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BradJill
Hongkong, Kina157 226 bidrag
okt. 2022
MacLehose Trail Section 7 is the shortest of the 10 stages, covering approximately 6.4 km between the Shing Mun Reservoir Dam and the Lead Mine Pass. The trail has an intimidating initial climb of 1000 steps in the first 1.7 km until you reach Needle Hill (532m), one of the sharpest hikes in Hong Kong.
At the Needle Hill summit you are presented with outstanding panoramic views when sky conditions are favourable. You can see Sha Tin, Ma On Shan and Tai Po to the east and northeast. Lion Rock is directly south of you and views back west towards the Shing Mun Reservoir and city beyond are very nice as well.
From Needle Hill, you proceed until you make another ascend up Grassy Hill (647m) for more impressive views. From here you make way to the Lead Mine Pass through grassy hillsides and forest. From there the trail ends at the campsite and rest facilities. You can hike north from here along the Wilson Trail Section 7 to Yeun Tun Ha village. From there you can take light green minibuses to Tai Po Market MTR Station from where you can return to the city.
Alternatively, serious hikers planning to combine Section 7 and 8 can simply continue onward from Lead Mine Pass along Section 8 which transects the Tai Mo Shan Country Park, taking in Hong Kong's highest peak, Tai Mo Shan (957m).
At the Needle Hill summit you are presented with outstanding panoramic views when sky conditions are favourable. You can see Sha Tin, Ma On Shan and Tai Po to the east and northeast. Lion Rock is directly south of you and views back west towards the Shing Mun Reservoir and city beyond are very nice as well.
From Needle Hill, you proceed until you make another ascend up Grassy Hill (647m) for more impressive views. From here you make way to the Lead Mine Pass through grassy hillsides and forest. From there the trail ends at the campsite and rest facilities. You can hike north from here along the Wilson Trail Section 7 to Yeun Tun Ha village. From there you can take light green minibuses to Tai Po Market MTR Station from where you can return to the city.
Alternatively, serious hikers planning to combine Section 7 and 8 can simply continue onward from Lead Mine Pass along Section 8 which transects the Tai Mo Shan Country Park, taking in Hong Kong's highest peak, Tai Mo Shan (957m).
Skrevet 24. november 2022
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Joe
Budapest, Ungarn3 354 bidrag
nov. 2021 • Venner
Hong Kong has no shortage of great hikes, and for that matter no shortage of great beaches either, so a combination of the two is not so rare. In fact many of the well known hikes in the city feature an ending at a lovely beach, Dragons Back Dragons back hike in Hong Kong for example, which ends at Big Wave Bay. So when I heard abut this hidden gem of a beach named Long Ke, which many say is the most beautiful in the city, AND it was accessible via a nice long scenic walk, I HAD to try it out for myself. Long Ke Wan, also called Long Ke Beach, is a white sand paradise nestled between the hills and capes of Sai Kung East Country Park, facing the South China Sea. Apart from its silky sand, the pristine beach is known for its crystal clear waters, gentle waves and spectacular ocean views. It is dubbed as one, if not the most beautiful beach in Hong Kong.
This trail is actually Maclehose stage 1, and is a long straight walk of around 11km, it is flat and well paved and actually is not very difficult at all.
The reservoir provides some of the drinking water for the city and die to the geology of the area, leave the water looking a lovely colour. Not for swimming sadly, no matter how beautiful it looks. As you walk you’ll be granted supremely picturesque photo opportunities, and sweeping panoramic views of nature. On the one side you see rain water used for drinking, on the other you see natural ocean water.
During the walk you will no doubt encounter the local wildlife that roams freely in this area. They are protected animals and have the rule of the land, but are very friendly and happy to interact with you. You may even see a cute baby or two
Be careful walking on the trail as the taxi’s zip past at quite a speed and can be a bit annoying. After 10km or so you will reach the end of the Dam trail and then you will see the breathtaking view of the beach below you, pristine and golden, waiting for you to enjoy. A short descend later and you’re there.
The beach is super quiet, with soft clean sand perfect to sprawl out on and relax. The water is clean and warm, ready and waiting for you to dive and float around. With the big yachts behind you and the golden sand in front of you, it almost feels like you could be anywhere in the world such as Dubai or Monaco. One negative is the waves are small, so no surfing here, on the plus side it makes it easy to swim and to play around in, especially for families and kids.
After finishing at the beach, you can move onto Maclehose stage 2 which provides great sunset views of the beach, mountains and ocean below you. Unlike stage 1 this is not flat and straight; it is a bit rocky and it is up hill to around 300m high. The scenery below is gorgeous and incredibly picturesque, especially on a clear day when the orange orb slowly sets.
This trail is actually Maclehose stage 1, and is a long straight walk of around 11km, it is flat and well paved and actually is not very difficult at all.
The reservoir provides some of the drinking water for the city and die to the geology of the area, leave the water looking a lovely colour. Not for swimming sadly, no matter how beautiful it looks. As you walk you’ll be granted supremely picturesque photo opportunities, and sweeping panoramic views of nature. On the one side you see rain water used for drinking, on the other you see natural ocean water.
During the walk you will no doubt encounter the local wildlife that roams freely in this area. They are protected animals and have the rule of the land, but are very friendly and happy to interact with you. You may even see a cute baby or two
Be careful walking on the trail as the taxi’s zip past at quite a speed and can be a bit annoying. After 10km or so you will reach the end of the Dam trail and then you will see the breathtaking view of the beach below you, pristine and golden, waiting for you to enjoy. A short descend later and you’re there.
The beach is super quiet, with soft clean sand perfect to sprawl out on and relax. The water is clean and warm, ready and waiting for you to dive and float around. With the big yachts behind you and the golden sand in front of you, it almost feels like you could be anywhere in the world such as Dubai or Monaco. One negative is the waves are small, so no surfing here, on the plus side it makes it easy to swim and to play around in, especially for families and kids.
After finishing at the beach, you can move onto Maclehose stage 2 which provides great sunset views of the beach, mountains and ocean below you. Unlike stage 1 this is not flat and straight; it is a bit rocky and it is up hill to around 300m high. The scenery below is gorgeous and incredibly picturesque, especially on a clear day when the orange orb slowly sets.
Skrevet 1. oktober 2022
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BradJill
Hongkong, Kina157 226 bidrag
jul. 2022
This is the longest, easiest and last stage of the MacLehose Trail, covering around 15km through the Tai Lam Country Park, starting at Tin Fu Tsai (east) and ending at Tuen Mun (west), the official end of the 100 km long trail. The first half of the stage 10 has a couple of decent ascends but then becomes rather flat with a slow after reaching the halfway point. From there onward it is a gradual downward descend all the way to the end, allow 4-6 hours to complete depending on your hiking fitness.
The highlight of trail section is passing by Tai Lam Chung Reservoir, which includes a delightful viewpoint area accessed by way of a side trail, a 200 metre detour from the main trail. Also known as 1000 Islands Reservoir, this is one of the most photographed locations around Hong Kong so one can expect many day-hikers making the hike in just to see the lake from the So Kwun Wat Village near Tuen Mun.
Note: As is recommended with hiking in Hong Kong country parks, bring sufficient water and snacks for the day, a hat and plenty of sunscreen and be aware of the weather before setting off for your hike day.
Note: You can download helpful hiking apps such as Hiking Trail HK which provides very good map coverage of each section of the MacLehose Trail. Otherwise, just follow the signs. The trail is in very good condition and there will be fellow hikers a plenty if you are unsure, especially on weekends when this section of the trail can be quite busy and even overly crowded between the reservoir and So Kwun Wat Village.
Note: Best to familiarise yourself with recommended bus routes and times to/from the trailhead and ending point as well. You can do this be reading up on web posts about the trail and by making use of Citymapper app on the day.
The highlight of trail section is passing by Tai Lam Chung Reservoir, which includes a delightful viewpoint area accessed by way of a side trail, a 200 metre detour from the main trail. Also known as 1000 Islands Reservoir, this is one of the most photographed locations around Hong Kong so one can expect many day-hikers making the hike in just to see the lake from the So Kwun Wat Village near Tuen Mun.
Note: As is recommended with hiking in Hong Kong country parks, bring sufficient water and snacks for the day, a hat and plenty of sunscreen and be aware of the weather before setting off for your hike day.
Note: You can download helpful hiking apps such as Hiking Trail HK which provides very good map coverage of each section of the MacLehose Trail. Otherwise, just follow the signs. The trail is in very good condition and there will be fellow hikers a plenty if you are unsure, especially on weekends when this section of the trail can be quite busy and even overly crowded between the reservoir and So Kwun Wat Village.
Note: Best to familiarise yourself with recommended bus routes and times to/from the trailhead and ending point as well. You can do this be reading up on web posts about the trail and by making use of Citymapper app on the day.
Skrevet 1. august 2022
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BradJill
Hongkong, Kina157 226 bidrag
mar. 2022
The MacLehose Trail is one of Hong Kong's four long distance trails. It runs 100 km east to west mostly through dedicated country parks situated across the New Territories. It is broken down into 10 sections of various lengths and difficulty and covers all manner of geography from rocky coastlines, heavily wooded forests, scrubby hillsides and mountain ridges. Hikers will experience some of HK's tallest peaks, very best viewpoints and delightful nature and scenery. The trail is an outdoor wonder in Hong Kong and is recognised by Nat Geo as being one of the World's 20 Dream Trails.
Section #3 of the MacLehose Trail is a less trafficked 10.3 km hike across the Sai Kung West Country Park. It is overshadowed by Section #2 which is regarded by many as the finest stretch of hiking and coastline scenery in Hong Kong. As such, many weekend hikers flock to Section #2, leaving Section #3 much less crowded.
The trailhead is located at Pak Tam Au on the Pak Tam Au Road which splits the two Sai Kung Country Parks between East and West. It transects the country park from east to west, ending at Sai Sha Road, the boundary road that separates the Sai Kung West and Ma On Shan Country Parks. This is also the starting point of Section 4 of the trail.
The Section 3 link includes a couple of long upward ascends as well as several other minor climbs. The peak summits have low brush and tree lines, affording really great views. Around halfway across the country park, you are afforded near 360 degree panoramic views of Clearwater Bay, Sai Kung, Mirs Bay, Tolo Harbour, Ma On Shan Country Park. When sky conditions are favourable, the views are stunning.
During the trail, you walk through a fair amount of wooded area with proper shade. However, you will ascend above the tree lines several times and have periods where you are exposed to the elements so do be prepared with hats, plenty of sunscreen and drinking water.
There are very limited facilities. You'll find public toilets and water refill stations at the start and end of the trail. After your first hour of hiking, you will encounter a small village area of Cheung Sheung. There are toilets there and a local shop called the Hui Lam Store where you can buy a cup of coffee, have a light Hong Kong style breakfast and buy extra water here if needed. There is are campsite grounds here as well. If hiking on the weekend, you'll notice quite a few tents setup in front of the store.
Best to allow around 4 hours minimum to hike Section #3 of the MacLehose Trail. Faster hikers and trail runners can clear it in 3 to 3.5 hours but allowing time for rest or picnic breaks as well as quite a few stops to enjoy the scenery, viewpoints and any wildlife that you might encounter, you can easily and quickly exceed 5 hours on this trail section.
Section #3 of the MacLehose Trail is a less trafficked 10.3 km hike across the Sai Kung West Country Park. It is overshadowed by Section #2 which is regarded by many as the finest stretch of hiking and coastline scenery in Hong Kong. As such, many weekend hikers flock to Section #2, leaving Section #3 much less crowded.
The trailhead is located at Pak Tam Au on the Pak Tam Au Road which splits the two Sai Kung Country Parks between East and West. It transects the country park from east to west, ending at Sai Sha Road, the boundary road that separates the Sai Kung West and Ma On Shan Country Parks. This is also the starting point of Section 4 of the trail.
The Section 3 link includes a couple of long upward ascends as well as several other minor climbs. The peak summits have low brush and tree lines, affording really great views. Around halfway across the country park, you are afforded near 360 degree panoramic views of Clearwater Bay, Sai Kung, Mirs Bay, Tolo Harbour, Ma On Shan Country Park. When sky conditions are favourable, the views are stunning.
During the trail, you walk through a fair amount of wooded area with proper shade. However, you will ascend above the tree lines several times and have periods where you are exposed to the elements so do be prepared with hats, plenty of sunscreen and drinking water.
There are very limited facilities. You'll find public toilets and water refill stations at the start and end of the trail. After your first hour of hiking, you will encounter a small village area of Cheung Sheung. There are toilets there and a local shop called the Hui Lam Store where you can buy a cup of coffee, have a light Hong Kong style breakfast and buy extra water here if needed. There is are campsite grounds here as well. If hiking on the weekend, you'll notice quite a few tents setup in front of the store.
Best to allow around 4 hours minimum to hike Section #3 of the MacLehose Trail. Faster hikers and trail runners can clear it in 3 to 3.5 hours but allowing time for rest or picnic breaks as well as quite a few stops to enjoy the scenery, viewpoints and any wildlife that you might encounter, you can easily and quickly exceed 5 hours on this trail section.
Skrevet 7. april 2022
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Mairwen1
Storbritannia8 655 bidrag
apr. 2021
Section 2 is one of the 10 sections that make up the 100km long MacLehose hiking trail. When I asked around, friends recommended Section 2 as being the most beautiful part, with secluded, pristine beaches and panoramic coastline views. It did not disappoint and was a uniquely beautiful part of Hong Kong.
Altogether, this section is a challenging hike. It’s about 13.5km long, with a lot of difficult up and down stretches. Fortunately there are a couple of good ‘cheats’ that allows you to avoid these parts but still see the main beaches and Tai Long Wan Bay. We opted for this shorter, easier version of the hike.
To skip the first part of the trail, take a taxi directly to the Sai Wan Pavilion and pick up the walk from here (you won’t be alone - a lot of other people will be getting out of taxis at exactly the same point).
I believe that the 29R village bus also runs between Sai Kung and the pavilion. It’s cheap (about $20HKD) but it doesn’t run very often.
The only problem we had with a taxi was trying to make it clear to the driver where we wanted to be dropped off. I’d recommend having a map of the pavilion on your phone to show the driver so he knows where you mean (I have attached photos of country park maps showing the pavilion and walking trail below also).
It’s worth noting that Ubers are no use to you here because they can’t enter country parks.
Starting at the pavilion was a really good option on a hot day. The walk to the first beach at Sai Wan was really easy and took 30 - 40 minutes along a flat-ish path (we passed one group wheeling camping gear along so that gives you an idea of how easy it is).
The trail continued on to Ham Tin Beach (a further 40 - 50 min). The view as you walk up and over the ruggedly beautiful, coastal hills and then descend into Ham Tin, is absolutely stunning. There are a couple of very basic restaurants here, where you can stop for lunch, hire surfboards and camping gear and buy tickets for the speedboat back to Sai Kung. In particular, the Hoi Fung Store on the beachfront has simple, tasty local dishes and serves beer.
At this point, you can either continue on to the end of Section 2 or if, like us, you’re happy to call it quits, then the easiest option is to buy tickets at the Hoi Fung store for the speedboat back to Sai Kung (you can also walk back to Sai Wan and do the same thing from there). The speedboat was actually one of the best parts of the day - a fun, although sometimes rough, ride on the open ocean with great coastal scenery along the way.
TIPS:
* Overall, the trail is very easy to follow and is well sign-posted. Every 500 metres, you will see a MacLehose Trail distance marker, so it’s easy to gauge your timing and distance. The markers are easy to spot and are recognisable by the silhouette image of hiker with a backpack. Amusingly, the hiker is shown leaning down on his knee as if he is exhausted and thoroughly worn out - not very inspiring.
* Water, sunscreen and a hat are absolute essentials. Much of the walk is exposed and the sun can be brutal.
* Be aware that the speedboat trips are subject to weather and can be cancelled if the sea is too rough.
Altogether, this section is a challenging hike. It’s about 13.5km long, with a lot of difficult up and down stretches. Fortunately there are a couple of good ‘cheats’ that allows you to avoid these parts but still see the main beaches and Tai Long Wan Bay. We opted for this shorter, easier version of the hike.
To skip the first part of the trail, take a taxi directly to the Sai Wan Pavilion and pick up the walk from here (you won’t be alone - a lot of other people will be getting out of taxis at exactly the same point).
I believe that the 29R village bus also runs between Sai Kung and the pavilion. It’s cheap (about $20HKD) but it doesn’t run very often.
The only problem we had with a taxi was trying to make it clear to the driver where we wanted to be dropped off. I’d recommend having a map of the pavilion on your phone to show the driver so he knows where you mean (I have attached photos of country park maps showing the pavilion and walking trail below also).
It’s worth noting that Ubers are no use to you here because they can’t enter country parks.
Starting at the pavilion was a really good option on a hot day. The walk to the first beach at Sai Wan was really easy and took 30 - 40 minutes along a flat-ish path (we passed one group wheeling camping gear along so that gives you an idea of how easy it is).
The trail continued on to Ham Tin Beach (a further 40 - 50 min). The view as you walk up and over the ruggedly beautiful, coastal hills and then descend into Ham Tin, is absolutely stunning. There are a couple of very basic restaurants here, where you can stop for lunch, hire surfboards and camping gear and buy tickets for the speedboat back to Sai Kung. In particular, the Hoi Fung Store on the beachfront has simple, tasty local dishes and serves beer.
At this point, you can either continue on to the end of Section 2 or if, like us, you’re happy to call it quits, then the easiest option is to buy tickets at the Hoi Fung store for the speedboat back to Sai Kung (you can also walk back to Sai Wan and do the same thing from there). The speedboat was actually one of the best parts of the day - a fun, although sometimes rough, ride on the open ocean with great coastal scenery along the way.
TIPS:
* Overall, the trail is very easy to follow and is well sign-posted. Every 500 metres, you will see a MacLehose Trail distance marker, so it’s easy to gauge your timing and distance. The markers are easy to spot and are recognisable by the silhouette image of hiker with a backpack. Amusingly, the hiker is shown leaning down on his knee as if he is exhausted and thoroughly worn out - not very inspiring.
* Water, sunscreen and a hat are absolute essentials. Much of the walk is exposed and the sun can be brutal.
* Be aware that the speedboat trips are subject to weather and can be cancelled if the sea is too rough.
Skrevet 6. desember 2021
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BradJill
Hongkong, Kina157 226 bidrag
jul. 2021
The MacLeHose Trail runs 100 km across Hong Kong's New Territories from east to west. It is broken down into 10 sections of various lengths and challenge, taking in impressive coastlines, dramatic peaks and ridges with excellent viewpoints, scrubby hillsides, woodland forests and past reservoirs. The trail is an outdoor wonder in Hong Kong and is recognised by National Geographic as one of the World's 20 Dream Trails.
Two of the most popular sections of the MacLehose Trail are Stages #5 & #6 which are closest to the city, easily accessible and generally less challenging compared to other legs of the trail, meaning they are convenient for families who want to spend some time outdoors with the children.
Stage #5 links Tate's Cairn (east) to Tai Po Road (west) and is around 11km in distance. This trail is most notable for passing through the Lion Rock Country Park. While technically a separate trail within the park, Lion Rock is the famous landmark peak with 360 degree views around the city. It is a very popular hike for locals and outdoor enthusiasts who visit the city and is often clubbed with the MacLehose Trail Stage 5 when trekking across the country park. There is also an informal War Relic trail with 17 different war period ruins along what is known as the Gin Drinker's Line, where key military defensive positions where constructed and manned before WWII and the Japanese invasion, something interesting for the history buffs hiking along Stage #5.
Stage #6 picks up at the end of #5 at Tai Po Road. The trail makes way north through the Kam Shan Country Park and ends the southern boundary with the Shing Mun Country Park. It is just over 5 kms in distance and an easy hike throughout. The trail passes a few small reservoirs and historical waterworks structures in the southern end. Notably, the trail follows Golden Hill Road, informally known and Monkey Hill because of the high concentration of macaques that reside in the area. You will see quite a few, best to follow regulations and not try to feed them. Just have a look at them and move on. Near the north end of Stage #6 you will find Shing Mun War Relics trail where there are 8 or 9 more war era ruins that also formed part of the Gin Drinker's Line. This is a better war relic trail as the relics are in higher concentration and only spread over a couple hundred metres.
In the end, Stage #5 is really good if including a visit to Lion Rock. Stage #6 is better suited for those who want something light, easy and are interested to see lots of monkeys. War history buffs will prefer the Shing Mun Relics Trail in Stage #6 if you have to choose. It can be done quickly by starting from the north end of that trail section, where the ruins are found.
Two of the most popular sections of the MacLehose Trail are Stages #5 & #6 which are closest to the city, easily accessible and generally less challenging compared to other legs of the trail, meaning they are convenient for families who want to spend some time outdoors with the children.
Stage #5 links Tate's Cairn (east) to Tai Po Road (west) and is around 11km in distance. This trail is most notable for passing through the Lion Rock Country Park. While technically a separate trail within the park, Lion Rock is the famous landmark peak with 360 degree views around the city. It is a very popular hike for locals and outdoor enthusiasts who visit the city and is often clubbed with the MacLehose Trail Stage 5 when trekking across the country park. There is also an informal War Relic trail with 17 different war period ruins along what is known as the Gin Drinker's Line, where key military defensive positions where constructed and manned before WWII and the Japanese invasion, something interesting for the history buffs hiking along Stage #5.
Stage #6 picks up at the end of #5 at Tai Po Road. The trail makes way north through the Kam Shan Country Park and ends the southern boundary with the Shing Mun Country Park. It is just over 5 kms in distance and an easy hike throughout. The trail passes a few small reservoirs and historical waterworks structures in the southern end. Notably, the trail follows Golden Hill Road, informally known and Monkey Hill because of the high concentration of macaques that reside in the area. You will see quite a few, best to follow regulations and not try to feed them. Just have a look at them and move on. Near the north end of Stage #6 you will find Shing Mun War Relics trail where there are 8 or 9 more war era ruins that also formed part of the Gin Drinker's Line. This is a better war relic trail as the relics are in higher concentration and only spread over a couple hundred metres.
In the end, Stage #5 is really good if including a visit to Lion Rock. Stage #6 is better suited for those who want something light, easy and are interested to see lots of monkeys. War history buffs will prefer the Shing Mun Relics Trail in Stage #6 if you have to choose. It can be done quickly by starting from the north end of that trail section, where the ruins are found.
Skrevet 12. august 2021
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Melissa
Manchester, UK10 bidrag
mai 2021 • Familie
Hikers leave the trail of plastic behind them. The sights are average. Signages are non existent. Utter disappointment.
Skrevet 15. mai 2021
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Agostina
4 bidrag
apr. 2021
Everyone we met on this trail is either an expat or foreign born Chinese. Why are there no locals around? Trail needs more signs.
Skrevet 28. april 2021
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Pommerania
Nebo, NC19 bidrag
mar. 2021 • Familie
The hike is slippery and dangerous at places. Tell hotel concierge when and where you are going. Make it fun!
Skrevet 18. april 2021
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BradJill
Hongkong, Kina157 226 bidrag
mar. 2021
The MacLeHose Trail is a 100 km long trek across Hong Kong's New Territories that is broken down into 10 sections, taking in delightful coastlines, mountain peaks and ridges, woodland forests and reservoirs. It is an outdoor wonder in Hong Kong that is recognised as one of the World's 20 Dream Trails by National Geographic.
The trail was officially inaugurated in 1979 and named after HK's former governor Sir Murray MacLehose, an avid hiker and outdoorsman who championed the establishment of the Country Parks of Hong Kong Ordinance in 1976.
One of the most popular sections of the MacLehose Trail is Section #4 which crosses the Ma On Shan Country Park, spending much time clinging to the ridge line and peaks of what is referred to as the Hunchbacks of Ma On Shan.
The trail starts at Kei Ling Ha / Shui Long Wo at the country park's northeast boundary with the Sai Kung West Country Park (and the end of Section #3 of the trail) and ends at Tate's Cairn in the southwest near the start of the Lion's Rock Country Park (the beginning of Section #4 of the trail).
Section #4 is one of the more challenging treks. It is around 13 kilometres in distance and includes a lot of upward stretches and steep climbs. Some hiking fitness is recommended when attempting to tackle this stage of the MacLehose Trail. Plenty of water and whatever snacks you need is also recommended. There are few public toilet stops and no eateries or kiosk stops once you start the hike.
Hightlights of Section #4 include the ridge line and viewpoints of Sai Kung, the islands of the Inner Port Shelter, The Tolo Channel, Tolo Harbour and Ma On Shan. Pyramid Hill is a quick add-on summit you can climb near the Ngong Ping Plateau which links to the Section #4 trail. Buffalo Pass is another highlight further to the southwest.
You will pass through some beautiful wooded areas along this trail section but mostly it is the ridge lines that are the star of the show. Quite a few birds will be seen and during the cooler months, butterflies are fairly prevalent. As for wildlife, most of what lives in this area are nocturnal. However, you may encounter a wild pig and will likely cross pathes with ferrel cows which are commonly seen near the Ma On Shan Country Trail intersection and Ngong Ping area and then in higher numbers around Buffalo Pass.
In the end, Section #4 can be a great day hike in Hong Kong. If does require some level of fitness to complete comfortably and the rewarding views are highly dependent upon visibility. As such, it is a hike you may want to save for a clear day with better sky conditions.
The trail was officially inaugurated in 1979 and named after HK's former governor Sir Murray MacLehose, an avid hiker and outdoorsman who championed the establishment of the Country Parks of Hong Kong Ordinance in 1976.
One of the most popular sections of the MacLehose Trail is Section #4 which crosses the Ma On Shan Country Park, spending much time clinging to the ridge line and peaks of what is referred to as the Hunchbacks of Ma On Shan.
The trail starts at Kei Ling Ha / Shui Long Wo at the country park's northeast boundary with the Sai Kung West Country Park (and the end of Section #3 of the trail) and ends at Tate's Cairn in the southwest near the start of the Lion's Rock Country Park (the beginning of Section #4 of the trail).
Section #4 is one of the more challenging treks. It is around 13 kilometres in distance and includes a lot of upward stretches and steep climbs. Some hiking fitness is recommended when attempting to tackle this stage of the MacLehose Trail. Plenty of water and whatever snacks you need is also recommended. There are few public toilet stops and no eateries or kiosk stops once you start the hike.
Hightlights of Section #4 include the ridge line and viewpoints of Sai Kung, the islands of the Inner Port Shelter, The Tolo Channel, Tolo Harbour and Ma On Shan. Pyramid Hill is a quick add-on summit you can climb near the Ngong Ping Plateau which links to the Section #4 trail. Buffalo Pass is another highlight further to the southwest.
You will pass through some beautiful wooded areas along this trail section but mostly it is the ridge lines that are the star of the show. Quite a few birds will be seen and during the cooler months, butterflies are fairly prevalent. As for wildlife, most of what lives in this area are nocturnal. However, you may encounter a wild pig and will likely cross pathes with ferrel cows which are commonly seen near the Ma On Shan Country Trail intersection and Ngong Ping area and then in higher numbers around Buffalo Pass.
In the end, Section #4 can be a great day hike in Hong Kong. If does require some level of fitness to complete comfortably and the rewarding views are highly dependent upon visibility. As such, it is a hike you may want to save for a clear day with better sky conditions.
Skrevet 31. mars 2021
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KH_
Singapore, Singapore
Hi! For those who have been hiking in mid April, are the chances of meeting other hikers along the way high or will you most likely be alone? Thanks!
Renan
204 bidrag
Hi KaiHG,
So I didn't go in April but since the walk is quite long and split in different sections, maybe if you tell people what section you're planning on doing, they'll be able to help.
I guess not all the sections are busy. I did section 1 in full steamy hot conditions and most people taxi all the way so we met only 1 or 2 guys. The other sections may be different.
GreysLouise
Singapore, Singapore2 bidrag
Is december a good time to hike?? High Island Reservoir East Dam to Sai Wan Pavilion
15yearsAgo
Brunate, Italia162 bidrag
I hiked in June, but did visit most of the islands and did the hikes on the islands. It's ok.
Est-ce qu'il y a des refuges pour dormir et manger le long de la trail si je la fais au complet.
Inntekter påvirker opplevelsene som er omtalt på denne siden. Finn ut mer.
Er det noe som mangler eller er unøyaktig?
Foreslå endringer for å forbedre det vi viser.
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