2 September 2016 - Wanchai Gap to Aberdeen Reservoir

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 all

This is considered to be an easy repeat walk.  We will start from Wanchai Gap Park and walk along Black's Link. Then halfway, we will take Section 4 of HK Trail: Lady Clementi's Ride and walk down to Aberdeen Reservoir Road.  From there, we will take a circular walk along the Upper and Lower Aberdeen reservoirs.  Lunch at Aberdeen. Estimated time is 3 hours.


Meeting time:  9:15 am

Meeting place:  Wanchai Gap Park (near Police Museum)

Please take Bus No. 15 (every 10 - 15 mins) from Exchange Square, City Hall or Admiralty.


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

Weather forecast for Friday is cloudy with showers and a few thunderstorms, 25C to 28C.

This activity will be automatically cancelled if at 7:30am the black or red storm warning is in effect and to last beyond 9am.  Please check the Whatsapp chat group in the morning if unsure.


Hope to see you this Friday.

D K (for SS)

 

26 Aug 2016 - Sai Kung: Tsak Yue Wu to Wong Shek Pier

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

SS has suggested we revisit Sai Kung Wong Shek as in May 2014 & 2015 but this time in the reverse direction to minimise exposure to the blazing sun around noon and asked me to post on this blog on her behalf.

Previous hikers consider this to be a leisurely and rather shady 3-hour walk with a gentle gradient :

鰂魚湖 -- -- 北潭郊遊徑 -- -- 北潭坳 -- --土瓜坪 ---- 黃石碼頭
 
Meeting Time: 8:50 am (Bus departs at 9:00 am)
Meeting Place: Sai Kung KMB #94 Bus Terminal (destination Wong Shek Pier) 

Please bring sun gear, rain gear and plenty of water as it will be hot and may have showers. 

Should the thunderstorm signal, or the amber/red/black rain signal be on at 7:30 am on Friday, or there be less than 4 persons joining, this hike will automatically be cancelled.

Hope to see you this Friday.
 
D K

19 Aug 2016 Shaukiwan, Sai Wan Ho, Mt Parker, Quarry Bay

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: 19 Aug 2016, Friday

Weather Forecast: Because of the tropical cyclone, weather conditions appear to be unstable. On Friday, 19 Aug, mainly cloudy with showers; 27 - 30C, 80 - 95%; south to southeast force 4, occasionally force 5 offshore at first.

Hiking Route: from Shaukiwan Aldrich Bay Promenade to walk along the coast near Shaukiwan Typhoon shelter; coming to the Marine Headquarters, then continuing our seashore stroll to TaiKooShing; if the weather improves, we may go hiking at Mount Parker Road before having dim-sum lunch at Quarrie Bay.

Meeting time: 9am

Meeting place: Shaukiwan MTR, exit B1 (correction: not exit A)

Reminder: please bring raincoat and umbrella, water and some snacks etc.

Cheers,
SS

12 Aug 2016 Shing Mun Reservoir

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: 12 Aug 2016, Friday.

Weather Forecast: mainly cloudy with a few showers. Isolated thunderstorms later. 27-31 C, 75-95%, Light winds force 2.

Hiking Route: To play safe when the weather might be cloudy and rainy with thunderstorms, a familiar hiking route around the Shing Mun Reservoir appears to be appropriate; about 9.5km, 3 hr.

Meeting Time: 9am

Meeting Place: Tsuen Wan MTR exit B.

Reminder: when there is thunderstorm warning at 7.30am, the hike will automatically be cancelled;

( please bring water and some snacks, hiking stick, hat and umbrella, mosquito repellent etc. )
Cheers,
SS

5 Aug 2016 From Tiu Keng Leng to Lohas Park

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: 5 August 2016, Friday

Weather forecast:
Sunny Periods and a few showers, 27-32C, 70-95%, South to SE force 3.

Hiking Route:
Short hiking route along the sea coast, about 2 hrs.
As there was Typhoon Signal No. 8 hoisted on Monday and Tuesday with strong winds and heavy rain, most hiking routes might have become wet and muddy.  We plan to walk from Tiu Keng Leng to Lohas Park to stroll on paved roads along the sea coast, then to Tseung Kwan O MTR where we will have lunch.

Meeting Time: 
9 am

Meeting Place: 
Tiu Keng Leng MTR, exit A.

Reminder: please bring water and some snags, hat and umbrella, mosquito repellant etc.

Cheers,
SS