Upcoming Walks

SATURDAY Sept 4: Shui Lo Cho Stream
Led by: Pekka (co-leading Willem/Keith) Tel: 6892 1870
Meet: 9:30 at Tung Chung MTR Station, exit B
Duration: 6 hours with plenty of swimming
Description: We’ll meet in Tung Chung to take a bus to Tai O. Hike begins in Tai O with about 1½ hours walk to the first pool (we will skip the lower part of the stream and take a short-cut directly to the middle). We’ll have a swim in a very big pool and enjoy the spectacular scenery around. We’ll then continue further upstream dipping into at least two additional pools. After the stream, we’ll enter proper trails again which will eventually take us back down to Tai O, and we can also pass by Lung Tsai Ng Yuen if time permits. The hike includes a few steep climbs so bring gloves if you think necessary. Also a very small portion of bushwhacking.

Sunday Sept 12, 2010: Junk Trip
Led by: Amanda Email Amanda
Meet: 9:30 am at University MTR station
Description: We'll go aboard a junk in the morning and make a tour around the beautiful islands in the north-eastern part of Hong Kong. Remember to bring your swimming suit as we definitely will stop somewhere to swim. Besides, we might take the opportunity to explore some of the islands after swimming. So, please bring along with you a pair of sandals good enough for some walking and hiking. Food and drinks are NOT provided and hence please bring whatever you need to survive the whole day. I'll divide the junk hire charge among the number of people who ACTUALLY show up. So, feel free to bring your friends along. Book your places by email to Amanda.

Sunday Sept 19: Waiting for a leader to come forward.

Sunday Sept 26: Waiting for a leader to come forward.

In October 2010 we have a whole month of festivities celebrating Roz, our Founder and our 10th Anniversary. Want to propose a special event? Please email the hike leaders.

Sunday Oct 3: Waiting for a leader to come forward.

Sunday Oct 10: Wilson Trail Section 10 Nostalgic Walk in Celebration of Founders Month
Led by: Angela Tel:  9528-4251
Meet: 9:30 am at Tai Po Market MTR Station
Description: We'll retrace our steps on the first hike ever officially promoted on Roz's site which also happens to be a very nice hike. It's quite easy, apart from the first hill, and very pretty. Since Angela is the leader, there's a chance she'll take the group on some other new trails, as well. Be prepared!

Sunday Oct 17: Kayaking at Hoi Ha, Sai Kung
Led by: Kim 9187 4910
Meet:  9:30 am at Sai Kung, Sai Kung Bus Terminus steps near the toilets
Description:  From Sai Kung we will take the minibus (or taxis if need be) to Hoi Ha where we will hire the kayaks (hopefully doubles). We will then paddle away to various locations, hitting a cove or beach or two. We will be swimming for sure at some point, so bring bathers. Also bring water and picnic lunch. As we cannot book the kayaks ahead of time, in case we cannot get the kayaks, we will hike instead. Cost of hire, unsure, but not terribly expensive.

Saturday Oct 23: Founder's Aussie BBQ
Led by: Angela and Jenny Tel:  9528-4251
Details coming...
Prizes for winners of the Roz's Hiking Trivia Contest!

Sunday Oct 24: Waiting for a leader to come forward to lead a short daytime hike.

Sunday Oct 31: Nui Po and Buffalo Hills Exploration
Led by:  Angela Tel:  9528-4251  
Meet: 9:30am at City One MTR Station, Exit A (Ma On Shan line)
Walking Time: 5 hours or so
Description:  We'll take a short taxi ride to Siu Lek Yuan to find the trail from Shek Kwu Lung up to Nui Po Mountain. We'll climb and then go down to Nui Po Pass, up towards Shek Nga Shan, down and up the two Buffalo Hills. All being well, we'll loop back around and descend the steps back to our starting point. The first part of this trail is untested by me, so be prepared for it to be rubbly, rough and brushy with a few invigorating climbs. Also, expect a few wrong turns finding the start point.

Sun Nov 7, 2010: Tseun Wan to Yuen Long on the Yuen Long Ancient Trail
Led by: Jenny Tel. 9804 2172
Meet: 9:30 am at Tsuen Wan MTR, exit which points to big buses (exit A)
Walking Time: 5 hours
Description: We will catch a bus (short distance) to the beginning of the trail, a path obvious trod by the ancients. The beginning is up and away, but once we climb up the first steps and hill, it's not bad at all. Great views including Tsing Ma Bridge at the start. The walk involves a few twists and turns. We end up in Yuen Long hopefully for food, and then a bus back home.

Sunday Nov 7: Waiting for a leader to come forward.

Sunday Nov 14: Waiting for a leader...

Sunday Nov 21: Waiting for a leader...

Sunday Nov 28: Mac Trail 1 & 2
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 9:30am, Sai Kung Bus Terminus steps
Walking Time: 6 + hours
Description: The first bit, Pat Tam Chung to Long Ke is completely flat and winds around High Island Reservoir (10.6 kms); stage 1 ends with a climb over one hill after the reservoir road to get to a gorgeous beach. Then it gets a bit more difficult (sorry folks!). A couple of 400m hills (and some smaller ones) and back down to sea level in between. Walk over a couple of beaches including Tai Long Wan and the village of Ham Tin. This is one of the few stages (13.5 kms) on any of Hong Kong's trails where there are restaurants to stop for a refreshing bowl of noodles on the way. We end at Pak Tam Au where buses go past. Okay, we go for a total of 24 kms, but this walk is very beautiful and one of my favourites.

Sun 5 Dec. 2008: Shek Pik to Tai O
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 9:30 am to catch 9.40 am ferry to Mui Wo, then a bus to Shek Pik
Walking Time: 5 hours
Description: A longish walk but easy with only a few minor inclines. We follow the coast of Lantau to the picturesque fishing village of Tai O. We traverse beaches, mangrove marshes, historic Fan Lau fort (first lunch), a Tin Hau temple and prehistoric stone circles, we’ve never gone for a look, but we may do this time. A good walk for walking novices as well as seasoned hands.