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Hiking on May 11,2008-Tsuen Kam Au to Tsuen Wan

Written by Alex Lau,

Hiking on May 11,2008: Tsuen Kam Au to Tsuen Wan
Led by Ringo & Alex

Hiking route	Distance	Duration	Elevation	Level of Difficulty
Tsuen Kam Au to Tsuen Wan	14 KM	6 Hours	Lo: 20 M Hi: 455M

Last Sunday, the unexpected high temperature of 32.6'C had led to 3/4 of the trampers retreated from the first 5 KM walk. Thus, this Sunday, we will do an easy walk and am sure most of the trampers can finish the whole trip. There's at least two reasons to support my view, 1. The route is mostly flat and there is only one major uphill walk for about 200 M. 2.There's place for replenishment and they provide all kind of organic foods, like ginger milk, dou fu fa and fresh banana juice....
We'll meet at 11:00 am at the Customer Services Center inside Tsuen Wan MTR station (note that there are two customer services center inside the station. We'll meet at the one near the Mrs Field Cookies and a 7-Eleven convenient shop). We will take the taxi to Tsuen Kam Au then walk down from Gap Lung Ancient Trail to Lui Kung Tin for ginger milk. Then we will follow the catchment to reach Ching Tam Reservoir. After that we will walk uphill and meet the Mclehose Trail section 9 to find the way to Yeun Tsuen Ancient Trail and walk back to Tsuen Wan. If the sky are clear on that day, we shall be able to enjoy an unobstructed view of the Tsing Ma Bridge and the surrounding areas, as well as the Monkey Head Rock.
Bring all the usual gear, in particular lots of water, good shoes, a torch and a hat.
If it is raining or threatening to rain (thunderstorm warning), the walk will still go ahead but we will hike on another part of the Route Twisk. If in doubt on the morning of the walk, call 8209-0517.
Disclaimer:- People join this walk at their own risks. I shall not be held responsible in any way for any injury or death incurred or any loss or damage to personal property caused due to whatever causes including, but not limited to, negligence, neglect, errors of judgment and inadequate orientation skills on my part. The fact that you show up at the time and place on the day to join the walk is an implication that you have agreed to and accepted unconditionally this disclaimer.

Last update: 15-05-2008 09:12

Keywords : Tsuen Kam Au, Tsuen Wan

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Posted by Nerissa, on 15-05-2008 18:09, , Registered

1. Walk Report

Four taxis deposited 19 trampers at Tsuen Kam Au at around 11:30am. Soonest we started the hike, we lost our reporter cum photographer, Vince, as the wet downhill slope was not good for a recently mended knee. The remaining 18 skied down the slope and reached Liu Kung Tin for a short break. Whilst a few of us lingered for a treat of ginger milk and photo with baby lambs, Ringo led the major bulk to Tsing Tam for lunch. Upon reunion with the front group, Alex checked and was disappointed to find that there was no short-cut through the hills to Hoi Pui so we have to stick to the original plan and hike to Hoi Pui through the concrete catchments path. Mid way at Hoi Pui Reservoir the trampers gathered for group photos. When we started to tackle the slippery uphill trek, Elis slipped and fall on her all fours. Luckily no damage was done except that the front group was scared away and leaving half of the slower hikers at the tail. Under the respective leadership of Ringo and Alex, the two groups trekked on and met again at the base of Sheung Fa Shan. Swiftly, leadership changed hands again, an unnamed fast treker led half of the group through Shek Lung Kung, Ha Fa Shan and to the end of the hike (Chai Wan Kok). The remaining half followed the led of R&A, trekked through area, enjoyed a leisure break at Ha Fa Shan to soak in the scenic view of the Tsing Ma and Ting Kau Bridges, and reached Chai Wan Kok at around 5:10pm.

Post-walk note: the Tramper has now grown into a sizable group with hikers of different levels of “hiking proficiency” and need. While some may enjoyed a crisp pace and a relatively more difficult trek, other hikers may look for gentler trek, and yet other may long for a longer break at scenic spots. Now may be a good time to consider seriously allowing more than one Tramper group each Sunday such that trampers may join according to their own needs and proficiencies. Having more than one group under the same name is not uncommon in HK.

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Posted by TreeAdmirer, on 07-05-2008 22:33, , Registered

2. question :)

hi,
Does the uphill part include places that are difficult to climb and require very good sense of balance so that one might be tempted to do it on four limbs? :) The longest walk I've made in my life was about 8 hours and it was a number of years ago, I am not sure how I will do now. In case I can't make it, esp. the uphill part, will I be able to get to a place where there are taxis? Sorry for asking so many questions; I like to walk but I don't know how I will do and don't want to affect other trampers, better being troublesome now than during the walk.

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Bring all the usual gear, in particular lots of water, good shoes, a torch and a hat.

If it is raining or threatening to rain (thunderstorm warning), the walk will still go ahead but we will hike on another part of the Route Twisk. If in doubt on the morning of the walk, call 8209-0517.