CAPE D'AGUILAR

HOW TO GET THERE:

• Take the MTR to SHAU KEI WAN
• Leave the MTR Station via Exit A1 or A3 (Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus)
• Board into Bus No.9 or Green Mini Bus heading towards Shek O
• Alight at the Bus Station near Cape D' Aguilar Road.

TRAIL INFO:

• Difficulty: 1/5 
• Duration: 3.5 - 4.0 Hours
• Distance: 3.5 Km
• Type: Loop Trail
• GPS Coverage: Excellent
• Phone Coverage: Excellent

LOGISTICS:

• Packs: 8L - 18L
• Liquid Supplement: 1L - 1.5L
• Food Supplement: Bread, Power Bar or Fruit
• Clothing: Shorts and Shirt
• Shoes: Proper Hiking Shoes (Specially if you take the Rockies) 
• Extras: (Summer) Sunglasses, Hat &Sun Cream. (Winter) Wind Breaker & Convertible Pants.

LET'S GO! 

Cape D' Aguilar Bus Station

Okay, I have two suggestions so you won't miss the bus stop at Cape D'Aguilar. Option 1: Tell the driver ahead of your journey that your going to get off at the bus station at Cape D'Aguilar. Option 2: Sit  on the upper front deck of the bus and peel your eyes because when you see the "T" junction road you need to get off at the bus station with the "Blue Colored Sign" that says Cape D'Aguilar.

Walk alongside of the road  until you reach the round about where you can locate the starting point as well. (Be very careful around here!)

STARTING POINT
From here onward, you will be walking on concrete road but don't worry because you will be covered by the shades of trees.

To reach the Marine Reserved Area is by simply walking all the way downhill until you each the Main Gate.

ENTRY POINT #1
This entry point is just another option to get to the rocky part of the island and the other one is just alongside of the main gate.

MAIN GATE
Entry Point #2. There will be a foot path along the right side of the main gate, take that and hike alongside of the green metal fencing. 

Hike downhill and you eventually hit the shoreline and please beware of the High Voltage Antennas along the trail.

Enjoy the moment along the shoreline and the rockies. This area is protected by the Marine Conservation of Hong Kong so please act accordingly and beware of the sharp rocky pathways.

The best part of the trail is to Trek your way to the Marine Reserved Facility along the rocky shoreline than walking on the concrete pathways. Please be very careful on the slippery rocks!

When your done Trekking along the Rockies, you should end up finding this signs on the main road and the Cave of  Cape D'Aguilar is just adjacent to this signboards and you can actually hear a loud flow of the water within the cave.

CAPE D'AGUILAR CAVE

MARINE RESERVED MAIN OFFICE

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRAIL

Like I mentioned on the Trail Info, this trail is LOOP Trail and the way to get yourself out from this area is to walk on the concrete pathways and when you reached the main gate again, just simply walk along the side the green fencing again until you get to your Entry Point.

Walk uphill on the concrete road until you reach the Bus Station at the main entrance which will take you back to Shau Kei Wan MTR Station.





Friendly Reminder
Enjoy The Wilderness & Leave No Trace

HONG KONG TRAIL SECTION 4

HOW TO GET THERE:

The easiest and the fastest way is to take NWFB No.15 starting at the Exchange Square Bus Terminus heading towards the PEAK and get off at Wan Chai Gap by the end of Stubbs Road. Then take the Aberdeen Reservoir Road downhill for a short distance to begin Section 4.

TRAIL INFO: 

• Difficulty: 2/5 (Easy Hike)
• Distance: 7.5 Km
• Duration: 2.0 Hour
• Terrain: 50% / 50% of Natural trail and well maintained trail with a combination of concrete stairs, water catchment and uphill road. 
• Scenery: There's perfect greenery on this trail and when you get to an opening, you will have glimpses of Aberdeen Reservoir and Ocean Park (Hong Kong's Amusement/Themed Park).
• GPR Coverage: Excellent
• Phone Coverage: Great

LOGISTICS:

• Packs: 4L - 8L 
• Liquid Supplements: 500 ml  > 800 ml
• Food Supplement: Power Bar or Fruit
• Clothing: (Summer) Shorts & Shirt (Winter) + Wind Breaker and Convertible Pants
• Extras: (Some are optional) Shirt, Hat, Sunglasses and Mosquito Repellent and Sun Screen.

LET'S GO!

A friendly sign post next to the Information Board. You will see plenty of this sign post in the trail to ensure your safety on this Trail.

ENTRY POINT
Alright, after spending a few second at the information board and knowing your trail path, here is the main Entrance to Section 4. 

Like I mentioned, the trail is carefully marked with this kind of post so please don't get confused on your route. 

As you get deeper into the trail...you will feel the comfort of shade and shelter from the trees and the coolness of the breeze passing between the and through the trail.

Well this section is very refreshing! This photo is actually taken on top of the bridge but don't hesitate to go in and re-hydrate yourself during summer hike. A pretty good place to have your photo taken while the other person is on the opposite side (on the bridge) but be careful on the slippery rocks. 

OCEAN PARK
Located at Aberdeen but a pretty good view along the trail.

After enjoying a moment on the open section of the trail, now it's time to get inside the wilderness again. Another dome type shelter from the trees will continue to give shelter along the trail.

It's very quiet around here knowing Hong Kong is a small City, but and all you can hear is just the sound of water cascading, birds singing and the rejuvenating sounds of the forest in the modern wilderness of Hong Kong. "Pretty impressive!" - I might say.

On a clear day, if you get lucky...you will have a chance to see the Aberdeen Reservoir and its neighborhood.

MOUNT CAMERON
After hiking through the natural trail, you will get to meet another concrete road with a wooden pavilion nearby. The Road is called "Black Link's" and at the opposite side of the road, you will see a sign post again that will lead you towards you exit point. The arrow pointing to the left will lead you back to your starting point at Wan Chai Gap Road and the one on the right will lead you to Wong Nei Chung Gap Road. I suggest you to take the route to the right to continue with the original trail!

MOUNT NICHOLSON
As you end the hike you will be walking along side with Mt. Nicholson and it is really very entertaining on this section because you will have plenty of opening to see the Repulse Bay Beach and Golf Course, Twin Peak, Violet Hill and Parkview ...these are some of the best part to expect on your way out to finish the Hike.

Even though this trail is very easy, it is rather enjoyable because of its scenic views! I usually run when I take this section and it's really a perfect place for it but you need to be careful because the senior citizens are doing their early morning walk around here as well.





Friendly Reminder
Enjoy The Wilderness & Leave NO Trace

HONG KONG TRAIL SECTION 3

HOW TO GET THERE:

Take public transport to Aberdeen Reservoir Road. Walk up Peel Rise by Pui Tak Canossian College for about 30 minutes to the starting point of Hong Kong Trail Section 3.

Transport routes available are:

City Bus:

No. 7 - running between Central Ferry Piers and Shek Pai Wan in Aberdeen

No. 76 - running between Shek Pai Wan in Aberdeen and Causeway Bay (Moreton Terrace)

NWFB:

No. 95 - running betwee Ap Lei Chau and Shek Pai Wan in Aberdeen

Mini Bus:

No. 52 - running between Shek Pai Wan in Aberden and Chung Hom Kok in Stanley (Ma Hang)

For your return journey, walk down Aberdeen Reservoir Road for about 15 minutes to Wan Chai Gap for public transport:

NWFB:

No. 15 - running between Central (Exchange Square) and the Peak

No. 15B - running between Tin Hau MTR Station and the Peak (Sundays and Public Holiday only)

TRAIL INFO:

• Difficulty: 2/5
• Distance: 6.5 Km
• Duration: 2.5 Hrs.
• Terrain: 20% Concrete and 80% Natural Trail
• GPS Coverage: Good
• Phone Coverage: Great
• Route: Peel Rise > Wan Chai Gap

LOGISTIC:

• Pack: 8L - 10L 
• Liquid Supplement: 500ml > 1000ml
• Clothing: Shorts & Shirt (Summer), Leggings & Wind Breaker (Winter)
• Shoes: Regular rubber shoes works (but proper Hiking Shoes is better)
• Food Supplement: Fruit or Snack (Optional)
• Extras: Hiking Pole (Optional), Extra shirt, Hat, Mosquito Repellent & Sunglasses

LET'S GO!

STARTING POINT
(Roughly about 1/4hrs from Aberdeen Reservoir & 30 minutes from Chi Fu Estate)

Hong Kong Trail Section 3: Information Board

Another friendly trail sign; the trail is fully covered with signs to ensure your safe journey inside the trail.

Section 3 is perfectly shaded by trees so walking in this trail is very comfortable and cool and this is an awesome hiking ground for beginners, friends and family. 

Surprisingly beautiful. This stream comes to life during wet season in Hong Kong, the flow of water is very cool and refreshing.

When you reach this bridge you need to turn and proceed to the right side and try not to take the stairs.

DECISION  POINT
This is where you need to make a decision whether if you will turn right and end at Aberdeen Reservoir or turn left to continue with Hong Kong Trail Section 3 and end at Wan Chai Gap. Both will take at least 30 minutes between either point. I highly suggest that you proceed with the rest of the Hong Kong Trail Section 3 and end at Wan Chai Gap because in this manner you will only need to catch NWFB No.15 or 15B to return to the city.

END POINT
Finally the trail is done! But because Hong Kong Trail Section 3 is too easy for some hikers, many will quickly jump in and continue Section 4. The starting area is immediately located near the end point of Section 3. If you decided to finish the hike though, simply walk uphill and pass the barrier gate and turn left heading towards the main road (Wan Chai Gap) and take NWFB 15 heading Central Exchange Square passing through Ruttongee Hospital, Hopewell Centre, Pacific Place, Admiralty and finally Central.






Friendly Reminder
Enjoy The Wilderness & Leave No Trace

MACLEHOSE TRAIL SECTION 1

TRANSPORT:

Options:

• From the bus station beside Diamond Hill MTR Station, take bus 92 to its terminus at Sai Kung town.
• Bus 111 from Cenral, opposite HSBC in Queen's Road Central to Choi Hung.
• Board the Sai Kung minibus from exit C2 of Choi Hung MTR Station.
• At Sai Kung Terminus take 94 bound for Wong Shek Pier and alight at the Country Park Visitor Centre at Pak Tam Chung.
• On Sundays & Public Holidays, you can directly ride from Diamond Hill Bus Terminus by catching Bus 96R and alight at the Country Park Visitor Centre at Pak Tam Chung.
• Final option is to catch a Taxi from Sai Kung Terminus to Pak Tam Chung should cost roughly around HK$50.

TRAIL INFO:

• Difficulty: 2/5 (Strenuous Hike)
• Distance: 10.6 Km
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Terrain: 100% Concrete
• Mobile Coverage: Good
• GPS Coverage: Excellent

LOGISTIC:

• Pack: 8L - 17L
• Liquid Supplement: 1L - 2L
• Clothing: Shorts & Shirts (Summer) + Wind Breaker (Winter)
• Shoes: Regular rubber shoes works
• Extras: (Summer) Sunglasses, Sunscreen & Hat / (Winter) Wind Breaker & Convertible Pants

LET'S GO!

STARTING POINT
Start at Pak Tam Chung and walk through the clearly  marked pathways along the concrete trail heading towards the High Island Reservoir / Main Dam.

HIGH ISLAND RESERVOIR / MAIN DAM
These great wall of rocks holds perfectly in place to protect the mighty weight of water from the Reservoir.  Annually there's a Trail Walker race being held here. This is very easy because you will be walking on the flat and concreted service road at Sai Kung Man Yee Road.

WATER SPORTS CENTRE
M006 - Hong Kong has always been short of water, and imaginative scheme have been implemented to address the city's problem. Henceforth, the local government provide some recreational facilities for those who love water sports. 

Post M018 - this is a monument to perished construction workers heralds the final Dam. It was build with giant dolosses and one was placed on top to commemorate the waterfront in Sai Kung. 

The Giant Concrete Dolosses looks like a double-sided "Thor's Hammer".  This Dolosses helps protect against the approaching tide of the South China Sea.

Hong Kong Geopark Landmark next the Pavilion 

While resting at the Pavilion, this massive rock formation is very charming to photographed. The hexagonal shape of the rock is natural which makes plenty of island tourist fascinated by its beauty.

LONG KE WAN
The most famous beach area along Sai Kung East Country Park. It also provides a great camping ground for people with long weekend holidays and also the end zone of MacLehose Trail Section 1. There's a closed facility but you can actually see its interior garden and buildings but it's very quiet because it's a Special Rehabilitation Centre of Hong Kong.

END ZONE / STARTING POINT
This is actually the end point of MacLehose rail Section 1 and as well as the Starting Point of MacLehose Trail Section 2. The way to end your hike is to return by tracing your way in or continue halfway of MacLehose Trail Section 2 passing Sai Wan Shan (314masl) and when you reach M030 turn left and trek along the upper concrete path of until starting point Post M001 is reached. Your other option is to continue hiking at MacLehose Trail Section 2 passing Tai Long Wan, Sharp Peak and take the Ferry back to Wong Shek Pier near the Youth Hostel. Or, as your final exit area; just simply complete the second section until you reach Pak Tam Au Road. When you reach the public toilet, then your done with your Section 2 hike and all you need to do is to catch 96R to return to Diamond Hill MTR Station or 94 to return to Sai Kung. 

Remember that the whole trail of MacLehose is clearly covered by signage, all you need to do is to follow then wisely and don't take any short cuts unless you really know your way back to the main path.





Friendly Reminder
Enjoy Your Country Park, Enjoy Hiking & Leave No Trace!

LANTAU TRAIL SECTION 4

This is one of the easiest trail to tackle in all Lantau Trail with a twist, because when you enter the path along Nei Lak Shan, you are going to ask yourself whether if you wanna climb the summit of it or proceed to the the easy section of Lantau Trail Section 4. However you prefer it, there's a section where you can enter and summit Nei Lak Shan and there also a path which will lead you back on track and proceed with the remainder of the 4th Section. Again, the trail is clearly marked and it's somewhat a circular hike.

HOW TO GET THERE:

- Take all the possible bus that will take you to "Ngong Ping" Lantau Buddha. Taking Lantau Bus No.23 from Tung Chung Bus Terminus, Bus No.1 at Silvemine Bay Bus Terminus, Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car ride and as your final option...Taxi (Blue color).

TRAIL INFO:

• Difficulty: 1/5 (Easy, except if you try hiking Nei lak Shan).
• Duration: 1.5 Hour
• Distance: 4 Km
• Route: Ngong Ping - Sham Wat Road
• Terrain: 40% Boulder Path, 50% Tarmac and 10% Natural
• Cellphone Coverage: Great
• GPS Coverage: Very Good

LOGISTICS:

• Pack/s: Standard Waist/Belt Pack.
• Liquid Supplement: 500ml
• Clothing: Shorts & Shirt
• Shoes: Standard rubber shoes works just fine except if you try to Hike Nei Lak Shan, you must wear a porper hiking shoes.
• Food: 1 Power Bar (or nothing at all because there's a store around Ngong Ping)
• Extras: Sunscreen (During summer because the trail is very exposed), Hiking Pole (Optional if your trying to hike Nei Lak Shan). Mosquito repellent, Mini personal first aid kit, Hat and Sunglasses (on Summer).

NEI LAK SHAN (754masl)
Considered as the 8th Highest Peak in Hong Kong (Photo was taken ust at the bottom section of Lantau Buddha.) 

STARTING POINT
Trek along the route heading Wisdom Path will get you to the stating area of Lantau Trail Section 4.

Starting area of Section 4, this information board stands next to the Wooden Gateways and the Phoenix statue at the ending point of Lantau Trail Section 3. If you notice path with railings on the left-side of the above picture, it is actually the starting ground of your hike these well maintained hiking trail.

The Phoenix & Wooden Gateway

CROSS ROAD
Another information board at the side of the trail, have a look around and check the Campsite on the right with the stone markings that say "Ngong Ping Campsite". The scenery here is great on clear day, your eyes will surely feast with Lo Hon Tower hiking area, White Jaw Trail and Nei Lak Shan peak trail.

Quickly after browsing around at Ngong Ping Campsite, just simple turn back out and proceed towards this section to continue your hike. 

"T-Junction" ...again this trail is clearly marked and all you need to do is to follow the vivid yellow color signage that says "Lantau Trail", the Distance Point and Duration Time are also stated.

This boulder path will provide comfort for the casual walkers but be cautious because the rocks might sometimes become slippery after the rain. This part of the trail provides a little shelter from the blistering heat of the sun during summer but don't worry the heat in Hong Kong usually reach 35-37 degrees ("Bearable"), but the Humidity is usually high.

After hiking through the boulder path and pass the Ngong Ping 360 village, you will now return to this staggering concrete path until you reach the end of this section.

VIEWING POINT
The view here is 100% perfect if the weather permits, because you will get a chance to see the mountain range of South Lantau including Shek Pik Trail, Dog Teeth Trail, Lantau Peak, Shek Pik Reservoir, Lantau Trail Section 5 and the best part is the endless horizon. 

Nearly done...this huge Lantau Country Park signboard stands close to the starting point of Lantau Trail Section 5 which means your almost done with your easy hike.

End of the line, I hope that very easy and yet scenic hike rejuvenate all your senses and feeling very accomplished in life. Never stop exploring!

To get back to the city is to catch Bus No.23, No.11 or 3M to Tung Chung Bus Terminus and the MTR Station is just adjacent to it. The other way out is by taking any bus heading to Mui Wo Ferry Terminal (Silvermine Bay) and you will have to take the Ferry back to Central, Hong Kong.





Friendly Reminder
Enjoy Your Country Park, Enjoy Hiking and Leave No Trace!





 

LANTAU TRAIL SECTION 1

HOW TO GET THERE:
Option 1: Take the ferry to Mui Wo (Plum Nest, a.k.a. Silvermine Bay) from Central Ferry Pier 6.

Option 2: Take the MTR to Tung Chung MTR Station and board in to Lantau Bus 11 or 3M (but it this option is not my highest suggestion).

TRAIL INFO:

• Difficulty: 1/5
• Distance: 2.5km
• Duration: 1.5 Hr
• Terrain: 100% Concrete
• Phone Coverage: Great
• GPS Coverage: Good

LOGISTICS:

• Pack: 4L
• Liquid Supplement: 500 ml
• Extra Shirt: 1
• Hiking Pole: Not necessary
• Clothing: Convertible Pant & Polyester Shirt (summer)
• Shoes: Comfortable rubber shoes is fine.
• Food Supplement: Optional
• Extras: Sunglasses, Mosquito Repellent and Hat 

LETS'S GO!

Board Map
Located exactly outside the ferry terminal at Silvermine Bay and you need to walk along the bike parking area then pass public toilet and the mini stores on the side walk next to seafood restaurants. 

Cross the along the circular road facing the restaurant and if you look carefully on the middle left of the photo above, the yellow sign post of Lantau Trail is pointing you to the left which will begin your 100% concrete adventure.

This is the main attraction / highlight of the trail. While standing at the viewing point you can see Luk Tei Tung, Ngan Wan Estate, Tai Tei Long, Mui Wo as well as Chung Chau.

In under and hour you will reach your end point and these are landmarks to known when your done. The above photo is the starting point of Lantau Trail Section 2.

Shelter, Picnic Ground, Barbecue Area and Lavatories are available in this section. 

Archway to Sunset Peak, Lantau Trail Section 2
(Hong Kong's 3rd Highest Summit)

Lantau Trail is also rich with Trail signs and rest assure that you are always on the safe side when you read and follow the signs diligently. 

Finally, the very famous signboard of Lantau Trail. The shape features Lantau Peak (934masl) Hong Kong's 2nd Highest Peak and Sunset Peak (869masl) Hong Kong's 3rd Highest Peak.

Section 1 is like a warm-up stage and you can proceed to Section 2 if you feel like it. Section 2 is a strenuous hike, may take around 2.75 Hrs - 3.0+ Hrs (depending on your pace) at a distance of 6.5 Km and it will end at Pak Kung Au. There are plenty of buses available on the opposite road that can get you back to Tung Chung MTR Station.




Friendly Reminder
Enjoy Your Country Park, Enjoy Hiking and Leave No Trace

MACLEHOSE TRAIL SECTION 10

Starting at TIN FU TSAI, this section is best tackled as a continuation of the previous shorter stage of MacLehose Trail Section 9. Since getting to the starting point of Section 10 is the same distance elsewhere, though it can be reached by green mini bus 96M from Tsuen Wan MTR station until it reaches it bus terminus at Tsing Lung Tau,and then follow the maze of track uphill passing Yuen Tun and Tsing Fai Tong. 

It sound very complicated and confusing isn't it? Which is why I highly suggest that you should do both Section 9 and 10 in one go! But you need to start early and you must have a perfect endurance and must be physically fit to do a 21.9km Trek. It is also best to do this long trail during winter season in Hong Kong than summer season because dehydration and heat-stroke is what your trying to prevent from happening.

HOW TO GET HERE:

• Green Mini Bus 96M at Tsuen Wan MTR Station (If your doing Section 10 only)
• (Note: if your doing both Section 9 and 10)...take the MTR to Tsuen Wan West Station (Purple Lane) and leave by using Exit D. After exiting at the sliding "Glass Doorway", immediately turn to the left and locate the bus terminus of single decked BUS 51 to Route Twisk via Tsuen Kam Au. 
• Get off after you see the TAI MO SHAN COUNTRY PARK signboard in the middle of the road.
• The sign "WELCOME TO YUEN LONG" is next to the bus station and you just need to walk back to get to the starting point of Section 9. Hike for about 6.3Km at about 2.5hours until u reach the starting point of Section 10.

LOGISTICS:

(NOTE: This references is for the 2 Section Trek)

• 11L -22L Pack
• 3L Liquid Supplement (Summer) / 2L Liquid Supplement (Winter)
• Clothing (Please refer to the weather condition)
• Shoes (A good pair of rubber shoes is fine but proper Hiking shoes is a must).
• Hiking Pole (Optional)
• Mosquito Repellent
• Sun Block/Sunglasses/Sun Visor
• Extra Shirt
• Snack (a must in between beaks)
• Food (because the trail is 21.9 km / 7.5-8.0 Hours for 2 sections...you need a good source of energy)

TRAIL INFO: 

(Note: For Section 10)

• Difficulty: 2/5 (For Expert Hiker) and 3/5 (For Beginners)
• Distance: 15.6 Km
• Duration: 5 Hours
• Terrain: 70% Tarmac and 30% Natural Trail

LET'S GO!

SECTION 10
Starting Point at Tin Fu Tsai

Map board of Section 10 and the other hiking route around, as well as the information on the length and duration of the proceeding trail/s.

PICNIC AREA
Located along Wing Kat (Forever Lucky) Bridge which is adjacent to gnarled tree. There's been a huge change here since my last visit. At this point the route is redirected uphill on the service road from its former route along the shore of Tai Lam Chung Reservoir. We no longer have the luxury of walking along the reservoir and stream and we also avoided sense of  flash flood fear during monsoon season.

Along the pavement trail and luscious green vegetation...this landscape will immerge.   

The continuation of the route is on the left side along the board map.

THE STAIRSWAY UPHILL

It may seem like a dead-end  but the stairway uphill is the continuation of your trail. From up the hill, you are now bound to hike along the natural but well maintained trail.

After that smooth hike for 25 mins on natural path the trail again joins a service road at Post 183. Follow it downhill, enjoying Tai Lam Chung Reservoir and all the fascinating view and the luscious green vegetation encroaching  the curved shores of the reservoir with the hills of China from a distance. 

TAI LAM CHUNG RESERVOIR
(Photo taken at Post 185)

At Trail Post M187, the trail takes a sharp right uphill to reach the Tai Lam Chung Water Catchment. From here onwards for the next six kilometers it's level walking, as if taking into account the fact that any strenuous hiking would be less than welcome considering the number of markers.

Kai Keng Shan (Nine Paths Mountains) rise on your right as you look down over Gold Coast and across the Lantau Island.  

Featuring the lush vegetation in front of Harrow International School and Lantau Island from a distance.

Along the Post M196 is a great resting point with benches and beautiful scenery of Castle Peak.

This perfect and beautiful panorama of Castle Peak and Tuen Mun District at trail post M198.

At the end of the catchment, take the stone path on the left  passing under the wooden archway and you will see this map board in between trails and all you need to do is to descend along the yellow railed stairs. 

Here is your descend point and remember to follow the yellow railings until you reach Trail Post M200.

STAGE FINALE
This is the final post and map board, this is also the end of MacLehose Trail.

Finally you've reached the last section of Hong Kong's very famous trail.
CONGRATULATIONS!

Buses 52M, 67M and the all the Red Mini-Buses all follow the Tuen Mun towards MTR Stations in Kowloon. Bus 961, which runs directly to Hong Kong Island via Western Harbour Tunnel. You need to cross the Castle Peak Road at the traffic light on the left side of the road, head up the covered stairway. Turn left and pass the Gasoline Station and the Chinese Temple and the Shopping Mall. Finally, cross the opposite road and head towards the bus station alongside the restaurant and you will soon find the bus stations.

Friendly Reminder
Enjoy Your Country Park, Enjoy Hiking and Leave No Trace

MACLEHOSE TRAIL SECTION 9

Various minor trail branch off the leafy path. Tai Lam Country Park was built in 1957 and it's considered as the second-largest of all the reservoirs in Hong Kong. Although its name is refer to a kind of Chinese olive tree, the green character is merely due to the reforestation to protect the water catchment of Tai Lam Chung Reservoir. The trail is considered as a multi-purpose trail for Hikers, Runners, Walkers and Bikers. To venture here is to consider a huge amount of awareness from the speeding cyclist. 

In addition, if your going to take an adventure at this section please make sure that you are here to consider finishing your hike at the end of Section 10 (it's a better way!) because if you try to finish your hike at post 170, the exit point is too complicated than finishing at Section 10 and/or finding your way to re-continue Section 10 trail in the future is much to unpleasant and troublesome...it's better to do Section 9 & 10 at once but you gotta be fit to do this enduring trek.

HOW TO GET THERE:

• Take the MTR train to Tsuen Wan West.
• Leave the MTR Station via Exit D at Tsuen Wan West Station (Last Station).
• Turn left after exiting from the glass doorway in a direction towards the bus station and board in to bus 51 to heading  Tsuen Kam Au.
• Get off after you see the sign post that says "Welcome to Yuen Long" on the left side of the road. You will also see the wooden sign board of Tai Mo Shan Country Park in the middle of the road and you can press the bell to get off.
• Alternatively, a taxi which cost HK$50+ is your last option.

TRAIL INFO:

• Difficulty: 2/5 
• Distance: 6.3 Km.
• Length: 2.5 Hours
• Route: Route Twisk - Tin Fu Tsai
• Terrain: 100% Tarmac/Concrete

LOGISTICS:

• 11L - 22L Pack
• 1L Liquid Supplement
• Clothing (Dress up according to the weather condition)
• A regular rubber shoes will do just fine but a proper hiking shoes is highly recommended. 
• Hiking Pole (Optional)
• Mosquito Repellent
• Extra Shirt
• Snack/Food (Power bar or anything to boost your energy)

LET'S GO!

When you reach the final Station at Tsuen Wan West Rail Station, simply take Exit D.

This is the escalator at Exit D. Immediately after reaching the top of the escalator u will need to exit from the sliding mirror doorway and you must turn left to get to the bus station and find Bus 51 (a single decked bus). But if your in a rush, A Taxi Station is just outside the main exit doorway of the station. 

Bus 51 Station Post 

STARTING POINT
When you see the Tai Mo Shan Country Park wooden sign board in the middle of the road...press the bell to stop the bus! The bus stop that u need to get off to is right after passing the "Welcome To Yuen Long" concrete sign post (by looking at the photo above...you will see the 2 red color concrete post). You may need to walk back a little after getting off from the bus. 

Starting Point of MacLehose Trail Section 9
(Note: In case you don't have a map, please take a photo of the map so that you can have a reference of the trail if you need one).

CAMPSITE
Immediately after passing the Country Park gate, you will see the campsite adjacent to the main trail.

Rest assure that your journey is safe because you will never have to guess where is the next path. The whole trail is Hiker-Friendly with signs like the one featured above.  

This is what the Campsite look like. It has toilet and water source, so you don't have to worry about a thing. 

TWISK CAMPSITE
Not very far away from the first campsite.

VIEWING POINT
This offers a great scenery of Tsuen Wan and it's neighboring town.

KNOW YOUR BEARING POINT
Again, you will never get lost here due to the friendly signs on the route and all you need to do is to read the signs carefully and check where the arrows are pointing.

A long concrete pathways and your destination is TIN FU TSAI. Like I said, this trail is 100% Concrete and this is what's your going to endure for 2.5 hours.

Turn towards the left-hand side from here because the trail on the right-hand side is for the Mountain Bikers.

Another Fork: Simply turn on the right-hand side and head downhill. There's a mini stream in case you need to freshen-up.

Here's an example of the stream that you might encounter along the trail. Feel free to get in it and refresh yourself!

168 POST
Another friendly sign post to ensure that a Hiker/s won't get lost on the trail.

Here is one of the option to exit or quit Section 9 but you might wanna wait until you reach POST 170 at TIN FU TSAI.  It's an odd place to finish, convenient only if you are Camping and can make use of the campsite nearby . Otherwise, you continue and head towards MacLehose Trail Section 10. Another option is to hike  at Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail which will take 2 hours descent to Tsing Lung Tau, Castle Peak Road. Buses from the near side of this road will run back towards Tsuen Wan.






Friendly Reminder
Enjoy Your Country Park, Enjoy Hiking and Leave No Trace