HKNHS Cheung Sheung Country Trail to Pak Tam Chung Hike
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# Please join us for a hike into the hills of Sai Kung on the Cheung Sheung Trail. You need to be reasonably fit, as there is a 300m climb. Mostly shaded walk. Good views from Mac 3 section if it is a clear day. Stop off for To Fu Fa at Chueng Sheung Campsite.
Hike stats – 9 km, total ascent 280 m, estimated time 3-3.5 hours from trail head - finish about 5.00pm
What to bring – Personal ID, fruit, snack, appropriate clothing for the weather of the day, shoes with good gripping/traction soles , 2 L of water and other items of personal needs. Octopus card or cash for bus.
Snacks/Drinks: We may be able to enjoy a stop for To Fo Fa, green bean soup etc. and drinks available at Cheung Sheung but this is not guaranteed - do bring enough drinks and a snack.
Meeting Point & Place – 1.30 pm at Sai Kung Waterfront Park, adjacent to the public toilets. We will leave Sai Kung on the KMB 94 bus to our trail head.
Look for Maureen - Mobile : 61281366 (SMS only, WhatsApp until RSVP closes, no phone calls)
Description: KMB 94 to Hoi Ha/Pak Tam Rd junction> Hoi Ha Rd> Cheung Sheung Country Trail> Cheung Sheung> Mac Trail 3> bike trail> Pak Tam Chung.
PADS Rating:
- Pace: 1.6 (leisurely but not window-shopper walk, some stops)
- Ascent: 2.1 (about 280m total)
- Distance: 2.8 (9 km)
- Surface: 1.8 (Mainly dirt/rock trail with short portions of paved road/path)
Overall: 2.3
Other Info:
5. Toilets available at only at Sai Kung, Cheung Sheung and end of walk.
6. Weather can be unpredictable this time of year. Check into this webpage 2 hours before hike time for updates or perhaps cancellation.