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.
Dear Fridayhikers,
This route is a combination of the Hok Tau Reservoir Family Walk and the Lau Shui Heung Country Trail. Skip the Hok Tau Country Trail ( this is an extra loop ) but start at the end of Hok Tau Road, walk up the road (washroom on the way), and take the Hok Tau Reservoir Family Walk , go around Hok Tau Reservoir, take a clockwise direction around Hok Tau Reservoir, then go towards Shek Au Shan 石坳山, (this is part of Wilson Trail). This Wilson Trail overlaps with the Lau Shui Heung Coutry Trail. At C2204, they go separate ways. Stay on Lau Shui Heung Country Trail (turning right) then go towards Kat Tsai Shan Au 桔仔山坳, and this trail will bring you to Lau Shui Heung Reservoir. At the reservoir, walk down to the intersection of lau Shui Heung road and Hok Tau Road to take the minibus out to Fanling Station. The walk is about 3 hours.
Meeting time: 9 am Please queue early.
Meeting place: Minibus 52B to Hok Tau Reservoir at Fanling Rail Station (Please take the minibus all the way to the Hok Tau Village, as far as it will go. Do not get off at the BBQ area or the start of the Country Trail ).
Please note the telephone number for Fanling minibus 2673 3626 if needed.
Please take enough water, sun gear, rain gear and snacks.
I shall not be joining this week's hike. Enjoy !
Belinda
PLEASE NOTE THAT MAY 1ST IS PUBLIC HOLIDAY. NEXT HIKING IS MAY 8TH.
Wednesday 22 April 2015
Wednesday 15 April 2015
April 17th: Lai Chi Wo
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.
Dear Fridayhikers,
Since Lai Chi Wo is again open to the public, let's make a visit. You might remember that a couple of weeks ago when we walked from Wu Gau Teng to Luk Keng, we passed several road signs on the way pointing to Lai Chi Wo. Lai Chi Wo is accessible either via Wu Gau Teng or via Luk Keng. But the route from Wu Gau Teng - Lai Chi Wo - Luk Keng would take a little less than 6 hours.
So I think it may be better to take the Wu Gau Teng Country Trail from Bride's Pool Road (where we went on March 27th), walk up A Ma Wat 亞媽笏and then after passing the Fire Lookout, continue to Fan Shui Au 分水凹 and then go to Mui Tsz Lam 梅子林 and then to Lai Chi Wo 荔枝窩. After that, we can continue on to Sam A Tsuen 三椏村 and either take the upper or lower path back to Wu Gau Tang 烏蛟騰. This roughly takes 4.5 hours.
The minibus which departs from Wu Gau Teng departs at 3.45 and 5.15 pm, bearing in mind that it takes about two hours to walk from Sam A Tsuen back to Wu Gau Teng. Whether you plan to eat at Sam A Tsuen or not, you have to plan on leaving there by 1.45 pm or 3.15 pm.
Meeting place: 20R minibus stop at Tai Po KCR station
Meeting time: Minibus departs at 9.10 am. I suggest you get there as early as you can to queue up. 8.30 would almost certainly guarantee you a seat.
Get off at the roundabout just before the minibus turns into Wu Gau Teng Road. Then walk further up Bride's Pool Road for the entrance to the trail.
Please read the above carefully as I may not join you this Friday.
Bring plenty of water, snacks or lunch, sun gear, rain gear.
Belinda
Dear Fridayhikers,
Since Lai Chi Wo is again open to the public, let's make a visit. You might remember that a couple of weeks ago when we walked from Wu Gau Teng to Luk Keng, we passed several road signs on the way pointing to Lai Chi Wo. Lai Chi Wo is accessible either via Wu Gau Teng or via Luk Keng. But the route from Wu Gau Teng - Lai Chi Wo - Luk Keng would take a little less than 6 hours.
So I think it may be better to take the Wu Gau Teng Country Trail from Bride's Pool Road (where we went on March 27th), walk up A Ma Wat 亞媽笏and then after passing the Fire Lookout, continue to Fan Shui Au 分水凹 and then go to Mui Tsz Lam 梅子林 and then to Lai Chi Wo 荔枝窩. After that, we can continue on to Sam A Tsuen 三椏村 and either take the upper or lower path back to Wu Gau Tang 烏蛟騰. This roughly takes 4.5 hours.
The minibus which departs from Wu Gau Teng departs at 3.45 and 5.15 pm, bearing in mind that it takes about two hours to walk from Sam A Tsuen back to Wu Gau Teng. Whether you plan to eat at Sam A Tsuen or not, you have to plan on leaving there by 1.45 pm or 3.15 pm.
Meeting place: 20R minibus stop at Tai Po KCR station
Meeting time: Minibus departs at 9.10 am. I suggest you get there as early as you can to queue up. 8.30 would almost certainly guarantee you a seat.
Get off at the roundabout just before the minibus turns into Wu Gau Teng Road. Then walk further up Bride's Pool Road for the entrance to the trail.
Please read the above carefully as I may not join you this Friday.
Bring plenty of water, snacks or lunch, sun gear, rain gear.
Belinda
Tuesday 7 April 2015
April 10th: Chek Keng
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.
Dear Fridayhikers,
I noted that Anson said that Lai Chi Wo is now again reopen to the public. But as we just went to Wu Gau Teng the week before, I have decided to go to Sai Kung this week and then we can discuss the logistics of going to Wu Gau Teng. The forecast for Friday is patches of rain so Chek Keng should be a safe route.
Meeting time: 9 am (Village bus departs at about 9:15 so please arrive early and queue up)
Meeting place: Outside MacDonald's in Sai Kung
Please bring enough water, sun gear, rain gear, etc. for your comfort.
I am down with flu so I will not join you this week. Have fun,
Belinda
In view of unstable weather, please check weather forecast prior to starting out. Hikes will be cancelled when the thunderstorm warning or heavy rain warning is issued. As before, hikes will also be cancelled when fewer than 3 have enrolled.
9.4.2015
Dear Fridayhikers,
I noted that Anson said that Lai Chi Wo is now again reopen to the public. But as we just went to Wu Gau Teng the week before, I have decided to go to Sai Kung this week and then we can discuss the logistics of going to Wu Gau Teng. The forecast for Friday is patches of rain so Chek Keng should be a safe route.
Meeting time: 9 am (Village bus departs at about 9:15 so please arrive early and queue up)
Meeting place: Outside MacDonald's in Sai Kung
Please bring enough water, sun gear, rain gear, etc. for your comfort.
I am down with flu so I will not join you this week. Have fun,
Belinda
In view of unstable weather, please check weather forecast prior to starting out. Hikes will be cancelled when the thunderstorm warning or heavy rain warning is issued. As before, hikes will also be cancelled when fewer than 3 have enrolled.
9.4.2015
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