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