May 6th: Smugglers' Ridge

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,

Tomorrow's route is 5.5 km long and it takes about 2.5 hours to complete.  It starts at Shing Mun Reservoir Pineapple Dam.  So depending on the weather, you may wish to take the usual round the reservoir walk, or take this walk.  This route starts at Pineapple Dam, walk up the road on the right (where we usually come out) and at the reservoir, take the path on the right which is the Maclehose Trail in the direction of Golden Hill Road and Kowloon Reservoir.  You will pass the Shing Mun Redoubt (城門碉堡) and Smugglers' Ridge (孖指徑) on the way before you come to Kowloon Reservoir.  You will come out onto Tai Po Road.


Meeting point:  MTR Tsuen Wan Station Exit B

Meeting time:  9:15 am  

Please bring plenty of water, and rain and sun gear.

Please check the weather before you leave home.  If the thunderstorm signal or any of the rainstorm signal is up by 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.


I may not join the hike but Anson knows the way.



Belinda