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,
Friday should be a good day for hiking, sunshine and possible showers. I've chosen the Kap Lung Forest Trail (which I missed last time and took the Ancient Trail instead) which should be about 2 hours. It is a downhill route but more gentle than the Ancient Trail we took last time. Once you reach the catchwater road at the bottom, you can turn right and walk out to Lui Kung Tin and take the minibus. If you should want to walk some more, you can turn left and walk towards Ho Pui where you can take the minibus. That should be an additional hour minimum.
Meeting time: 9:15 am (Bus 51 arrives at about 9:25 am)
Meeting place: Exit A Tsuen Wan MTR station
The bus runs hourly but there should be fewer hikers in this hot weather and you should be able to get on the bus. If you like, you can try going to the bus terminal at Tsuen Wan West Station (West Rail). The bus departs from there at 9.20 am.
Please bring plenty of water, sunshade, raingear and mosquito repellent.
Belinda
Wednesday 29 July 2015
Thursday 23 July 2015
2015 July 24 Friday
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,
Weather Forecast: cloudy with showers & squally thunderstorms, showers will be heavy at times; 25-28 degrees; 80-95% humidity, south-west force 4 to 5, occasionally force 6 offshore
Hiking Route: We will take Mini Bus No.18 to Bus Terminal at Tsz Wan Shan Road. From an ascending path, we go to Shatin Pass to walk along a paved and rather level trail, about 8 km, perhaps taking 3 hours to reach Tai Po Road near the Kowloon Reservoir.
Reminder: Please bring rain and wind gears, plenty of water and some snack. If thunderstorm or heavy rainstorm warnimg is hoisted by 7:30am, or less than 4 fridayhikers have enrolled, the hike is cancelled.
Cheers,
SS (Belinda is not in HK)
Because of thunderstorms warning, today's hike is cancelled.
Wong Tai Sin- Shatin Pass- Kowloon Reservoir
(Wilson Trail, s.5)
Weather Forecast: cloudy with showers & squally thunderstorms, showers will be heavy at times; 25-28 degrees; 80-95% humidity, south-west force 4 to 5, occasionally force 6 offshore
Hiking Date: 24 July 2015, Friday
Meeing Place: Wong Tai Sin MTR, exit A,
Meeting Time: 9am
Hiking Route: We will take Mini Bus No.18 to Bus Terminal at Tsz Wan Shan Road. From an ascending path, we go to Shatin Pass to walk along a paved and rather level trail, about 8 km, perhaps taking 3 hours to reach Tai Po Road near the Kowloon Reservoir.
Reminder: Please bring rain and wind gears, plenty of water and some snack. If thunderstorm or heavy rainstorm warnimg is hoisted by 7:30am, or less than 4 fridayhikers have enrolled, the hike is cancelled.
Cheers,
SS (Belinda is not in HK)
Because of thunderstorms warning, today's hike is cancelled.
Wednesday 15 July 2015
Friday July 17th: HK Park - Bowen Road - Black's Link - ?
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 forecast for this Friday is for scattered showers with perhaps thunderstorm. I chose a path which Anson picked last summer. It is concrete throughout and there are exit points along the way in case of thunderstorm.
You walk up HK Park to Kennedy Road and then between 32 and 34 Kennedy Road, there are steps leading up to MacDonald road and then further up to Bowen Road. You go east along Bowen Road and take the Bowen Path to Wanchai Gap Road where you can walk up to Wanchai Gap Park. There you can go east again along Black's Link. You can choose to walk down to Aberdeen Reservoir or walk on to Wong Nei Chong Gap.
Meeting time: 9 am
Meeting point: Pacific Place, Admiralty (bottom of the escalator which leads to HK Park) near Standard Chartered Bank booth.
Please check weather before you venture out. Hiking will be cancelled if the thunderstorm warning or the heavy rainstorm warning is hoistered in the morning.
Bring plenty of water, sungear, raingear.
Have fun !
Belinda
Dear Fridayhikers,
The forecast for this Friday is for scattered showers with perhaps thunderstorm. I chose a path which Anson picked last summer. It is concrete throughout and there are exit points along the way in case of thunderstorm.
You walk up HK Park to Kennedy Road and then between 32 and 34 Kennedy Road, there are steps leading up to MacDonald road and then further up to Bowen Road. You go east along Bowen Road and take the Bowen Path to Wanchai Gap Road where you can walk up to Wanchai Gap Park. There you can go east again along Black's Link. You can choose to walk down to Aberdeen Reservoir or walk on to Wong Nei Chong Gap.
Meeting time: 9 am
Meeting point: Pacific Place, Admiralty (bottom of the escalator which leads to HK Park) near Standard Chartered Bank booth.
Please check weather before you venture out. Hiking will be cancelled if the thunderstorm warning or the heavy rainstorm warning is hoistered in the morning.
Bring plenty of water, sungear, raingear.
Have fun !
Belinda
Tuesday 7 July 2015
July 10th: Shing Mun East 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.
Hiking will be cancelled if typhoon signal No. 3 or above is hoistered at 7:30 am on Friday.
Dear Fridayhikers,
The forecast for this Friday is for scattered thunderstorm. So please check the weather before you go hiking on Friday morning. If the thunderstorm warning or any of the rainstorm warnings is hoistered at 7:30 am, the hike will be cancelled.
I have chosen this trail which I am not familiar with. The starting point is at the Pineapple Dam. But instead of walking up the steps to go around the reservoir, take the right car road towards the main dam, Before you reach the main dam, take the Wilson Trail and go SOUTH towards the Smugglers' Pass. At the intersection with MacLehose Trail, go right, take the MacLehose Trail and walk along Golden Hill Road, walk past the Shing Mun Redoubt and the trail returns to the Pineapple Dam. This route is 7 km long and would take 2.5 hrs. to complete.
However if the group is small, I would suggest that you take the old trail around the reservoir as that is familiar and you won't get lost.
Bring plenty of water and sunshade, rain gear with you.
Meeting time: 9 am
Meeting place: Exit B (MTR Tsuen Wan station)
Enjoy yourselves !
Belinda
Hiking will be cancelled if typhoon signal No. 3 or above is hoistered at 7:30 am on Friday.
Dear Fridayhikers,
The forecast for this Friday is for scattered thunderstorm. So please check the weather before you go hiking on Friday morning. If the thunderstorm warning or any of the rainstorm warnings is hoistered at 7:30 am, the hike will be cancelled.
I have chosen this trail which I am not familiar with. The starting point is at the Pineapple Dam. But instead of walking up the steps to go around the reservoir, take the right car road towards the main dam, Before you reach the main dam, take the Wilson Trail and go SOUTH towards the Smugglers' Pass. At the intersection with MacLehose Trail, go right, take the MacLehose Trail and walk along Golden Hill Road, walk past the Shing Mun Redoubt and the trail returns to the Pineapple Dam. This route is 7 km long and would take 2.5 hrs. to complete.
However if the group is small, I would suggest that you take the old trail around the reservoir as that is familiar and you won't get lost.
Bring plenty of water and sunshade, rain gear with you.
Meeting time: 9 am
Meeting place: Exit B (MTR Tsuen Wan station)
Enjoy yourselves !
Belinda
Wednesday 1 July 2015
July 3rd: Tai Po Kau Nature 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,
Friday will be an extremely hot sunny day for hiking. I've chosen the Tai Po Kau Nature Trail for this week because there are four routes of different lengths to choose from. If it is too hot, just opt for the shorter routes. The Tai Po Kau Nature Trail is very shady in most parts and you will be protected from the sun. On the other hand, the disadvantage is that there may not be much breeze.
Meeting place: Tai Po KCR Station Taxi Stand
(Group and take a taxi to the starting point at 松仔園.
Meeting time: 9 am
Please bring enough water, sunscreen, rain gear AND MOSQUITO REPELLENT !!!
You are reminded that the hike will be automatically cancelled if the thunderstorm warning or any of the heavy rain warning should be hoistered at 7:30 am.
It is too hot for me so I won't join you this week. Enjoy sweating !
Belinda
Dear Fridayhikers,
Friday will be an extremely hot sunny day for hiking. I've chosen the Tai Po Kau Nature Trail for this week because there are four routes of different lengths to choose from. If it is too hot, just opt for the shorter routes. The Tai Po Kau Nature Trail is very shady in most parts and you will be protected from the sun. On the other hand, the disadvantage is that there may not be much breeze.
Meeting place: Tai Po KCR Station Taxi Stand
(Group and take a taxi to the starting point at 松仔園.
Meeting time: 9 am
Please bring enough water, sunscreen, rain gear AND MOSQUITO REPELLENT !!!
You are reminded that the hike will be automatically cancelled if the thunderstorm warning or any of the heavy rain warning should be hoistered at 7:30 am.
It is too hot for me so I won't join you this week. Enjoy sweating !
Belinda
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