29 July 2016 Lantau Island, Ngong Ping to Shek Mun Kap

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 Date: 29 July 2016, Friday

Weather Forecast: Fine and very hot, temp 28-33 C; humidity 65-90%; light wind force 2.

Hiking Route: Lantau Island, Ngong Ping to Shek Mun Kap,
 starting from Ngong Ping Bus Terminal, then Ngong Ping Fun Walk, to Tei Tong Tsai Country Trail (宝林寺; 華嚴閣; 東涌羅漢寺 ;石門甲) to Shek Mun Kap Bus Stop (to take bus 23 back to Tung Chung)  about 5km,  2.5 hours

Meeting Time; 9am , bus 23 departs at 9:10am( next bus departs at 9.40am)

Meeting Place: Tung Chung Bus Terminus, Bus Stop 23 going to Ngong Ping.



Reminder: please bring water, some snacks, hat, umbrella, walking stick, mosquito repellent, etc

Cheers,
SS

22 July 2016 Sai Kung Cheung Shan to Pak Tam Chung

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 Date: 22 July 2016, Friday

Weather Forecast: fine and very hot apart from one or two isolated showers in the morning, 29-33 degrees, humidity 65-90%, SW Force 2-3.

Hiking Route: Sai Kung Cheung Shan to Pak Tam Chung,
                        The first part of this hiking route is exposed. We walk up-hill with lovely views of the big Island of the Kau Sai Chau Golf Centre and smaller islands nearby. The rest of the hike will be shady; about 2.5 hours walk.

Meeting Time: 8.50am (bus departs at 9am, at 30 min interval)

Meeting Place: Sai Kung Bus Terminus, Bus No. 94 heading for Wong Shek Pier



Reminder: please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, hat, umbrella, walking stick, some snacks, mosquito repellent etc.

Cheers,
SS

15 July 2016 TAI MO SHAN Hiking Practice Trail and Family Walk

wThe 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: Mainly fine and very apart from isolated showers in the morning. 28-33 degrees,                                  H 65-90%, south-west force 3 to 4.

Hiking Date: 15 July 2016, Friday

Hiking Route: Tai Mo Shan Hiking Practice Trail and Family Walk (about 2 hr)
                        The Hiking Practice Trail is an easy walk located inside the Rotary Park. According to                         "Hiking Practice Trail Information", walking uphill is easier than walking downhill as                          certain skills are required to walk downhill: one may use the footprints along the trail                          to practise the down hill method---zig zag method turning to the right and left                                      alternately.
                         The Family Walk, mostly paved with pebbles, is also an easy route, located inside                                the Rotary Park. Along the walk are trees such as Taiwan Acacia, Sweet gum and                                 Pine etc, a good place to learn about the common trees in the countryside of Hong                               Kong. On a clear day, one can look across to Tsuen Wan, Tsing Yi and the outlying                               islands.

Meeting Place: Tsuen Wan MTR exit A

Meeting Time: 9:10am (bus will arrive around 9:23am)(kindly note that the next bus would arrive one hour later)


Reminder:   please bring water, some snacks, hat, umbrella, mosquito repellent etc.

Cheers,
SS
                     

8 July 2016, Sai Kung Wan Chai 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.


Hiking Date: 8 July 2016, Friday

Hiking Route: Sai Kung Wan Chai Nature Trail:
a leisurely walk to the Sai Kung West Country Park (Wan Chai Extension), about 2 hours, near Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park; we plan to visit the west camp site and also the south camp site at the sea shore with lovely sea breezes.

Meeting Place: Sai Kung Mini bus terminal to take Mini bus No. 7 (about 20 to 30 minutes interval),                         35 minutes ride to Hoi Ha.

Meeting Time: 9am

Note: Hiking to be cancelled if there is thunderstorm warning at 7:30am.

Reminder: please bring, water, some snacks, mosquito repellent, sun screen, hat, and umbrella etc.



Cheers,
SS ( Belinda prefers to hike during the cooler months)