December 29th: Chek Keng

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,

To celebrate a year of happy hiking,  we will go to one of our favourite routes - Chek Keng this Friday.   The weather is cool and fine.  Bring plenty of water, snacks and sunscreen.   As usual, we will lunch at the eatery midway.


Meeting place:  Outside Macdonald's in Sai Kung at the village bus stop 29R

Meeting time:  Around 9 am.  Village bus comes at 9:15.  Just make sure you don't miss it.

Please queue for the village bus as soon as you get there as there can be many people.




Belinda

December 22nd: HK Trail Section 7 - To Dei Wan to Tai Tam

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,

So sorry about this very late posting.  Tomorrow we will take Section 7 of the Hong Kong Trail.  We start off at To Dei Wan.  We will walk along the catchwater facing Tai Tam Harbour to Tai Tam Road.  It is 7.5 km and the estimated time needed is 2 hours.

A very short and easy route is chosen so that we will be able to have an early lunch and then head home for the winter solstice.


Meeting time:  9 am. 

Meeting place:  No. 9 Bus stop at Shaukeiwan  bus terminal



Please bring sunscreen, rain gear, water etc.



Belinda

December 15th: Tsuen Kam Au to Tai Tong

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,

This Friday, the route chosen is Tsuen Kam Au to Tai Tong.  There may now be red leaves according to the web.  The walk is paved and the gradient gentle.  It is relatively long (about 3.5  hours +) but should be manageable as tomorrow should be cool.  I hope it remains dry.  The forecast says sunny periods.

The route starts from Tsuen Kam Au, passes 田夫仔and吉慶橋 and ends at Tai Tong.  From there, there is another half an hour's walk from Tai Tong down to Yuen Long centre.  If you are lucky you may be able to catch a taxi.

Bring plenty of water and snacks, sun gear, rain gear.

I decided on West Rail as the meeting place as that is the bus terminus and it is easier to get on the bus there.  Get off at the top of the long slope - Country Park stop.


Meeting place:   MTR West Rail (Tsuen Wan West) Exit E2 (Bus stop #51)

Meeting time:  9:10  (Bus departs at 9:20 am)  Bus runs hourly.  Please queue when you arrive.


Belinda

December 8th: Wu Gau Teng to Sam Ah Tsuen

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,

We will go to Sam Ah Tsuen this week and have a thanksgiving lunch.  I have spoken to Ms. Tsang about lunch for 22 people.  I have requested in addition to seafood (they will decide what is good that morning), lots of vegetables, fried rice with ginger and eggs, chicken, stewed pork with taro, beancurd, and their dessert (taro and sweet potato).  There may not be 泥鯭 for congee this time or  赤蠔, but they will see what we can have instead.  Incidentally, when I asked for fried rice with plenty of ginger and eggs, Ms. Tsang said she remembers our group !

We will first meet up at Tai Mei Tuk Carpark at 9:30 am before driving on to Wu Gau Teng.  There are toilet facilities at Tai Mei Tuk Carpark.   We will aim at starting our hike at around 9:45 to 10 am. 

The weather forecast  for Friday is that it will be fine and dry and cool.  Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen and walking stick. 

To go to Tai Mei Tuk, please take minibus 20C from Tai Po Rail Station at 9:00 am. 




Belinda

December 1st: Mount Parker to Braemar Hill

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,

This is a route familiar to many of us. 

The route starts at the bottom of Mount Parker Road. The uphill route continues on to Quarry Gap, Mount Butler and Siu Ma Shan, then Braemar Hill. 

Meeting Time: 9am

Meeting Place: Quarry Bay MTR, exit A, King's Road

Please bring plenty of water, sunshade and raingear. 

This route was taken December last year. 


Belinda

November 24th: 榕樹澳- 白沙澳

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,

It should be good hiking weather this Friday.  We will walk from Yung Shue O to Pak Sha O via Sham Wan this Friday.  We will take a taxi from Sai Kung to Yung Shue O where we will assemble with others coming from Ma On Shan. The walk is about 3.5 hours.  We will then take the Hoi Ha minibus out to Sai Kung.

Please bring enough water and some snacks as needed. 


Meeting time:  9 am (Sai Kung taxi stand)

Meeting time:  about 9.20 am (Yung Shue O)


Please indicate whether you will be meeting at Sai Kung so we can group up for taxis.


Belinda

November 17th: Violet Hill Path

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,

It is back to the old hiking trails this week:  Violet Hill Path from Wong Nai Chong Reservoir  to Tai Tam Reservoir.  The weather forecast is for fine weather.   Estimated distance is 7 km and estimated time is 3 hours. 

Please bring enough water, rain gear and sun protection. 

Meeting time:  9:15 am

Meeting place:  Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park

To go to the meeting point, please take buses 6, 61, 76, 41A and get off at the gas station after the tennis courts on Wong Nai Chung Gap Road.  Walk up to the Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park. 





Belinda

2017 Nov 10, SAl 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: 10 Nov 2017, Friday

Weather forecast: mainly fine, T23-28, H60-85, East Force 3-4, force 5 at first.

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 comparatively more shady. (Less than 3 hours' walk.)

Meeting Time: 8.50am (Bus No. 94 departs at 9am, (at 30 minutes' interval))

Meeting Place: Sai Kung Bus Terminus, Bus No. 94.


Reminder: Please bring plenty of water, some snags, walking sticks, mosquito repellent, hats and umbrellas.


Cheers,
SS

November 3rd 2017: Kadoorie Farm

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,

This Friday we will go to Kadoorie Farm in Tai Po.

Meeting Time:   9:00 am

Meeting Place:  Bus Terminal, Route 64K, Tai Po Market MTR

(Fridayhikers who prefer to take the West Rail, please be at 錦上路  rail station at about 9 am, and then take bus 64K which goes to Tai Po.  Get off at the Kadoorie Farm stop. )

Please gather at the ticket office at about 9.30 am when the farm opens.

Please bring water, snacks, sunscreen, hats, umbrella, mosquito repellent etc.

I will not join you this week.  Enjoy visiting the farm !


Belinda

October 27th: Lung Mun Country 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.

Dear Fridayhikers,

The Lung Mun Country Trail goes from Chuen Lung to Shing Mun Reservoir Pineapple Dam.  It is 8 km and the hike will take 3.5 + hr.   We will start from the Pineapple Dam of Shing Mun Reservoir as the gradient is less steep.

If we start at Pineapple Dam, we walk up as usual until "C3410".  Instead of continuing around the reservoir, we take a left turn and we will reach the Chuen Lung Country Trail.   Keep going west and at the end of the trail we should reach Chuen Lung village and come out to 荃錦公路. There we can either take the minibus or KMB 51 back to town.  I hope we can find the way.

Meeting time:  9:00 am

Meeting place:  MTR Tsuen Wan Station Exit B (we will then walk to the minibus stop)

Those of you who want to go direct to the Pineapple Dam, please gather there and we will start off together.

Please bring enough water and snacks, sun gear and rain gear with you.


Belinda

October 20th: Dragon's Back

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,

After a long summer of adventurous trails, I hope you will not be dissatisfied with going back to old trails.  The first old trail for this Friday is the Dragon's Back trail, starting at To Dei Wan and finishing at Siu Sai Wan.   Estimated walking time is about 3 hours depending on how hot/cool it will be on Friday.

Meeting time:  9 am

Meeting place:  No. 9 Bus Stop  (Shaukiwan Bus Terminal)  MTR Shaukiwan Station Exit A3

There is a public washroom near the bus terminal and a primitive one at the start of the trail.

Please bring walking stick, sun screen, rain gear and plenty of water.






Belinda

13 Oct 2017, 梧桐寨瀑布

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: 13 Oct 2017, Friday

Weather Forecast: Sunny Periods, one or two rain patches at first; T 25-30, H 65-90, N to NE winds.
                             


Hiking Route: 梧桐寨瀑布,
                        -井底瀑, 中瀑, 主瀑 (height 30m), 散髮瀑.

Meeting Time: 9 am

Meeting Place: Bus 64K to 元朗(西) ,
                         Bus Terminal at Tai Po Market MTR.
                         (get off at 梧桐寨, 21st stop.)

Reminder: please bring plenty of water, some snags, hats and umbrellas, hiking sticks (please do bring hiking sticks as there are many steps to climb), mosquito repellent etc.

Many thanks to Michael who kindly agrees to lead the way.


Cheers,
SS.

2017-10-06 Lantao 地塘仔郊遊徑+彌勒山郊遊徑

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: 6 Oct 2017, Friday.

Weather Forecast : bright periods and a few rain patches, T26-31degrees,
H75 -95%, E to NE, force 4.

Hiking Route: Lantau: from Tung Chung, take a bus to 伯公㘭; 地塘仔郊遊徑+彌勒山郊遊徑.
about 7km, 3 hours;
lunch at 東方小祇園。

Meeting Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Tung Chung MTR, exit B.

Many thanks to Michael who kindly agrees to lead the way.

Reminder : please bring plenty of water, some snags, hats, umbrellas, walking sticks, mosquito repellent etc

Cheers,
SS.

2017-09-30 - Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve [鶴咀海岸保護區]

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.

Meeting Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Bus No.9 Terminus, Shau Kei Wan

This is similar to the hike on 20 Mar 2015.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ktk3gl0orraJF9673

Places of interest:
鶴咀道到分岔路可往墱塔懸崖，或蟹洞和雷音洞。                    
Institute of Marine Science, University of HK.                      
燈塔在宿舍那邊。                      
懸崖在另一邊。                      
從宿舍出來向上走，到盡頭見上了鎖的門，在旁邊的路走到懸崖吹海風。
回頭路到鶴咀保護區。
左邊小路到雷音洞。
走前一點看殺人鯨白骨。

Michael has kindly agreed to lead the way.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO TOILET FACILITIES NOR GARBAGE BINS WITHIN THE RESERVE.

You are advised to be early at the bus terminal and if necessary visit public toilets (five minutes away from the bus terminal)  before you board the bus.

For lunch, we can either take the bus to Shek O or Shaukeiwan.

As usual, please bring water, sun gear, rain gear and wind breaker as needed.

D K for SS

2017-09-22 - Tseng Lan Shue to Lei Yue Mun (Wilson Trail Section 3)

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.

Date : 22 Sep 2017

Gathering Time/Place: 9 am / Diamond Hill MTR Station Exit C 

(Take bus routes 91, 91M or 92 from Diamond Hill Terminus at Plaza Hollywood to Tseng Lan Shue)

Route / Distance:   井欄樹 -> 鯉魚門,  about 6.5 km in 4 hours, partly shady and partly exposed, some slopes and steps
(W031 to W019)

不會上魔鬼山。可以去鯉魚門海鮮午餐。

Michael has kindly agreed to lead the way.

Weather forecast: Sunny intervals and a few showers. 27 - 31°C

Reminder: please bring plenty of water, hats and umbrellas, hiking sticks, gloves, mosquito repellent, some snacks etc. 

Please check the weather before you leave home tomorrow.  If any of the rainstorm warning or thunderstorm warning or typhoon storm warning No.3 or above is up by 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.  If less than four people have registered, the hike is also cancelled.

2017-09-15 Hok Tau Reservoir to Tai Wo via Cloudy Hill

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.

Date: 15 Sep 2017 (Friday)

Gathering Time/Place: 9am, Green Minibus #52B terminus outside Fan Ling MTR station

Route/distance:  Hok Tau Reservoir (Wilson Trail Section 9 at W112) - Cloudy Hill (Wilson Trail Section 8 at W105) - Hong Lok Yuen (W100) - Parc Versailles (W098) - Tai Wo  (about 8km)

九龍坑山 衛奕信徑 第八、第九段 (部份):

粉嶺車站 - 小巴 - 鶴藪道  鶴藪水塘 (W112) - 九龍坑山 (W105) -  帝欣苑 (W098) - 太和車站

Michael has kindly agreed to lead the way.  

Weather forecast: Mainly cloudy with a few squally showers. 27 - 31°C

Reminder: please bring plenty of water, hats and umbrellas, hiking sticks, gloves, mosquito repellent, some snacks etc. 

Please check the weather before you leave home tomorrow.  If any of the rainstorm warning or thunderstorm warning or typhoon storm warning No.3 or above is up by 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.  If less than four people have registered, the hike is also cancelled. 

D K for SS

2017-09-08 - Hong Kong Trail Section 6: Tai Tam Road to Mt Parker Road

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.

Date : 8 Sep 2017 (Friday)

Meeting Place/Time: Sai Wan Ho MTR Exit A, BEFORE 9am.  Bus No. 14 leaves at 9am

Route: from H068 to H060

西灣河(嘉亨灣)坐14号新巴，近水塘下車。(巴士去赤柱) Lunch at 康怡

(Possible diversion to 潭崗飛瀑 near Tai Tam Reservoir: H066 小橋旁邊位置叢林裡有隱約小徑通往下游，亦即是潭崗飛瀑之位置；路段需要少許攀爬，要手腳並用，大家要小心慢走。)

Michael has kindly agreed to lead the way.

Weather Forecast: Sunny intervals and a few showers, 27 - 31°C

Reminder: please bring plenty of water, hats and umbrellas, hiking sticks, gloves, mosquito repellent, some snacks etc. 

Please check the weather before you leave home tomorrow.  If any of the rainstorm warning or thunderstorm warning or typhoon storm warning No.3 or above is up by 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.  If less than four people have registered, the hike is also cancelled. 

2017 Sep 1, Friday LANTAU; KEUNG Shan Trail +part of Lantau 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: 1 Sep 2017, Friday

Weather forecast: T 28-32C, H 75-95%, East to northeast force 4.
                             Sunny intervals and a few showers.

Hiking Route: Lantau Island, Keung Shan Trail羗山郊遊徑, C1316-C1311,
                        then part of Lantau Trail鳳凰徑 L050-L055 to Tai O;
                         2.5km+2.5km=5km;
                        lunch at Tai O 東方小祗園.
                        Both trails are shady. We would like to thank Michael
                        who will kindly lead the way.

Meeting Time: 9am

Meeting Place: Tung Chung MTR, exit B to walk to Bus Stop 11.
                         (龍仔站下車)

Reminder: please bring plenty of water, hats and umbrellas, hiking stick,
                   mosquito repellent, some snags etc.



Cheers,
SS

2017 Aug 25, Friday: Tsing Yi 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: 25 Aug 2017, Friday

Weather forecast: cloudy with occasional showers, T 28-31, H 75-95%.

Hiking Route: Tsing Yi Nature Trail (20th Anniversary of the establishment
                                      of the HKSAR)-
                                     This is a new hiking route for fridayhikers.
                                     (3.95km; less than 3 hours walk.)
                                     (Michael's friend considers this hiking route as easy, pleasant
                                      and shady.)
                       
Meeting Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Tsing Yi MTR, exit A, take bus 248M to Cheung Wang Village
                                        near our starting point.


Reminder: Please bring plenty of water, hats, umbrellas, mosquito repellent, walking sticks, some snacks etc.


Cheers,
SS
                         

18 Aug 2017, Fri 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: 18 Aug 2017, Friday.

Weather forecast: 28-33 degrees, H 65-90, mainly fine and very hot apart from isolated showers.

Hiking Route: Shing Mun Reservoir, round the reservoir walk.

Meeting Time: 9am

Meeting Place: Tsuen Wan MTR, exit B



Reminder: please bring plenty of water, some snacks, mosquito repellent, hats and umbrellas etc.


Cheers,
SS
(sorry that I would not be able to come hiking on 18 Aug; the Shing Mun Reservoir walk is a familiar summer hiking route that any fridayhiker can lead the way.)

August 11th : Lantau Trail Section 10 東涌道 至水口

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.


The hiking route for Friday will be Section 10 of the Lantau Trail which is 6.5 km, and mostly walking along the catchwater.  The starting point will be at Distace Post L113.  L100 Shui Hau Wan will be the finishing point.  It is estimated that the walk will take 2.5 hours.

Meeting Time:  9 am

Meeting Place:  Tung Chung MTR Exit B  (will be taking a bus to starting point)


Please bring plenty of water, snacks, rain gear and sun shade.   Michael will be leading the way.


Please note the Fridayhikers' hike will be officially cancelled should the thunderstorm or any of the heavy rainstorm signals is up.  Hikers who opt to continue will be hiking at their own discretion.





Belinda
(posting for SS)

August 4th : Tung Chung Road to Pui O

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.


Section 11 of Lantau Trail
1st part:  沿引水道步行  L117-119      1.5 km
2nd part:  有高低起伏的梯級和茂盛的樹林    L120-122    1.5km 到達貝澳嶼南道

Meeting time:  9 am
Meeting Place:  Tung Chung MTR Exit B  (to take bus to Tung Chung Road)

Michael Yik is leading the way.


Please bring lots of water, rain gear, sun gear.




Belinda
for SS

July 28: 潭崗飛瀑 near Tai Tam 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.

Weather Forecast:  mainly cloudy with a few showers.

Hiking Route:  潭崗飛瀑 near Tai Tam Reservoir.    If it rains, we will go to 康柏郊遊徑 near Mount Parker Road.

Meeting time:  9 am

Meeting place:  Shaukiwan Bus Terminal Bus #9 to get off at To Dei Wan.

Reminder:  Please bring water, snacks, mosquito repellent, rain gear, sun shade, walking sticks, etc.

Michael will lead the way.

Fridayhikers please whatsapp if you are joining.




Belinda
for SS

2017-7-21 Kap Lung

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.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In response to suggestions made by some fridayhikers who went to 香港千島湖 without going to 流浮山 for sea food lunch, coming Friday's hike would likely finish before 12.15pm to enable fridayhikers to have lunch around lpm at 流浮山。

Next Friday, 28 July, we plan to go to 潭崗飛瀑。

Hiking Date: 21 July 2017, Friday.

Hiking Route:
Kap Lung Forest Trail and Ancient Trail,  to start from 雷公田 going uphill and downhill, with many tall trees in the area. A round circuit will bring us back to 雷公田, to take minibus 72 to 元朗，then bus K65 to 流浮山。

Meeting Time: 9am (Please be punctual as the bus runs at an hourly interval.) Very likely there are many hikers during the summer holiday.

Meeting Place: Tsuen Wan West, bus No.51 at Bus Terminal at basement.

Reminder: please bring plenty of water, some snacks, sunscreen, hiking sticks etc.

Many thanks to Michael who agrees to lead the way.

Cheers,
SS

July 14, (Friday) Hong Kong Park to Black's Link/Stubbs Road

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.

The proposed trail for this Friday should be familiar and is relatively short and level (except for a small section of Wanchai Gap Road 灣仔峽道 linking  Bowen Road to Stubbs Road/Black's Link 司徒拔道/布力徑).   The route would take about 2-1/2 hours including short stops.  Along Black's Link we may have a fair view of Victoria Harbour and Ocean Park.

Meeting Place:  Pacific Place (Exit facing Hong Kong Park)

                                  （金鐘太古廣場向香港公園出口）

Time:  0900 hours

Please bring sun and rain gears and drinking water.  In case typhoon signal No. 3 or above, or the thunderstorm warning, the amber/red/black rainstorm warning remains effective by 07:30 on Friday, or less than 4 persons have signed up by 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, the hike will be automatically cancelled.

D K for SS

2017-07-07 Tai Lam Chung Reservoir ("Thousand Island Lake")

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: 7 July 2017, Friday.

Since the weather forecast would be cloudy with showers and thunderstorm,  we may cancel or modify our hiking route on Friday.

Hiking Route: to "香港千島湖"(大欖涌水塘)

Meeting Time: 9am

Meeting Place: 西鐵屯門站D出口(Vcity)坐43号小巴往掃管芴步行去千島湖。

(午餐:由元朗坐K65巴士到流浮山)

Many thanks to Michael again who kindly agrees to lead the way.

SS

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

30 June 2017 - Lion Rock

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.....30June2017, Friday

HIKING ROUTE .....to climb up the Lion Rock,
(less than 3 hours)
we will start from 天馬苑near Lok Fu and go uphill, take a rest at  the pavilion, and walk towards the Lion Rock with beautiful views of Kowloon and also Hk，we will also go to 望夫石then walk down towards紅梅谷，and have lunch at 大圍(到新強記午飯吃燒鵝和乳鴿)
MEETING TIME.....9am;
MEETING PLACE.....Kowloon Tong MTR, exit C,又一城。

Many thanks to Michael YlK who has kindly agreed to lead the way.
SS.

June 16th: 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.



Dear Fridayhikers,

Due to the unstable weather conditions, the proposed boat trip will be postponed until further notice. Next Friday's forecast seems more promising.

Tomorrow's weather will still be unstable with showers and occasional thunderstorm.  So we will take the familiar round-the-reservoir walk at Shing Mun:  the concrete road if it is wet, and the trail around the reservoir if it is dry enough.

Please check the weather before you leave home tomorrow.  If any of the heavy rainstorm warning or the thunderstorm warning is up by 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.  If less than four people register for the hike, the hike is also cancelled.


Meeting time:  9:15 am 

Meeting place:  Exit B  MTR Tsuen Wan Station  

We will then walk to the minibus stop at Shiu Wo Street to take minibus No. 82 to Pineapple Dam.

Please feel free to wait at the minibus stop or at the Pineapple Dam, as you find most convenient.  Just let others know by whatsapp.


Please bring plenty of water, rain gear and sunscreen.




Belinda

June 9th: Victoria 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,

I started writing this notice for the Peak.  Then I changed my mind as we seem to take this trail so often and decided to go to Kadoorie Farm.  Then I saw the messages on the phone.  It is to be the Peak then.  One thing in favour is that if it becomes unbearably hot, we can exit any time and almost anywhere.


Routes to consider:

From HKU, walk up Hatton Road, round Lung Fu Shan to Pokfulam Reservoir.  (1.5 hr)
From HKU, walk straight up to the Peak via the Morning Trail (Hatton Road)   (1 hr)
From the Peak (Lugard Road) up Governor's Walk to Mount Austin Park and down to Peak Tram Station (1 hr)
From Pokfulam Reservoir up to the Peak.  (1.25 hr.)
Lugard Road around the Peak (1 hr.)


We can take a combination of the above.


Meeting time:  9:30 am

Meeting place:  The university entrance near the Robert Black College and the University Lodge.  This entrance is at the intersection of Kotewall Road, Hatton Road and Po Shan Road.

Those who come by MTR can exit A2 at HKU Station.  Look for University Drive and walk up University Drive to the top.

Just to make things complicated, there is an alternative but more comfortable way to come up to the meeting place.  Take Exit B1 at Sai Ying Pun MTR Station.  Right outside this exit on the street level is a minibus stop 45A.  This minibus will take you up to our meeting place.  Just tell the driver you want to get off at Hatton Road (克頓道香港大學).


When in trouble, whatsapp.



Belinda

June 2nd: Eastern 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.

Dear Fridayhikers,

The forecast for tomorrow is unstable weather.  There may be showers and thunderstorms.  So please check the weather before you venture out tomorrow morning.

We will start at Quarry Bay to walk up Mount Parker Road.  Depending on the weather, and depending on where you want to have lunch, we can exit via Tai Tam Reservoir, or we can turn towards Braemaer Hill or we can walk up to Parkview.   The road should be paved throughout.

Please bring water and snacks, raingear, sun protection.

Meeting time:  9:15 am

Meeting place:  Exit B Taikoo MTR Station

If the thunderstorm signal or any of the heavy rainstorm signal is up by 8 am, or if less than four hikers register, the hike is automatically cancelled.




Belinda

May 26th: Chek Keng

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,

Let's go to Chek Keng this Friday.  The route is paved and the weather will soon be too hot for Chek Keng.


Meeting time:  9 am (bus departs at 9:15)

Meeting place:  Village bus stop outside MacDonald's


Please queue for the village bus to Sai Wan Ting when you arrive.  You may try to be there early and use the toilets near the Sai Kung bus terminal.  There are just two primitive toilets at Sai Wan.

Halfway on the hike, we will lunch as usual at the little eatery on the beach.  The hike is estimated to take about 3.5 hours.  We can choose to walk up to Pak Tam Au for the bus or we can call a boat to take us to Wong Shek Pier when we reach the foot of the slope up to Pak Tam Au.

Please bring enough water, rain gear, sun gear, etc.

The hike is automatially cancelled if the thunderstorm or heavy rainstorm signal is up by 8 am, or if less than three hikers register.



Belinda

19 May 2017, Tuen Mun "HK Grand Canyon"

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 May 2017, Friday

Hiking Route: Tuen Mun 菠萝山"香港大峽谷"

(Many thanks to Michael YIK who kindly agrees to lead the way.)

To start from Tuen Mun "良景" walking towards 菠蘿山  往  "香港大峽谷", finishing at 下白泥,
about 3.5 hours, will take minibus to 流浮山 for lunch, hopefully before 1 pm.


Meeting Time: 9am

Meeting Place: West Rail, 兆康站, 輕鉄站出口, (乘輕鈇往良景)



Cheers,
SS

May 12th: Middle Gap

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,

I have picked the D10 route from 行山樂 for tomorrow.  It's gentle and shady in parts which should be suitable for a hot Friday.

The route starts from Wanchai Gap Park.  We walk up Middle Gap Road, at the road's end, we turn on to a trail, and then we join Black's Link which takes us back to Wanchai Gap Park.  Depending on how fast we walk, we can stop there or extend the walk.  We can decide to walk down to Aberdeen, or we can walk down to Wanchai or Admiralty via Bowen Road.  The circular route from Wanchai Gap Park to Wanchai Gap Park takes about 3 hours.

This is a description from 頭條日報:
 放步中峽道一小時，屋宇漸疏落，到中峽道二十四號附近，留意左行進入一禁車駛入林中大道（有鐵欄杆），遊人可從閘側進入。此段公路極為清幽，完全沒車輛來往，右望黃竹坑南塱山，海洋公園吊車上落頻頻，而山下一帶亦大廈林立，特別密集於黃竹坑工業區。鴨脷洲大橋右為香港仔灣畔大廈，後鄰接為班納山及香港仔水塘；而南塱山東即為深水灣海域，外海中熨波洲及銀洲可視為海上仙洲。

　　　　 此中峽道途中明顯岔路，直下通香港仔水塘，宜取道左入（岔路處有指示路牌）公路盡處，即左轉入蜈蚣嶺南腰山徑，此單向山徑步道直通布力徑，費時約四十分鐘。當離開山徑足踏布力徑時，路邊涼亭可作小休，其後沿布力徑東行，放步半小時即出黃泥涌峽，附近巴士站有車往中環、黃竹坑、淺水灣等地，遊者可自選歸程。

　　 從灣仔峽起步，經過中峽道出布力徑下黃泥涌峽，全程漫步約三個半小時，舒適步道老少咸宜，沿途野花爭艷，近山遠海湖光山色，是初夏半日遊程最佳選擇。

Meeting time:  9:15 am

Meeting place:  Wanchai Gap Park


To go to Wanchai Gap Park, you can take Bus No. 15.  The terminal is at Central Pier 5.  There is a stop at Exchange Square and at Admiralty and it goes along Queen's Road East and Stubbs Road.


Please bring rain gear, sun shade, and plenty of water.  This is an easy walk suitable for all.



Belinda

May 5th: Eastern 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.


Dear Fridayhikers,

The forecast for tomorrow is for showers and thunderstorm.  Please check the weather before you leave for the hike tomorrow morning.  If any of the heavy rainstorm signals or the thunderstorm signal is up by 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.

The route:
From Parkview, we will walk down to Tai Tam Reservoir, and then up to 大風坳 , and then down to Quarry Bay.  The walk is estimated to be about 3 hours.   Most parts are on concrete road.  Should we start off and then the weather becomes unstable, we will exit at Tai Tam Reservoir.


Meeting time:   9:15 am

Meeting place:  Outside the public toilets at Wong Nei Chong Reservoir Park ( the usual meeting point for walk to Voilet Hill)



Please bring water, rain gear, sun gear and walking stick as needed.


Belinda

April 28: Nam Long Shan Road

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.

April 21: 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.


Dear Fridayhikers,

Tomorrow's hike will be walking around the Shing Mun Reservoir, a gentle 3 hour walk.  If it rains, we will stay on the concrete road.

The forecast is for cloudy weather, with showers and occasional thunderstorms.  Please check the weather before you set out tomorrow morning.  If the thunderstorm signal or any of the heavy rainstorm signals is up by 8 am, the hike will be AUTOMATICALLY cancelled.

Please bring rain gear and water.

Meeting time:  9:15 am  (for those meeting at MTR)

Meeting place:  MTR Tsuen Wan Station Exit B

If you choose to go to Pineapple Dam by yourself, please leave a note on whatsapps.



Belinda

April 7th: Wetland 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.

Please take note that meeting time will be "10 am" and meeting place will be "Entrance of Wetland Park"  

Please note the instructions of SS's response below to find your way to Wetland Park from West Rail.  If you are taking Light Rail, please remember to hit your Octopus card twice.  Once before entering the train and once after getting off the train.  



Dear Fridayhikers,

As last week's hike was cancelled due to thunderstorm, we will try our luck again this week.  I copy here what was posted last week.


Hiking Route: Wetland Park, to explore wildlife No.1 to 16, about 3 hours' walk.

Meeting Time: 9 am

Meeting Place: Tin Shui Wai, West Rail, Exit E1.

Weather forecast:  Sunny periods.  Foggy with a few rain patches in the morning.  Temperature will reach 27 degrees.

If thunderstorm warning is effective at or after 7:31 am, the walk is automatically cancelled.

Please bring water, sunscreen, rain gear.



Belinda

31 March 2017 Wetland 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.

SS asked me to issue this:

Hiking Date: 31 March 2017, Friday

Hiking Route: Wetland Park, to explore wildlife No.1 to 16, about 3 hours' walk.

Meeting Time: 9 am

Meeting Place: Tin Shui Wai, West Rail, Exit E1.

Weather forecast: A few rain patches and coastal fog, rain becoming frequent with a few squally thunderstorms later.   16 °C - 23 °C

If thunderstorm warning is effective at or after 7:31 am, the walk is automatically cancelled.


D K
 

Friday 24th: Chek Keng

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 Friday is cloudy with a bit of sun and one or two showers.  The temperature climbs to 22.   I've chosen Chek Keng as it is paved and should not be slippery even if there is a bit of rain.  It is also relatively safe (from robbers) as it is away from the city.

Meeting time:  9 am (bus departs at 9:15)

Meeting place:  Village bus stop outside MacDonald's


Please queue for the village bus to Sai Wan Ting when you arrive.  You may try to be there early and use the toilets near the Sai Kung bus terminal.  There are just two primitive toilets at Sai Wan.

Halfway on the hike, we will lunch as usual at the little eatery on the beach.  The hike is estimated to take about 3.5 hours.  We can choose to walk up to Pak Tam Au for the bus or we can call a boat to take us to Wong Shek Pier when we reach the foot of the slope up to Pak Tam Au.

Please bring enough water, rain gear, sun gear, etc.

The hike is automatially cancelled if the thunderstorm or heavy rainstorm signal is up by 8 am, or if less than three hikers register.


Please enjoy your hike.  I cannot join you this week so see you in April.



Belinda

17th March: Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve

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,

We will go to Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve this Friday and we will "likely" take the three hour walk.  Should the weather become unstable, we can take one of the shorter trails.  We will start from Tsung Tsai Yuen.

Meeting time:  9:15 am

Meeting place:  Taxi stand at Tai Po Market Train Station

We can take a taxi from the train station to Tsung Tsai Yuen and start our walk there.


If Joseph comes to the hike, he will lead our group to walk to the Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve and walk from the other end of the trail to Tsung Tsai Yuen.


Please bring mosquito repellent, rain gear, and walking stick.




Belinda

10th March: 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,

It will be humid, cloudy with a bit of rain tomorrow.   This is a route we have taken several times before.  We walk from HKU  VC Lodge, up Po Shan Road , Hatton Road , take the side road at Lung Fu Shan, towards Pokfulam Reservoir, and after going down to Pokfulam Reservoir, we walk up to the Peak.  From there, we can if we want to, walk down to HKU again via Hatton Road, go around the Peak , or take the bus to Wanchai or Central.  If weather is bad, we can exit early at Pokfulam Reservoir without going up the Peak.  

The route is part earth and stone, part concrete.   Please bring rain gear, sun gear, walking stick, and water.

Meeting time:  9:15am

Meeting place:  MTR HKU Station Exit A2   or VC Lodge  

If you are walking up from the MTR Station, opposite the Graduate House, you can go off the car road to take the parallel pedestrian road under the trees on your right.

Next Friday's forecast is for similar weather.  If it clears up, we can take the Olympic Trail on Lantao.




Belinda

3rd March: Lamma Island

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,

Let's take advantage of the good weather now to go to another island - Lamma Island.  I was looking through my records and I found  that we went in 2012 !   Surely we have been there again since 2012!  Maybe some of you know.

The route we will take is from Yung Shue Wan to Sok Ku Wan where we will have seafood lunch as suggested.  The walk is about three hours and the road is mainly paved.  It is a walk suitable for most of us.   There may be some slope and steps but not a lot and not steep.

We will take the ferry to Yung Shue Wan, and take the ferry back to Central from Sok Ku Wan.
The ferry timetable back to Central from Sok Ku Wan is 12:40, 14:35, 16:05.   We will aim at having lunch at noon in case some want to catch the 14:35 ferry.

Meeting time:  9:00 (ferry leaves at 9:10)  

Meeting place:  Lamma Island pier (No. 4)


Bring sun gear, rain gear, plenty of water and some snacks.

If the thunderstorm or heavy rainstorm signal is up, the hike is automatically cancelled.



Belinda

February 24th: 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.

Dear Fridayhikers,

Weather forecast for tomorrow is a little rain and cooler weather.   I think it is safer to stay on low land with concrete paving.  So it will be Shing Mun Reservoir walk tomorrow.  You may choose to walk around the reservoir if it is dry, and if it rains, you may want to stay on the concrete road.

Meeting time:  9:15 am

Meeting place:  Exit B Tsuen Wan MTR Station

Should any of you want to take the minibus by yourself, please whatsapps and assemble at Pineapple Dam.

I cannot join you tomorrow as I have my annual dental checkup.  So enjoy yourselves.  If the weather is good next week, we can consider going to Lamma Island or the Olympic Trail on Lantao.  You may discuss which you prefer.



Belinda

February 17th: Bride's Pool Road to Luk Keng

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,

This is one of my favourite routes.  It starts out on Bride's Pool Road near Wu Gau Teng and finishes at Luk Keng where we can have lunch at the small restaurant.  The walk is about 3.5 hours.  The initial section is uphill but manageable, we can take more stops on the way up.  On reaching the fire lookout, it goes downhill to Kuk Po and then there is a level stretch along Luk Keng, with a short climb up and then down again to the waterfront.  The last short stretch to the restaurant and minibus stop is on concrete road without shade.  Hopefully we can see egrets and other birds.

Please bring plenty of water, snacks, and sunshade and raingear.  It will unfortunately be more humid on Friday.  Temperature should be from 17 - 22.


Meeting place:  Minibus 20R at Tai Po KCR Station  (Get off once the minibus turns onto Wu Gau Teng Road.)  

Meeting time:  9 am or earlier  (Minibus departs at 9:10 and it is better to be there early and queue as there are always many passengers)    

There is always a possibility that we cannot get on the minibus and so the alternative is that we take the more frequent minibus first to Tai Mei Tuk and from there take a taxi to Bride's Pool Road,  or take a taxi directly from Tai Po Station.

We will meet at the junction of Bride's Pool Road and Wu Gau Teng Road at about 9:40 am in case we take different modes of transport and we will start our walk.  Please note that the phone reception at this location is very poor.    So if you are late, you may not be able to contact those already waiting there.  

Should the thunderstorm signal or any of the heavy rainstorm signals be up by 8 am, or that there are less than three hikers, the hike is automatically cancelled.


Belinda

10th February: Cheung Chau

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,

This is a route planned by Louisa for 1.12.2013.  It is a very comfortable walk with very gentle gradients.  Because of the many side paths, one can exit at many points.  But the red dotted path in the picture captured below is a good reference.  The walk takes about 4 hours.

Meeting Time: Ferry leaves at 9 am.  So assemble outside anytime before nine.  
Meeting Place: Pier #5 bound for Cheung Chau, Central, Hong Kong


From Louisa's post:  Below is a map for your quick reference.  Contrary to the dotted route on the map, we'll go clockwise from the ferry pier to 觀音灣, then 小長城 and 南氹灣.  We'll follow the walking trail (but not the vehicular track) to 眾樂園.  Then at 思觀亭, we'll turn right, skip 張保仔洞 and return to the ferry pier via 西灣路.  (Walking to 張保仔洞 may take an additional 45 min.)



Ferry schedule to and back can be found on this link:
http://www.nwff.com.hk/route/get_route.php?id=75852f2a-6be6-49bc-bb7a-e9d31f46b41e&route_id=8

Regular ferries back to HK are at a quarter past  and fast ferries back to HK are at a quarter to the hour.

I am not sure if the cherry blossoms are still blooming.  If they are, we can go and take a look.

Tomorrow should be a fine day but cool in the morning.  Bring water, sun gear, rain gear.  There's plenty to eat on Cheung Chau so it's up to you whether you want to bring snacks.

As I said on whatsapps, this is a walk for all ages and for all knees.  So welcome back hikers who want a leisurely walk .


Belinda

February 3rd: Luk Wu Country 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.


Dear Fridayhikers,

The first hike in the year of the rooster will be the Luk Wu Country Trail.  Let us see if we will be lucky enough to see the Chinese bell flowers.

The trail is 4.7 km but as it has a 200 m climb, we have to take it slowly.  It is estimated that the walk will be about 3 hours.

Meeting time:  9am

Meeting Place:  Outside MacDonald, Sai Kung 親民街.  We will take the Sai Kung Village Bus 29R which departs at 9:10am .  Please queue when you are there.

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

The hike is automatically cancelled should the thunderstorm or rainstorm signal be up, or if less than three hikers register for the hike.

If it is wet, we may go to Chek Keng instead as slopes may be slippery.


Belinda

20th January: Lung Mun Country 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.


Dear Fridayhikers,

We did not take this trail last Friday because of weather so I'm posting the same blog notice again for this Friday.  The Lung Mun Country Trail goes from Chuen Lung to Shing Mun Reservoir Pineapple Dam.  It is 8 km and the hike will take 3.5 + hr.   You can start at either end but the gradient from Shing Mun Reservoir is less steep.

If you start at Pineapple Dam, walk up as usual until you reach "C3410".  Instead of continuing around the reservoir, you take a left turn and you will reach the Chuen Lung Country Trail.   Keep going west and at the end of the trail you will reach Chuen Lung village and come out to 荃錦公路. There you can either take the minibus or KMB 51 back to town.

Meeting time:  9:15 am

Meeting place:  MTR Tsuen Wan Station Exit B

Please bring enough water and snacks, sun gear and rain gear with you.

If less than three register for the hike, it will be automatically cancelled.

Please note also that next Friday will be Chinese New Year's eve and no hiking activity will be arranged.   Hiking will resume the Friday following.


I shall not be able to join the hiking tomorrow so I will see you all in the Year of the Rooster !


Belinda

13th January 2017: Lung Mun Country 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.


Dear Fridayhikers,

With the New Year coming soon, most of us may be busy.  So I've changed my mind and instead of going to Lantao, I've picked a city route for this Friday.

The Lung Mun Country Trail goes from Chuen Lung to Shing Mun Reservoir Pineapple Dam.  It is 8 km and the hike will take 3.5 + hr.   You can start at either end but the gradient from Shing Mun Reservoir is less steep.

If you start at Pineapple Dam, walk up as usual until you reach "C3410".  Instead of continuing around the reservoir, you take a left turn and you will reach the Chuen Lung Country Trail.   Keep going west and at the end of the trail you will reach Chuen Lung village and come out to 荃錦公路. There you can either take the minibus or KMB 51 back to town.

Meeting time:  9:15 am

Meeting place:  MTR Tsuen Wan Station Exit B


Please bring water, sunshade, raingear and snacks.

The hike will be automatically cancelled if there is thunderstorm or rainstorm warning, or if less than three hikers register.

If there are only a few hikers, and if you are not sure of the trail, you can always opt to walk around the reservoir instead.

I may not join you tomorrow so have a happy and safe hike !



Belinda