2014-8-1 Route Twisk (荃錦坳) - Kap Lung Ancient Trail (甲龍古道) - Ho Pui Reservoir (河背水塘) - Yuen Long

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 forecast weather for this Friday is "Mainly fine and very hot with some haze.  Chance of thunderstorms.  There will be west to SW moderate wind of force 3 to 4".  The chosen route is a relatively short, mainly downward and tree-lined path of about 7.5 km, and we would probably spend only two and a half hours to reach Ho Pui Reservoir and the adjacent village 河背村 where we can catch a village bus back to Yuen Long town.    Nearby the 河背水塘 there is an organic farm where we may buy some fresh organic vegetables.   

Organic Farm

 Ho Pui Reservoir

Place of assembly:  Tsuen Wan MTR Exit A

Time: 08:50 a.m. (we need to go up to the MTR rooftop platform to catch the bus No. 51 which may arrive at the stop at 09:00) 


Please bring sun and rain gears and drinking water.  In case typhoon signal No. 3 or above, the thunderstorm signal, the amber/red/black rain signal remains hoisted at 07:30 a.m. on Friday,or less than 4 persons have signed up by 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, the hike will be automatically cancelled.

2014-7-25 Round Shing Mun Reservoir

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 is sunny intervals with a few showers, not as bad as this moment -- thundering like the sky is cracking.  To be safe, we shall walk round Shing Mun Reservoir, a paved route with the option of a stretch of unpaved track if the weather permits.  It will take about 3 hours, including resting.  

Assembly place: Tsuen Wan MTR Station Exit B

Time: 9:00 a.m.


Please bring sun and rain gears and drinking water. In case typhoon signal No. 3 or above, the thunderstorm signal, the amber/red/black rain signal remains hoisted at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, or less than 4 persons have signed up by 11:00 pm on Thursday, the hike will be automatically cancelled.

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2014-7-18 Hong Kong Park - Bowen Road - Black's Link - Wong Nai Chung Gap

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.

HIKING CANCELLED (Typhoon Signal No. 3)

The weather forecast for this Friday is very unfavourable and apparently unsuitable for comfortable hiking (Cloudy with rain,    heavy at times with squally thunderstorms -  strong East to SE wind of Force 6 to 7, reaching gale force on highland).  Despite such inclement weather conditions, I have planned a paved route with covers in mid way and easy for exits at various junctures, in case some die-hard hikers still prefer to go for exercising their muscles.

Assembly place: Pacific Place entrance facing Hong Kong Park

Time: 9:15 a.m.


Please bring sun and rain gears and drinking water. In case typhoon signal No. 3 or above, 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 by 23:00 on Thursday (tomorrow), the hike will be automatically cancelled.




Regards,
Anson

2014-7-11 Victoria Peak - High West - Pokfulam （太平山頂 - 西高山 - 薄扶林）

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.



According to the weather forecast, there will be a few showers in the morning, though it would be mainly fine (28-32 deg.C) during the day.  In view of the hot weather and showers, I chose a short, shady and paved path.  The chosen trail is a light walk round half of the Victoria Peak loop, with slight ascend to High West (up 100 m), followed by Hong Kong Trail to Pokfulam Reservoir.  The total distance is less than 6 km, and it will take us around 2 to 2.5 hours.  The greater part of the route offers a good view of the Victoria Harbour.

Assembly Point:  In front of the Peak Galleria 山頂廣場

Time:  09:30 a.m.

Transport: Bus (No. 15 Central via Admiralty, Wanchai)
                Minibus (No. 1 MTR Hong Kong Station)

Please bring sun and rain gears and enough drinking water.  In case the thunderstorm signal, the amber/red/black rain signal remains hoisted at 07:30 a.m. on Friday, or less than 4 persons signed up to participate in the function, the hike will be automatically cancelled.

Regards,
Anson

2014-7-4 Route Twisk 荃錦坳 to Tsuen Wan 荃威花園 via 元荃古道 and 石龍拱

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   forecast weather  this  Friday again turns  out to  be  fine and very hot (28 - 33 deg. C) with only moderate south wind (force 3).  In view of the very hot weather, an easy, quite shady and relatively level route (the "upward 

elevation" is only about 100 m) has been chosen.  The scenic part is around 石龍拱 where we could have a full view of west Kowloon and the Tsing Ma Bridge. 

The route covers 6.5 km and will take us 2.5 to 3 hours including rests.  We may have an early lunch in Tsuen Wan town.

Assembly Place:  Tsuen Wan MTR Exit A (we will go up to the rooftop platform to catch the bus No. 51)

Time:  08:50 (The bus will depart at 09:00 at the terminal - Tsuen Wan MTR rooftop platform is the 2nd stop)

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