Wednesday 28 June 2017

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.

Thursday 15 June 2017

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




Thursday 8 June 2017

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




Thursday 1 June 2017

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