Hike: Olympic Trail and Silvermine Waterfall

Hike: Olympic Trail and Silvermine Waterfall

Difficulty Level: 3 out of 5

Distance: 10.5 km (approximate)

Time: 5 hours (approximate)

Description: I’ve found a new trail I haven’t explored before — the Olympic Trail — and I’d love to hike it together if you're up for a relaxed adventure with a bit of a challenge.

The trail starts at sea level near Tung Chung, climbs to about 180 meters, and then descends back down to Mui Wo. It’s a point-to-point hike, offering a nice mix of paved and natural terrain, mostly flat with a few gentle inclines and one steeper section near the end.

We’ll pass by historic villages, Silvermine Cave (sealed off), and the scenic Silvermine Waterfall. If time allows, there might be a chance to swim at the falls, so feel free to bring a swimsuit and water shoes.

Let me know if you're keen to join — it’ll be a great way to explore something new together!

What to bring:

• 2-3 liters of water
• Snacks to eat along the way (sandwich, fruits, nuts, etc)
• Hiking shoes with good support
• Sunglasses
• Headgear (cap/hat)
• Sunscreen
• Bug Spray
• In case of Rain: plan accordingly
• Swimsuit (optional)
• Aquashoes (optional)
• Towel (optional)

Toilets: There are some toilets along the way, though I’m not sure of their condition — best to come prepared and with an open mind.

Stores: There are some main areas to purchase drinks and snacks: Tung Chung MTR Station and the Mui Wo Ferry Pier.

Meeting Point: Tung Chung MTR Station - Exit B

Time: 10:00 am (SHARP)

IMPORTANT: Out of respect to the members that arrive on time, we will only be able to wait a maximum of 5 minutes. Should you arrive after 10:05 am, I will no longer be answering phone calls or responding to messages as I need to give my time and attention to those that have arrived on time.