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,
Sorry for the late posting. Because of such unstable weather, I was holding off posting hiking routes and then suddenly it is Thursday !
I was deliberating whether to take the Tai Po Kau Nature Trail which is shady but can be stuffy in such humid weather, or take a more open route which is a problem if it rains, a concrete road again or a hiking trail. Difficult to decide !
I found this route taken in May last year which you may want to revisit again. This was posted by Louisa. I never went on this so I don't know this route. Maybe Anson has a record of it.
This is supposed to be a leisurely and shady 3-hour walk with a gentle gradient : 黃石碼頭 -- 土瓜坪 -- 北潭坳 -- 北潭郊遊徑 -- 鰂魚湖.
Meeting Time: 8:50 am (Bus departs at 9:00 am)
Meeting Place: Sai Kung KMB #94 Bus Terminal (destination Wong Shek Pier)
Please bring plenty of water as it will be hot, sun gear and rain gear.
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.
Please in your reply, say whether you know this route and can lead the way.
Belinda
I regret to say that I cannot join as it is far too hot for me to hike. Enjoy !
Thursday 28 May 2015
Wednesday 20 May 2015
May 22nd: Wanchai to Aberdeen
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,
Please check the weather before you venture out for hiking on Friday. Hiking will be automatically cancelled should any of the thunderstorm, amber rain, red rain, black rain signals be hoistered at 8 am in the morning.
Because of the weather forecast for unstable weather conditions, I have chosen a paved walk for Friday. We shall assemble in Wanchai, then walk up to Wanchai Gap Park, and from there down to Aberdeen Reservoir. If the route is too short and the weather amiable, you may go around the reservoir before walking down to Aberdeen.
Meeting time: 9am
Meeting place: Hopewell Centre 17/F lobby facing Kennedy Road
Please bring rain gear, sun gear and plenty of water.
I cannot join again so enjoy the walk and fingers crossed for good weather.
Belinda
Dear Fridayhikers,
Please check the weather before you venture out for hiking on Friday. Hiking will be automatically cancelled should any of the thunderstorm, amber rain, red rain, black rain signals be hoistered at 8 am in the morning.
Because of the weather forecast for unstable weather conditions, I have chosen a paved walk for Friday. We shall assemble in Wanchai, then walk up to Wanchai Gap Park, and from there down to Aberdeen Reservoir. If the route is too short and the weather amiable, you may go around the reservoir before walking down to Aberdeen.
Meeting time: 9am
Meeting place: Hopewell Centre 17/F lobby facing Kennedy Road
Please bring rain gear, sun gear and plenty of water.
I cannot join again so enjoy the walk and fingers crossed for good weather.
Belinda
Thursday 14 May 2015
May 15th: Nam Chung Country Trail
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,
Sorry for the late posting. Another hot Friday coming up. I've chosen the Nam Chung Country Trail which is uphill for the first half and downhill for the second half. This is 5.5 km and should take about 2.5 hour so hopefully the hike will finish before it gets unbearably hot. Please bring sunshade as the book says it commands a good view, meaning that parts of the walk should be without shade.
I remember that there is a small brook alongside but you have to be extra careful if you should want to climb down to the brook.
The trail goes from 南涌羅屋 to 新屋仔.
Meeting time: 9 am
Meeting place: Fanling Rail Station (Please queue for Minibus 56K going to Luk Keng )
Take 56K and get off at Nam Chung 路口, then walk towards 鄭屋 and 羅屋 until you come to the starting point of the trail. At the end of the trail, walk to 新屋仔村路口 and take 56K back to Fanling Rail Station .
Please bring PLENTY of water, some snacks and bring sunshade, raingear for protection.
As the rainy season is here, please note that hikes are automatically cancelled if the heavy rain signal (amber, red or black) and thunderstorm warning should be up at 8 am.
Enjoy your hike !
Belinda
Dear Fridayhikers,
Sorry for the late posting. Another hot Friday coming up. I've chosen the Nam Chung Country Trail which is uphill for the first half and downhill for the second half. This is 5.5 km and should take about 2.5 hour so hopefully the hike will finish before it gets unbearably hot. Please bring sunshade as the book says it commands a good view, meaning that parts of the walk should be without shade.
I remember that there is a small brook alongside but you have to be extra careful if you should want to climb down to the brook.
The trail goes from 南涌羅屋 to 新屋仔.
Meeting time: 9 am
Meeting place: Fanling Rail Station (Please queue for Minibus 56K going to Luk Keng )
Take 56K and get off at Nam Chung 路口, then walk towards 鄭屋 and 羅屋 until you come to the starting point of the trail. At the end of the trail, walk to 新屋仔村路口 and take 56K back to Fanling Rail Station .
Please bring PLENTY of water, some snacks and bring sunshade, raingear for protection.
As the rainy season is here, please note that hikes are automatically cancelled if the heavy rain signal (amber, red or black) and thunderstorm warning should be up at 8 am.
Enjoy your hike !
Belinda
Wednesday 6 May 2015
May 8th: Violet Hill
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,
The hot season has arrived. I thought of choosing a shady path like the Tai Po Kau Nature Trail but the trail can be very hot because of high humidity. So I decided to take a more open trail with the chance that there may be a breeze. Anyway, the last part of the trail near the reservoir should be shaded so we can stay protected from the noon day sun.
Meeting Point: Wong Nai Chong Reservoir near Parkview
Meeting Time: 9:15 am
To reach the starting point, take buses which go up Wong Nai Chung Gap Road (No. 6, 61, 41A) and get off at the Gas Station past the tennis courts and Country Club. Walk up the steps next to the bus stop and walk up towards Parkview. There is a washroom at the meeting point.
This path starts at the reservoir and goes to Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir exiting at Tai Tam Road where you can take a bus either to Stanley or to Shaukiwan.
It will be a hot day so be prepared with sun gear, rain gear, and plenty of water. The walk is 7 km. long and should take about 3 hours.
I may not join the hike but this is a familiar route to most of us so just follow the group.
Belinda
Dear Fridayhikers,
The hot season has arrived. I thought of choosing a shady path like the Tai Po Kau Nature Trail but the trail can be very hot because of high humidity. So I decided to take a more open trail with the chance that there may be a breeze. Anyway, the last part of the trail near the reservoir should be shaded so we can stay protected from the noon day sun.
Meeting Point: Wong Nai Chong Reservoir near Parkview
Meeting Time: 9:15 am
To reach the starting point, take buses which go up Wong Nai Chung Gap Road (No. 6, 61, 41A) and get off at the Gas Station past the tennis courts and Country Club. Walk up the steps next to the bus stop and walk up towards Parkview. There is a washroom at the meeting point.
This path starts at the reservoir and goes to Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir exiting at Tai Tam Road where you can take a bus either to Stanley or to Shaukiwan.
It will be a hot day so be prepared with sun gear, rain gear, and plenty of water. The walk is 7 km. long and should take about 3 hours.
I may not join the hike but this is a familiar route to most of us so just follow the group.
Belinda
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