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,
Friday will be another hot hot day. Please bring sunshade and plenty of water and as far as possible, walk in the shade. Heatstroke is serious. The Shing Mun Reservoir walk is chosen as it is level and not so physically demanding. However it is long and needs about three hours. If it is too hot, you may consider walking an hour and then doubling back.
There are two detours which I am supposed to lead you to, but I cannot come this Friday as I am down with flu. Please try to find them yourselves. Neither has signs. The first one is perpendicular to the road we take, so look out for an opening to your right. It is a little path which goes down a little and you will find yourself in a spot with trees with large roots extending to the water.
The second one is easy to miss. It is also on the right, and the opening is almost parallel to the road you are walking on. It is unmistakably a path with mud steps. Go all the way down and follow the path. It will take you to a large opening with tall eucalyptus trees and you may find people fishing.
Have fun hunting for the paths !
Meeting time: 9 am
Meeting place: Exit B Tsuen Wan MTR station
If the thunderstorm signal or any of the heavy rainstorm signals are up by 8 am., the hike is automatically cancelled.
Belinda
Wednesday 23 May 2018
Tuesday 15 May 2018
May 18th: Tai Tam 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,
A very hot Friday is expected. The Tai Tam Country Trail, a short route with uphill first followed by a downhill/level section has been chosen. Again we will start at Wong Nai Chung Reservoir. We will walk up to Violet Hill , a 200m climb. From there, it will be downhill back to Parkview, and then a secion of Sir Cecil's Ride coming out at the Wong Nai Chung Gap Road bus stop. This is a 2.5 hour trail.
Please bring plenty of water, sun protection and rain gear.
Meeting time: 9:15 (we will start early to beat the heat)
Meeting place: Wong Nai Chung Reservoir (at the toilets) (Bus 6, 61 from Admiralty)
Should the thunderstorm or any of the heavy rainstorm signals by up by 8 am., the hike is automatically cancelled. Please check the weather before you come out.
Belinda
Dear Fridayhikers,
A very hot Friday is expected. The Tai Tam Country Trail, a short route with uphill first followed by a downhill/level section has been chosen. Again we will start at Wong Nai Chung Reservoir. We will walk up to Violet Hill , a 200m climb. From there, it will be downhill back to Parkview, and then a secion of Sir Cecil's Ride coming out at the Wong Nai Chung Gap Road bus stop. This is a 2.5 hour trail.
Please bring plenty of water, sun protection and rain gear.
Meeting time: 9:15 (we will start early to beat the heat)
Meeting place: Wong Nai Chung Reservoir (at the toilets) (Bus 6, 61 from Admiralty)
Should the thunderstorm or any of the heavy rainstorm signals by up by 8 am., the hike is automatically cancelled. Please check the weather before you come out.
Belinda
Thursday 10 May 2018
May 11th: Shek Kong to Ho Pui 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,
The weather forecast for tomorrow is cloudy with showers. I've picked a route which is basically level and paved (catchwater), with some footpath.
1. We will start from Shek Kong Camp (Route Twisk) and walk to Ho Pui Reservoir via Tsing Tam Reservoir.
2. You can exit at Ho Pui Reservoir for the minibus (No. 71) to Yuen Long via Kam Sheung Road MTR.
3. You can walk on to Ma On Kong where you can take buses at the Tai lam Tunnel Interchange.
From Shek Kong to Ma On Kong, the walk is 11 km and 3.5 hours.
Starting point: Catchwater entrance opposite Shek Kong Camp
Meeting time: 9:15 am
Meeting place: 72/72M minibus stop outside Exit C (Kam Sheung Road station, West Rail) Please queue when you arrive.
Minibus No. 72 goes from Yuen Long to Lui Kung Tin , stopping at MTR Kam Sheung Road Station.
Minibus No. 72M goes from MTR Kam Sheung Road Station to Lui Kung Tin.
Please bring water, rain gear, walking stick, sun protection.
Should the thunderstorm warning or any of the heavy rainstorm warning be up at 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.
Belinda
Dear Fridayhikers,
The weather forecast for tomorrow is cloudy with showers. I've picked a route which is basically level and paved (catchwater), with some footpath.
1. We will start from Shek Kong Camp (Route Twisk) and walk to Ho Pui Reservoir via Tsing Tam Reservoir.
2. You can exit at Ho Pui Reservoir for the minibus (No. 71) to Yuen Long via Kam Sheung Road MTR.
3. You can walk on to Ma On Kong where you can take buses at the Tai lam Tunnel Interchange.
From Shek Kong to Ma On Kong, the walk is 11 km and 3.5 hours.
Starting point: Catchwater entrance opposite Shek Kong Camp
Meeting time: 9:15 am
Meeting place: 72/72M minibus stop outside Exit C (Kam Sheung Road station, West Rail) Please queue when you arrive.
Minibus No. 72 goes from Yuen Long to Lui Kung Tin , stopping at MTR Kam Sheung Road Station.
Minibus No. 72M goes from MTR Kam Sheung Road Station to Lui Kung Tin.
Please bring water, rain gear, walking stick, sun protection.
Should the thunderstorm warning or any of the heavy rainstorm warning be up at 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.
Belinda
Thursday 3 May 2018
May 4th: HK Trail Section 4 - Wanchai Gap to Wong Nei Chong 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,
We will stay in the city again for our walk on Friday. As the weather forecast is for some showers and overcast weather, we will stay mainly on paved roads. We will start from Wanchai Gap, walk down the Aberdeen Reservoir Road to Lady Clementi's ride, then take this trail to Middle Gap and then to Black's Link, coming out to Wong Nei Chong Gap Road. The book says the most demanding is a fifteen minutes climb on an unshaded road at Middle Gap. The route is 7.5 km and the book says it takes 2 hours. If tomorrow is humid and hot, we can take it slowly.
Meeting time: 9:15 am
Meeting place: Wanchai Gap Park
Take bus #15 and get off at Police Museum. Tap your octopus card again when getting off to get section fare.
Please bring plenty of water, sun shade, rain gear.
If the heavy rainstorm signal or the thunderstorm signal is up at 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.
Belinda
Dear Fridayhikers,
We will stay in the city again for our walk on Friday. As the weather forecast is for some showers and overcast weather, we will stay mainly on paved roads. We will start from Wanchai Gap, walk down the Aberdeen Reservoir Road to Lady Clementi's ride, then take this trail to Middle Gap and then to Black's Link, coming out to Wong Nei Chong Gap Road. The book says the most demanding is a fifteen minutes climb on an unshaded road at Middle Gap. The route is 7.5 km and the book says it takes 2 hours. If tomorrow is humid and hot, we can take it slowly.
Meeting time: 9:15 am
Meeting place: Wanchai Gap Park
Take bus #15 and get off at Police Museum. Tap your octopus card again when getting off to get section fare.
Please bring plenty of water, sun shade, rain gear.
If the heavy rainstorm signal or the thunderstorm signal is up at 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.
Belinda
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)