17 June, 2016, Friday: Sek Kong to Ching Tam Reservoir, to Ma On Kong 石崗至馬鞍崗

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.



Weather forecast: 28-32 degrees C,   H 70 to 90%, South Force 3,
                             Sunny Periods and a few Showers

Hiking Date: 17 June 2016, Friday,

Hiking Route: 石崗至馬鞍崗

Starting at Shek Kong Camp (Route Twisk) 雷公田, this hiking trail goes along the
catch-water path, shaded by trees sometimes found on both sides. One can enjoy
 the view of the Pat Heung plain and go to the rather small Ching Tam Reservoirs,
Upper and Lower, before reaching the organic farm downhill for lunch at 12.30pm.

 ($1400 for a table of 10 persons with organic vegetable and hakka chicken & other hakka food).

  (1. Ruth  2. her friend Cecilia WONG,  3. Paulina  4. Gilbert,  5. Jenny MAK,
   6. Canice,  7. Hannah,   8. Christina,    9. SS   and 10. Peter YAU my Public Admin classmate)


As I will be joining 9 other fridayhikers to have lunch at the organic farm, other Fridayhikers may decide whether to go to Ho Pui Reservoir with mini-bus to Yuen Long or to Ma On Kong (about 3.5 hours, 11 km) near the Tai Lam Tunnel Interchange with bus to Yuen Long.


Meeting time : 9am
Meeting Place:  Tai Po Market East Rail, BusTerminal, No, 64k bus.

The reason for having one Meeting Place to start our hike, and not two, at the Tsuen Wan MTR as well, is that bus service at Tsuen Wan for No. 51 on Fridays is on an hourly basis. Bus 64K to start at Tai Po Market Terminus, runs at an interval of 9 minutes.


Reminder: Please bring along water, some snack, hat, umbrella, and mosquito repellent.

Cheers,
SS