May 25th: 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,

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