Friday 5 July 2019 : 大埔道九龍水塘到沙田水泉澳

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.

大埔道九龍水塘到沙田水泉澳

由大埔道九龍水塘獅子山郊野公園起步，上鷹巢山自然教育徑、經筆架山、九龍坳、獅子山北山腰(麥徑五後段)、雞胸山、沙田坳、到馬鞍山郊野公慈沙古道、落沙田女童軍總會博康營地、水泉澳邨附近。沿途有水塘、九龍、沙田景色、及有戰地遺蹟。

沿途包括石屎路、麥徑山徑/泥路/石級；大部份路段樹蔭；有上落坡段，高差~350m,長~9km, est ~4hrs

Meeting time:  9:15 am

Meeting place:  太子站 Exit E (乘九巴81號到九龍水塘)

Weather Forecast: sunny periods and a few showers, isolated thunderstorms in the morning T27-32  H75-90

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

Should the thunderstorm warning or any of the rainstorm warning be announced at 8 am, the hike is automatically cancelled.

SS / Clement