April 15th : 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've chosen Chek Keng for tomorrow as it has rained so heavily the past two days and it has been so humid all week that it should be safer to go to Chek Keng as it is more exposed and the path is concrete most of the way.


The weather observatory said today would have some sun but as it is, it is still as humid and foggy as ever.  I hope it dries up in the afternoon.  Anyway, please look at the forecast tonight and tomorrow and if the thunderstorm signal or any of the heavy rainstorm signal be hoistered at 7 am tomorrow morning, the hike is cancelled.  If less than three register for tomorrow's hike, the hike is also automatically cancelled.


Meeting time:  9 am

Meeting place:  Outside MacDonald's at Sai Kung

Please queue for the village bus to Sai Wan Ting when you arrive.  You may try to be there early and use the toilets near the Sai Kung bus terminal.  There are just two primitive toilets at Sai Wan.

Halfway on the hike, we will lunch as usual at the little eatery on the beach.  The hike is estimated to take about 3.5 hours.  We can choose to walk up to Pak Tam Au for the bus or we can call a boat to take us to Wong Shek Pier when we reach the foot of the slope up to Pak Tam Au.

Please bring enough water and snacks, and bring rain gear and sun gear.


Please note that the village bus leaves promptly at 9:15 and the next bus is 11:30.  So you have to be on time for the 9:15 bus.  


Belinda