Easy 1.8: Eagle's Nest Nature Trail & Shek Lui Pui Reservoir Hike

Hike Time: ~2:15 PM to~ 5:30 PM (approx. 3-3.5 hours on trail)

Meeting Point: Shek Lui Pui Reservoir bus stop on Tai Po Road - Piper's Hill, heading to New Territories side.
Hike Start & End: Same location (loop hike)

Eagle's Nest & Reservoir Forest Walk – A Shaded Afternoon Escape

Join us for a peaceful afternoon exploring the wooded trails above Shek Lui Pui Reservoir. We'll follow Eagle's Nest Nature Trail, a shaded, gentle loop through mature forest with stunning views over Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, then explore the historic Shek Lui Pui Reservoir before returning to our starting point. It's a relaxing workout with rewarding city-meets-nature views – perfect for a Saturday unwind.

Special Note – Monkey Encounters: This trail passes through Kam Shan Country Park, also known as "Monkey Hill." We will almost certainly encounter wild macaques. They are generally calm but please do not feed them, avoid eye contact, and keep food/plastic bags inside your backpack.

Who should sign up?
This is a slow/moderate paced leisure hike perfect for beginners and those looking for an easy nature walk. It is not suitable for fast hikers as we will maintain a relaxed pace with breaks. The trail is well-defined, mostly shaded, and offers a "quiet forest escape" just minutes from the city.

DO:
✔ Be on time at Shek Lui Pui Reservoir bus stop on Tai Po Road - Piper's Hill, heading to New Territories side. We will wait a maximum of 10 minutes after meeting time.
✔ Wear good, comfortable walking or hiking shoes with grip (trail has uneven sections and stairs).
✔ Bring at least 1.5 liters of water and some snacks.
✔ Bring sun protection (hat, sunblock) and rain gear just in case.
✔ Use mosquito repellent (wooded areas can have mosquitoes).
✔ Have lunch before the hike – there are no food options at the meeting point.

Toilets/Supplies:
Start: Public toilet near the start point (at Lion Rock Country Park entrance / near bus stop)
On trail: None
End: Same as start

Hike Description:
We will meet at Shek Lui Pui Reservoir bus stop on Tai Po Road - Piper's Hill, New Territories side. From there, we walk a short distance to the Lion Rock Country Park entrance and the Eagle's Nest Nature Trail archway (near MacLehose Trail Section 5 sign M115).

The 3.6km Eagle's Nest Nature Trail is a loop around "Tsim Shan" (Eagle's Nest Hill), named after the Black Kites that nest there. We'll follow the well-marked nature trail through dense, shaded woodland, passing:

• Glimpses of Kowloon Reservoir (a declared monument with a unique arched dam built in 1910)
• Native plants including Shiuying Bamboo and wild coffee plants
• Panoramic views of Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong Island in the distance
• Quiet forest paths with little to no cell signal

After completing the nature trail, we'll loop around Shek Lui Pui Reservoir (built 1925, Grade II historic structure) with its distinctive green waters and serene atmosphere before returning to the bus stop. Total hiking time approximately 3-3.5 hours at a leisurely pace.

Transport:

• To start: Take KMB Bus 72 (Cheung Sha Wan/Tai Wo) or 81 (Jordan/Sha Tin). Get off at "Shek Lui Pui Reservoir" bus stop on Tai Po Road.
• From Kowloon side: Cross the footbridge to the opposite side
• From New Territories side: Walk left along Piper's Hill Road
• From finish: Same bus stop – take Bus 72 or 81 back. Be sure to board on the correct side for your destination.

PADS Rating:

• Pace: 1.5 (Slow/moderate beginner pace, ~3-3.5 km/hr with breaks)
• Ascent: 1.8 (~200m elevation gain)
• Distance: 1.8 (~7.4km total)
• Surface: 2.0 (Well-defined dirt/gravel trails with some uneven sections and stairs)
• Overall Rating: 1.8
• Difficulty Level: EASY (falls within the 1.0 to 2.3 range)

Please keep an eye on weather conditions. If the weather is deemed too bad to proceed (thunderstorms, heavy rain or T3/8 typhoon signal), the event will be cancelled. A decision will be made 2 hours prior to the meeting time.

Map / Trail Info:

• Eagle's Nest Nature Trail: Tim Hiking
• Official Gov Info: Enjoy Hiking
• Detailed Guide: Hong Kong Hike
• Map

🔗 Disclaimer:
By joining this hike, you agree to the following:

• All participants hike at their own risk.
• Event leaders, organizers, and participants are exempt from any liabilities or claims arising from injury, negligence, or error in judgment.
• Participation is voluntary and for social purposes only.
• The hike is self-guided; you may join or leave at your discretion.
• The host/organizer holds the final decision on all event matters.
• This activity is not associated with any church or religious organization.

Wildlife Advisory: You will encounter wild monkeys on this trail. Do not feed, touch, or make prolonged eye contact with them. Keep all food and plastic bags inside closed backpacks. Participants who ignore this advice do so at their own risk.

No Show Policy:
Participants who do not show up for three hikes will be removed from the group.

This community-led initiative welcomes everyone—whether you're an experienced hiker or new to outdoor adventures. Let's enjoy a beautiful afternoon hike together!

Sponsored by:
Lifehouse International Church

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集合時間： 下午2:00
行山時間： 約下午2:15至下午5:30（行山約3至3.5小時)

集合地點： 大埔道－琵琶山段「石梨貝水塘」巴士站, 往新界方向
起點及終點： 相同地點（環迴路線)

鷹巢山＋水塘森林漫步 – 樹蔭下的午後小 escapade

誠邀你參與一個悠閒的午後，探索石梨貝水塘上方被樹木環繞的山徑。我們將沿著鷹巢山自然教育徑而行，這是一條有樹蔭、坡度平緩的環迴路線，穿過成熟的樹林，可遠眺九龍及香港島的景色。之後我們會繞著具歷史價值的石梨貝水塘走一圈，再返回起點。這是一次既輕鬆又能鍛鍊身體的活動，城市與自然景色交織，非常適合星期六下午放鬆心情

特別提示 – 猴子出沒注意： 這條行山路線經過金山郊野公園，亦即「馬騮山」。我們幾乎肯定會遇到野生獼猴。牠們一般很冷靜，但請勿餵飼，避免眼神接觸，並將所有食物及膠袋放入背囊內

適合什麼人參加
這是一次慢速／中等步速的休閒行山，非常適合初學者及想輕鬆親近大自然的人士。不適合快步行山者，因為我們會保持輕鬆步速，並設有休息時間。路徑清晰、大部分有樹蔭，是「離鬧市只有幾分鐘路程的寧靜森林之旅」

注意事項

• ✔ 請準時到達大埔道－琵琶山段「石梨貝水塘」巴士站，往新界方向。我們最多等候10分鐘便會出發
• ✔ 穿著舒適、抓地力好的行山鞋（路徑有不平路段及梯級）
• ✔ 帶備至少1.5公升水及少量零食
• ✔ 帶備防曬用品（帽、防曬霜）及雨具以備不時之需
• ✔ 使用蚊怕水（樹林地帶較多蚊蟲）
• ✔ 請在出發前先吃午餐 – 集合地點附近沒有食肆

廁所／補給
起點／終點： 起步點附近有公廁（位於獅子山郊野公園入口／巴士站旁
沿途： 沒
終點： 與起點相

路線描述
我們將在大埔道－琵琶山段「石梨貝水塘」巴士站，往新界方向集合。之後步行一小段路前往獅子山郊野公園入口及鷹巢山自然教育徑牌坊（近麥理浩徑第5段M115標距柱）

全長約3.6公里的鷹巢山自然教育徑圍繞「尖山」（又名鷹巢山）而建，山名源自在該處築巢的黑鳶。我們將沿著標示清晰的教育徑穿過濃密的樹林地帶，沿途經過：

• 九龍水塘的景色（法定古蹟，建於1910年，擁有獨特的拱形水壩)
• 原生植物，包括秀英竹及野生咖啡
• 遠眺九龍半島及香港島的遼闊景色
• 寧靜的林間小徑，大部分路段沒有流動電話訊

完成教育徑後，我們會繞著石梨貝水塘（建於1925年，二級歷史建築）走一圈，欣賞其獨特的翠綠色水面及寧靜氛圍，然後返回巴士站。全程行山時間約3至3.5小時，悠閒步速。

交通

前往起點： 乘搭九巴72號（長沙灣／太和）或81號（佐敦／沙田），於大埔道「石梨貝水塘」巴士站下車
從九龍方向出發： 過行人天橋到對面
從新界方向出發： 沿琵琶山道向左走
離開： 相同巴士站 – 乘搭72或81號巴士返回。請確認正確方向

PADS評分

步速 (Pace)： 1.5（慢速／中等初學步速，約每小時3-3.5公里，有休息）
攀升 (Ascent)： 1.8（約200米上坡）
距離 (Distance)： 1.8（約7.4公里）
路面 (Surface)： 2.0（清晰泥徑／碎石路，部分路段不平及有梯級）

總評分： 1.8
難度級別： 容易（屬於1.0至2.3範圍內)

請留意天氣情況。 如天氣惡劣不宜進行活動（雷暴、紅雨或三號／八號風球），活動將會取消。將於集合時間前2小時作出決定。

地圖／路線資訊
鷹巢山自然教育徑： Tim Hiking
官方資訊： 漫步行山
詳細指南 Hong Kong Hike
地圖

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• 所有參加者自行承擔行山風險
• 活動領隊、主辦單位及參加者免除因受傷、疏忽或判斷錯誤而引致的任何責任或索償
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• 活動為自助形式；你可自行決定加入或離開
• 主辦人／組織者擁有所有活動事宜的最終決定權
• 此活動與任何教會或宗教組織無關

野生動物提示： 此路線會遇到野生猴子。請勿餵飼、觸摸或長時間與牠們眼神接觸。將所有食物及膠袋放入密封背囊內。無視此建議的參加者須自行承擔風險

缺席政策
累積三次無故缺席的參加者將被移除出群組

這個由社群主導的活動歡迎所有人——無論你是經驗豐富的行山者還是戶外活動新手。讓我們一起享受一個美好的午後行山之旅

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