Moderate 2.7 Ng Tung Chai Waterfalls hike

A trek to the largest waterfall in Hong Kong, with plenty of shade from the sun.

Duration: 4-5 hours
Supplies: MTR shops, nearby shopping mall
Toilets: MTR paid area, nearby shopping mall, Ng Tung Chai village

DO:
✔Have a quick meal before the hike
✔Be on time
✔Wear hiking shoes or grippy shoes

BRING:
✔ Water (1.5L)
✔ Snacks
✔ Octopus card / Cash
✔ Sunscreen
✔ Insect repellent
✔ Fan/umbrella

OPTIONAL:
✔ Sports drink
✔ Headlight
✔ Hiking stick

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

Route:
Chai Kek Rd > Ng Tung Chai village > Ng Tung Chai Stream trail > Man Tak Path Stele > Man Tak Yuen Temple > Ng Tung Chai Bottom Fall > Middle Fall > Main Fall > Scatter Fall (optional - bushwhacking) > Bamboo forest > Kai Kung Tau > Man Tak Yuen Temple > Ng Tung Chai village > Chai Kek Rd

** Points to note:

• Stream side bush whacking included.
  If you are uncomfortable with bush whacking, please join a hike suited to your ability!
  Alternative: exit at Main Falls and return via same route to trailhead
• Limited break time at each Falls for photos. No time allocated for pool dips. Please plan accordingly.

PADS rating:
Pace: 1.5 (leisurely hiking pace with plenty of breaks and chances to take photos)
Ascent: 2.5 (about 581m)
Distance: 2.5 (5.3km)
Surface: 3.5 (Well-defined trail, with slippery rocks, a little scrambling)
Heat factor: 0.5
Overall = 2.7

Map
Reference:
English: Journey Era
Chinese: Tim Hiking

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:
Start: 64K bus 35 mins to Ng Tung Chai bus stop
End: Ng Tung Chai bus stop 64K bus back to Tai Wo MTR (35 mins) or Kam Sheung Road MTR (30 mins)