Upper slopes and summit
From the upper slopes of Mount Kinabalu, much of eastern Sabah can be seen, stretching all the way to the South China Sea beyond.

These slopes have been glaciated as recently as 3,000 years b.p. The rock surfaces near the summit are well polished, making a stark landscape, with little plant life present.

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View west from the summit. Kota Kinabalu and South China Sea in distance at left. From Low's Peak, looking back at summit route below.
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South Peak as seen from the top. View to the south and east from near the top; route passes photo center.
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View west and north from summit. Kota Kinabalu and South China Sea in distance. The 'Donkey's Ears' seen from near 11,000 feet.
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View over 'The Abyss', a very steep canyon. View north and east from summit, 'The Abyss' to the right.

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