2014-10-10 Tu Di Wan - Dragon Back - Siu Sai Wan (土地灣 - 龍脊 - 小西灣)

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 favourable for hiking "Mainly fine and dry during the day with moderate east to NE winds".  This time we will do an easy hiking route [2 stars among the 5-star ranking] in the eastern part of HK Island (to avoid the congested traffic in Wanchai, Central and western part of the island).  

The chosen Dragon Back trail, although not so shady for some parts, is usually windy due to the location (on the mountain ridges) and fairly comfortable.  What is more, it is famous for its scenery (大潭灣、蒲台島、橫瀾島、東龍洲 and even 果洲群島).  The whole route is about 8.8 km with an ascent of 150 m and a descent of 300 m (fairly level for the major part 5-6 km), and we should be able to finish it within 3 to 3.5 hours.

大潭港/紅山半島

龍脊 (港島徑 H086 - H092) 

橫瀾島/果洲群島

Assembly Place: Shaukiwan Bus Terminal No. 9 (to Shek O)

Meeting Time:  0850
(Our experience tells that the bus normally departs at 9:00; 15-18 minutes duration)

As usual, we should be well equipped with sun and rain gears and sufficient water.  In case the rainstorm, thunderstorm signal or typhoon signal No. 3  or above remain hoisted at 07:30 on Friday OR less than 4 persons signed up by 23:00 on Thursday, the hike will be automatically cancelled.

Regards,
Anson