Mount Rinjani Hiking Trail Closed for 3 Months from January 1, 2025 to 2 April 2025, Mount Rinjani National Park is closed for trekking and camping activities from January 1 to March 31 every year due to heavy rain and extreme weather conditions ¹ ² ³. This annual closure ensures the safety of trekkers and helps maintain the park’s ecosystem. If you’re planning to trek Mount Rinjani, consider visiting between April and December, with the best time being from May to October during the dry season ² ³. April to June is also a great period, offering lush green landscapes and fewer crowds ¹. Before heading out, make sure to check the park’s official website or contact a reputable trekking operator for the latest updates on trekking conditions and availability ²
Mount Rinjani National Park Office will close 6 hiking trails to Mount Rinjani from January 1, 2025 to April 2, 2025. In its press release, Mount Rinjani National Park Office stated the reasons for closing the Mount Rinjani hiking trails for two reasons. First, in the context of ecosystem restoration.
“And (second) considering the weather forecast information from the BMKG Class I Mataram climatology station that there is a transition period towards the 2024/2025 rainy season,” wrote Mount Rinjani National Park Office in its press release.
During the transition to the rainy season, BMKG urges people to be aware of the potential for hydrometeorological disasters such as heavy rain, strong winds that can occur suddenly, and are local in nature in several areas.
In addition, the Mount Rinjani National Park Office also warned of the potential for flooding, landslides and tornadoes.
The six Mount Rinjani hiking trails that are closed include the Senaru hiking trail in North Lombok Regency, the Torean hiking trail in North Lombok Regency,
Furthermore, the Sembalun hiking trail in East Lombok Regency and the Timbanuh hiking trail in East Lombok Regency. In addition, there is the Tetebatu hiking trail in East Lombok Regency, and the Aik Berik hiking trail in Central Lombok Regency which are also closed. The Mount Rinjani National Park Office said that the last Mount Rinjani Trek activity was carried out on December 31, 2024 and ended on January 3, 2025.
When The Best Time To Hike Mount Rinjani
The Best Time To Hike Mount Rinjani Is From From April to December, April And December Are Shoulder Seasons, sometimes it rains in April because April is the end of the rainy season On Mount Rinjani, and sometimes it rains in December because December is the beginning of the rainy season. It Is Mostly Pleasant From May To Mid-November.