Easy 2.2: Dragon's Back hike

Dragon's Back is internationally famous for good reason! You get breathtakingly spectacular sea view of Shek O, Big Wave beach and the ocean. We're doing this trail "backwards" with plenty of shade and ending with the downhill view of the ocean around sunset hours.

BRING:
✔ Water (1.5L)
✔ Snacks
✔ Octopus card / Cash
✔ Hiking shoes or grippy shoes
✔ Sunscreen
✔ Insect repellent
✔ Fan/umbrella
✔ Headlight (optional)

Weather Policy
Please keep a eye on weather conditions. If weather is deemed unsuitable, the event will be cancelled. An announcement will be posted here on the event page 2 hours prior to the start of hike.

Duration: 3-4 hours hike including breaks
Food/Drinks Refill: Nil. Please prepare ahead of time.
Toilets: Cape Collinson (250m from the start)
To Tei Wan (At the end)

DO:
✔Have light meal before the hike
✔Be punctual

FAQ
I'm waitlisted. When do I know if I can join the hike?
Please check the meetup event page or your email. You will be marked "Going" if there are people who change their RSVP, and enough spots show up.

I joined the hike. My friend wants to join. Can they come?
As we want to be fair to the waitlisted, this is unlikely. Please ask your friend to sign up.

Route: Shek O Road, Cape Collinson bus stop > Tai Tam Gap Correctional Institution > Hong Kong Forest Track Mount Collinson Section > Mount Collinson Water Pumping station > Hong Kong Trail Section 8 > H93 > H92 > H91> H90 > turn left up the hill to the ridge > H89 > H88 > Dragon Back's Viewing Point > Shek O Peak > H87 > H86 > Viewpoint, turn right > Hut, turn left > pass Viewpoint > H85 > pass by Picnic site detour > pass Viewpoint > Shek O road, To Tei Wan bus stop

PADS Rating
Pace: 2: leisurely hiking pace with plenty of breaks and chances to take photos, 2-3km/h
Ascent: 2.2: 277m
Distance: 2: 5km
Surface: 2: well defined trail, with significant rocky bits and unevenness
Heat factor: +0.5
Overall: 2.2

Map

Reference

Disclaimer

• By joining the hikes, all hikers are deemed to have agreed to the terms and conditions outlined in this disclaimer.
• All participants shall exonerate event leaders, organisers, and any other event participants from any liabilities and claims. These include but are not limited to liabilities and claims as a result of any injuries or deaths or damages arising out of negligence or error of judgement by event organisers or hosts.
• Hikers joining hikes are at their own choosing and at their own risk.
• If hikers prefer, they can purchase their own insurance and in the unlikely case of accidents occurring, they may handle insurance claims directly with the insurance provider
• All hikes are self-guided and participants may join and/or leave anytime based on their own preference
• The host / organiser shall bear the right to make the final decision at any moment regarding any and all aspects of the event
• Be punctual! The host / organiser will only wait for latecomers for maximum 10 minutes after meet-up time!
• No shows will be recorded. Habitual no shows will be removed from the group. (3 strikes = out)
• This event is a community initiative of Lifehouse International Church and everyone is welcome.

Transport
Bus 9: To Shek O, Get off at Cape Collinson
End Bus 9: To Shau Kei Wan, Stop To Tei Wan, Dragon's Back