hours: 7am – 7pm daily (entering or remaining in the park after 7pm is not allowed)

Carpark Opening Hours: 7am – 7pm daily

Number of carpark lots: 68, inclusive of 2 handicapped lots

Number of bicycle parking lots: 10 lots, located at Senapang Entrance (Rifle Range Road)

Accessibility: 700 m long barrier-free route between the Visitor Pavilion and Quarry Wetland

Specific Do’s and Don’ts: Pets, fishing, cycling/riding are not allowed in the nature park. Please refer to the Map & Trail Etiquette for more information.

Safety During Bad Weather

For safety, during and immediately after bad weather, please seek cover at the nearest shelter available and avoid entering forested areas, including nature reserve and nature park. Do note that when planning to go outdoors, you may dial 65427788 for weather forecast.

Nearby Park Connectors

Bukit Timah PC

Notices

Organised group activities (Including learning journeys and hiking)

For organised group activities with more than 30 persons to our nature reserves and nature parks, an application is needed. For more information click here.

Calendar of Activities
Click here to view our calendar of activities.
Click here to find out more about our free guided walks and children's programmes.
Should you be interested to join our volunteering events, you may sign up here.

Map & Trail Guides

On your journey of discovery, remember some simple tips to help make park visits enjoyable for everyone.
Click on the map link to find out more.

RIFLE RANGE NATURE PARK MAP
A Guide to Hiking Trails around Bukit Timah

Explore the various hiking trails at different nature parks surrounding Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Please observe the trail etiquettes for an enjoyable hiking experience for everyone.

A Guide to Hiking Trails around Bukit Timah

Sightseeing

Explore the nature park via the boardwalks and trails for majestic views of banyan trees as well as a bird’s eye view of the city from the Colugo Deck.

Trail length:
- Hindhede Link (443 m)
- Senapang Trail (311 m)
- Rambai Boardwalk (535 m)
- Gliders Boardwalk (411 m)
- Colugo Trail (582 m)
- Gaharu Trail (826 m)
- Banyan Trail (647 m)
- Banyan Link (175 m)
- Forest Exploration Trail (113 m)
- Kampong Chantek Trail (1186 m) – Under Construction
Birdwatching/ Wildlife Photography

Rifle Range Nature Park is home to more than 300 species of fauna, including over 100 species of birds, butterflies, and spiders. Get up close to observe them from the boardwalks and bird hide.

Photographers are encouraged to hashtag #nparksbuzz when sharing photos.
Forest Trees of Rifle Range Nature Park Guided Walk

Let Shawn introduce you to the forest trees of Rifle Range Nature Park! As a tropical rainforest ecologist, Dr Shawn Lum knows our forests well. At the Asian School of the Environment at the Nanyang Technological University, Shawn teaches plant diversity, forest ecology, and environmental protection. As President of the Nature Society (Singapore), Shawn works closely with the nature community and engages local environment and nature-related agencies to champion the conservation of our natural heritage and advance the causes of an active citizenry in Singapore. Registration via form.sg, do note that all participants will have to be regisisterd to join the walk.

Register for 7 May (Saturday) Guided Walk

Invasive Species Management

Join us for this community Invasive Species Management (ISM) session, to aid in forest restoration efforts! Neither prior experience nor gardening equipment is required.

As there are limited slots for this event, sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis. Your slot is only confirmed after you receive a confirmation email from us.
Please show us this confirmation email for verification on the day of your ISM session.

ISM can be a strenuous activity. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Invasive Species Management
Volunteering

Sign up as a volunteer and join us for tree planting, Invasive Species Management, nursery sessions and more.

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Events

All Events

Rifle Range Nature Park Guided Tour

Join us for a free guided walk at Rifle Range Nature Park to learn more about our rich biodiversity and the animal crossing features such as rope bridges and colugo poles.

21 Oct 2023 09:30AM - 10:30AM

Free
Rifle Range Nature Park Guided Tour

Join us for a free guided walk at Rifle Range Nature Park to learn more about our rich biodiversity and the animal crossing features such as rope bridges and colugo poles.

18 Nov 2023 09:30AM - 10:30AM

Free
Rifle Range Nature Park Guided Tour

Join us for a free guided walk at Rifle Range Nature Park to learn more about our rich biodiversity and the animal crossing features such as rope bridges and colugo poles.

16 Dec 2023 09:30AM - 10:30AM

Free