Upcoming Walks

SATURDAY May 10, 2008: Peak Evening Hike
Led by: Vicky and Alice Tel: 9280 0310 or 913 88 033
Meet: 4:00pm at in HK station, E1 exit, there is a information center near Godiva
Description: We will take escalator to meet Alice in the end of escalator, and climb half hour up to the Peak, maybe have a drink in Pacific coffee, then climb down from Pok Fu Lam park. then take bus to central to have very different food together: yummy Vietnam food called "Ya-Chuang" in Wellington Street because this restaurant is so popular, so maybe we better to make reservation first, so if any one wants to go, PLS inform me before 5/9 Friday.

Sun May 11, 2008: Tung Lung Chau 
Led by: Angela, Tel: 9528-4251 
Meet: Sai Wan Ho MTR Station (Island Line) at 9 am. We have to walk to the Sai Wan Ho ferry pier at 9.45 am
Walking Time: distance is 6km, not sure of the difficulty and I am not sure how long our merry jaunt will last (shouldn't be too long)-- the last ferry back is  6.30 pm
Description: Tung Lung Chau is just off the tip of Clearwater Bay Peninsula, circular in shape and about 2 km in diameter. It is largely bare of trees with a 232 peak in the middle of the island. This walk will take you anti-clockwise around the island and over the peak and takes in the shorter route to Tung Lung Fort. Apparently there are small shops selling food and drinks on the island.

Sun May 18, 2008:  Shui Lo Cho Pools (Lantau Isl.) 
Led by: Angela, Tel: 9528-4251 
Meet: 9:20 at the Central Ferry Piers for the 9:30 ferry to Mui Wo 
Walking Time: 4 hours plus swimming time (all day) Description: We'll take the bus to the Kwun Yam temple on Tai O Road (past the turnoff for the Buddha), then walk past Ngau Kwo Tin and Lung Tsai Ng Yuen, turn right at Man Cheung Po to Shui Lo Cho. We need to leave the path at the bridge with the brown painted rails (see photos). After swimming in a choice of pools you finish along the waterfront back to Tai O. The hike is not too taxing but the descent by the waterfall is a steep scramble. Bring your swimming gear.

Sun May 25, 2008: Art "Hike" -a ramble with a difference!
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 10:00 am at Marks and Spencers, Central Description: Art is what you make it. Be it on top of a mountain or in the urban jungle. While the route is still being worked out, you will be traversing Hong Kong to some out-of-the way art "depots" and some close to town. We'll make some "conceptual" art on top of some peak, so wear your artistic hiking gear. Come and make your own art statement as the weather warms up.

Sun June 1, 2008: Sha Tau Kok Exploration
Led by: Amanda
Meet: TBC
Description: We shall start out exploring Sha Tau Kok in the morning. Next is what we didn’t do last year – a junk trip. We shall take a junk from the pier in Sha Tau Kok and explore the islands in the north-eastern part of Hong Kong, e.g. Ap Chau, Crooked Island, etc. We shall expect to see some funny rocks and the magic of nature on those islands. The good news is we can probably take a dip into the sea and enjoy the sun (if any) on one of the beaches nearby. And of course, we can have a late lunch before we return to civilization. Details and time schedule to come later.

But since Sha Tau kok is a restricted area, what you need to do now is to sign up so that I can arrange the permit. You're welcome to bring your kid(s), friend(s), spouse(s), dog(s), cat(s), whatever... It's just important you let me know how many and what you're bringing with you. Same as before, I shall divide the total cost among all those who ACTUALLY show up. I shall also treat kid or animal as human adult, no matter how little he, she or it is. So, you might end up paying more than you expect. Please sign up via email . The DEADLINE is May 18, 2008.

Sun June 8, 2008: Kap Lung Forest trail to Lin Fa Creek basin & waterfall to Tai Lam woods trails
Led by: Keith Tel: 6050 2268
Meet:  9:30 am at KMB 51 Nina Tower Hotel bus terminus (next to Tsuen Wan West Rail Station)
Description: Take the KMB route 51 bus at the Tsuen Wan Nina Tower bus terminus riding thru Route Twist to Shek Kong. Ascend the Kap Lung forest trail near Shek Kong and reach the 450 m contour line but not the ridge road. Walk horizontally along the contour line path until the Ho Pui Reservoir is seen. Paths are well-shaded and a bird's paradise. Instead of descending to the Res, climb up 100m to pass the ridge road & descend to Lin Fa (Lotus Flower) Creek basin with abandon cultivated fields. After hearing the flipping sound of the water, walk along the twisting shady path (not a stream trekking) and pass pools amidst valleys up to a waterfall in the middle course. Leave the stream & by-pass Ching Fai Tong. Enter another path in Tai Lam woods to reach Tsing Lung Tau (or Shum Cheng, it depends). Duration: 5-6 hours. All wooded paths are fairly easy except the ascent at the beginning.

Sun June 15, 2008: Waiting for a leader to come forward

SATURDAY June 21, 2008: Dragon's Back Night Hike
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 5pm at the Shau Kei Wan MTR station, Exit for the bus terminus
Walking Time: 2 hours
Description: We will do "the back" in the cool of the evening as the sun goes down. This gradually undulating, rather scenic amble will provide us with enough exercise to work up a good appetite for our usual Thai/Chinese restaurant in Shek O, the "rock (shek) beside the sea (O)".

Sun June 29, 2008: Waiting for a leader to come forward

Tues, July 1, '08: Annual Democracy Elicitation Hike
Led by: Angela  Tel:  9528 4251
Meet: TBC
Description: After lunch, we'll walk with several thousand other Hong Kongers from Victoria Park to Central with joy in our hearts as we envision freedom and democracy in our great city. Wear light clothing and bring umbrellas as it is likely to be hot and we won't be moving very quickly. Protest banners and mega-phones are optional. Reservations are required if you'd like to join the lunch. If you plan to arrive later, you can call to try to meet up, but with the crowds, there's no guarantee we'll find you. The march starts around 3pm.

Sun July 6, 2008: Waiting for a leader to come forward

Sun July 13, 2008: Waiting for a leader to come forward

SATURDAY July 19: Blacks Link & Tai Tam Night Hike
Led by: Jenny Tel: 9804 2172
Meet: 4:45pm at Wanchai Gap playground (take Bus #15 from Queensway outside Queensway Plaza toward the Peak and get off at the corner of Stubbs Road and Wanchai Gap Road --about 30 minutes)
Description: We'll walk Blacks Link, then to Parkview and around Tai Tam Reservoir ending at Tai Tam Road and a minibus ride to Stanley and dinner. Walk takes around 2hours.