2014-6-27 Sir Cecil Ride (Braemar Hill Section) - Hong Pak Country Trail - Quarry Bay 金督馳馬徑（寶馬山段）- 康柏郊遊徑

The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.

The weather forecast  for  this Friday:   Fine and very hot (28-32 deg. C)  apart from isolated showers in the morning, with moderate south winds (Force 3 to 4) .  Preferably, we need to find a concrete, shady and relatively level path.

The chosen path is Sir Cecil Ride (Braemar Hill section) followed by Hong Pak Country Trail, which leads down to Quarry Bay (around 6.5 km).  We can finish the journey within about two and a half hours.  The route enables glimpses of the harbour at some points.

Assembly Place: Braemar Hill Playground 寶馬山遊樂場 （賽西湖入口側）

Time: 9:15 a.m.

Public transport to assembly point from MTR Station: 
       49M (Tin Hau MTR)
       25M (Causeway Bay MTR)

Please bring sun and rain gears and enough drinking water.

In case the thunderstorm signal, the amber/red/black rain signal remains hoisted at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, or less than 4 persons signed up to participate in the function, the hike will be automatically cancelled.

Regards,
Anson

2014-6-20 Sir Cecil Ride (Braemar Hill Mansion Section) - Hong Pak Country Trail 金督馳馬徑（賽西湖段） - 康柏郊遊徑

The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.

Hike cancelled - inclement weather 
The weather forecast for this Friday is not quite promising - Mainly cloudy with showers ☔ and squally thunderstorms   ⚡️   .  So, there are not many options for us because we need to have a concrete path with several exits and preferably with shelters such as kiosk or pavilion en route in case there are thunderstorms mid-way.

The chosen path is Sir Cecil Ride (Braemar Hill section) followed by Hong Pak Country Trail, which leads down to Quarry Bay.  The route enables glimpses of the harbour at some points.

Assembly Place: Braemar Hill Playground 寶馬山遊樂場 （賽西湖入口側）

Time: 9:15 a.m.

Transport from MTR Station: 49M (Tin Hau MTR)
                                             25M (Causeway Bay MTR)

Please bring sun and rain gears and enough drinking water.

In case the thunderstorm signal, the amber/red/black rain signal remains hoisted at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, or less than 4 persons signed up to participate in the function, the hike will be automatically cancelled.

Regards,
Anson

Ple

2014-6-13 西貢長山 — 北潭涌

The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.

Since the weather forecast is similar to last week (but without showers and thunderstorm), I will take the liberty of adopting Leo's suggested route from 長山 to 北潭涌.   

Friday, according to the latest weather forecast (23:20 on 11 June), will be hot (26 to 31 ℃) with sunny periods ⛅ ️ and moderate east wind (Force 4 to 5).  We did this walk about one year ago in June 2013.  The route covers less than 6 km, and it takes about 2.5 hours. 

We will get off bus no. 94 at 西貢戶外訓練營.  The start point of the hike is 5 minutes' walk ahead from the bus stop.  The first kilometre of the route is uphill (140 m) and exposed but scenic.

 The rest of the trail is shady and gentle slopes.  The hike will end at the Pak Tam Chung Carpark.

Please bring both sun and rain gears as well as plenty of water.

Meeting Time: 8:50 am (Bus departs at 9:00 am)

Meeting Place: Please queue up at KMB No. 94 bus terminus (for Wong Shek Pier) at Sai Kung Town Centre

Should the thunderstorm signal, or the amber/red/black rain signal be on at 7:30 am on Friday, or there be less than 4 persons joining, this hike will automatically be cancelled.

Regards,
Anson

2014-6-6 西貢長山 — 北潭涌 (cancelled)

The Fridayhikers are a group of friends who go hiking for leisure. Depending on the weather and road conditions, the hiking route may be subject to change without prior notice. Participants joining the hikes do so at their own will and at their own risk. They may consider buying their own insurance for better protection. The hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the hikes are exonerated from any liabilities and claims as a result of any accidents or losses arising.

HIKE CANCELLED DUE TO THUNDERSTORM WARNING

Friday, according to weather forecast, will be hot (up to 32 ℃) with sunny periods and a few showers.  We did this walk exactly one year ago.  It takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. 

Get off bus no. 94 at 西貢戶外訓練營.  The start of the hike is 5 minutes' walk ahead from the bus stop.  The first 1/3 of the route is uphill and exposed but scenic.  The rest will be shady and gentle slopes.  The hike will end at the Pak Tam Chung Carpark.

Please bring both sun and rain gears as well as plenty of water.

Meeting Time: 8:50 am (Bus departs at 9:00 am)

Meeting Place: Please queue up at KMB No. 94 bus terminus (for Wong Shek Pier) at Sai Kung Town Centre

Should the thunderstorm signal, or the amber/red/black rain signal be on at 7:30 am on Friday, or there be less than 4 persons joining, this hike will automatically be cancelled.

Leo