The 2025 Grand Finale Hike: Middle Dog’s Teeth 🏔️

Happy Holidays Weekend Hikers! 🎄

We've got one last hike for you on the weekend before the year ends to finish 2025 strong!

This is not just a walk; it’s an adventure. We are taking on one of Hong Kong’s most dramatic ridge lines, the Middle Dog’s Teeth (Middle Kau Nga Ling).

**Expect breathtaking open vistas, thrilling scrambles, and the satisfaction of standing on Hong Kong's second-highest summit before descending for a celebratory meal at Tung Chung. 🎉🍜🍱

📊 Hike Stats & Rating
* Route: Shek Pik Reservoir → Central Dog’s Teeth → Lantau Peak → Pak Kung Au
* Total Distance: ~8.5 km
* Elevation Gain: ~850m+ (Significant climbing)
* Hiking Duration: ~4.5 hours of moving time.
* Total Event Duration: ~6 to 6.5 hours (Factoring in rest, water breaks, photo stops, and the steep scrambling pace).
* Difficulty Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5 - Hard/Strenuous)
* Why? This trail involves scrambling with hands, exposure to heights, and steep stone steps. It requires a good fitness level.

Detailed Itinerary will be provided once you confirmed by joining the hosts whatsapp group.

🛡️ Safety & Gear Guidelines
This is an advanced trail. To keep the vibes positive, we must prioritize safety.

🥾 Essential Gear:
**Footwear: Strictly Hiking Boots/Shoes with good grip. Running shoes are slippery on the gravel/sand of the Dog’s Teeth.
**Gloves: Highly recommended. You will be using your hands to scramble over rocks on the ridge.
*Water: Minimum 2.0L - 2.5L per person. There are no refill points until the end.
Clothing: Layers. It will be windy and cold at the peak (934m) in December, but you will sweat on the way up. Bring a windbreaker.
Sun Protection: Hat and sunscreen (The ridge is 100% exposed with zero shade).

⚠️ Safety Rules:
**No Solo Wandering: We stick together, especially on the ridge.
*Pass with Care: If someone is faster, let them pass at a safe, flat spot.
*Know Your Limits: If you have a fear of heights (acrophobia), this route may be overwhelming.
*Leave No Trace: We take our trash (and positive vibes) with us; we leave only footprints.

🙋‍♂️ About our host:
Raj is a Hong Kong hiking enthusiast with deep local trail experience.