June 10th: HKU to Pokfulam Reservoir to Peak

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 showers and thunderstorm.  Please check the weather before you leave home in the morning.  If the thunderstorm signal or any or any of the heavy rainstorm signal is up by 7:30 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.

The suggested route is to walk up Po Shan Road from VC Lodge (HKU).  At the Fire Station, take the steps up and continue up the Hatton Road.  This road is paved and leads up to the Peak (about half an hour to forty five minutes only, but it is upward all the way).  This road is suitable should it be wet as the road is concrete.  Once up on the Peak, you can take the circular Lugard Road for an additional forty five minutes).

If it is not wet, you may consider walking to Pokfulam Reservoir instead, and from there you can walk up to the Peak.  To go to Pokfulam Reservoir, take the side road on your right when you reach the sign 龍虎山.  After turning into this side road, turn left to go towards Pokfulam Reservoir/Chi Fu. There should be signposts pointing to Chi Fu.  Walk on until you pass Queen Mary Hospital on your right.  Follow this road further on until you come to a point where there is a signpost which points to steps on your right leading down to Pokfulam Reservoir.   You can exit here or you can take a walk around the reservoir and walk up to the Peak coming out opposite the Galleria and bus stop.

There are washroom facilities on Po Shan Road before you reach the Fire Station, and another bigger washroom about fifteen minutes up Hatton Road.  If you walk up to the Peak, there is another washroom near the top of Hatton Road which meets Lugard Road.  If you walk to Pokfulam Reservoir, there is a washroom at the reservoir.

Meeting time:  9:15 am

Meeting place:  Exit A2  (HKU MTR Station)


I shall be away on Friday so will not join the hike.  Please bring enough water, sunshade, raingear and walk safe.  And remember to check the weather.

Next Friday, SS will be arranging the hike and will issue the blog.


Belinda