The clean air, scenery and cool mountain temperatures are a contrast to the usual pressures of business and travel. In the Headquarters area, several miles of easy, graded trails have been constructed for visitors. These will lead through the forests, follow by valleys and ridges, and will lead to scenic viewpoints and clear mountain streams. Visitors can study the mountain flora, spot orchids in bloom, watch birds and occasionally see tree shrews or a barking deer.
Shelters also provide a place to rest or a picnic.
The first part of the Kinabalu Mountain Trail, between the Power Station and Kambarangoh Telecoms, also make a good day-trip. A waterfall, gnarled and stunted mossy forest, pitcher plants and panoramic views are some of its highlights. The biggest attraction of the park is the Mt. Kinabalu. Watching it in the early hours of the morning, it mystically appears in view. It's an experience and an attraction in itself as the mountain in all its majesty disappears quickly from view as clouds and the sun take over to cover its summit a short while later.