Written by Francis,

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1.   This Sunday, 8^th, March, 2009, we'll climb Tai Mo Shan, the highest mountain in the central part of the SAR.  We'll meet at Exit C inside the Tsuen Wan MTR Station (MTR Tsuen Wan Line) at 11.00 a.m. on the day.

2.     Most people walk the MacLehose Trail up to Tai Mo Shan top; but this Sunday, we'll be off the beaten track.  From Tsuen Wan MTR Station we'll take transport to Yuen Yuen Institute, a Buddhist Retreat Centre nestled in the hills on the periphery of the Tai Mo Shan Country Park.  From the Institute we'll walk into the country park, climb up Wo Yeung Shan, and then further up to the top of Tai Mo Shan. 

3.   From Tai Mo Shan top (957m) we'll descend the Shan, now on the beaten track, viz. the MacLehose Trail, but only for about half an hour.  We'll then walk out of MacLehose Trail and on to a smaller trail to a hill top at 588m above sea level.  From this hill top we'll descend all the way down to Lin Au, and from there walk a short distance to Tai Po to finish our walk.

4.     Don't be scared by Tai Mo Shan being the highest mountain in Hong Kong.  There should be no bushwhacking (hopefully) up the Shan, and unless you run all the way to the top in one breath, this walk should be an EASY three booter for an average hiker.

5.     If you are still worried, there is an early exit at the Tai Mo Shan top; but this exit is a boring one hour walk on a paved road down to Tsuen Kam Au where you can take transport back to the city.

6.   Bring all the usual things, a lunch, enough water, a torch, sun block, mos spray and if weather looks dodgy, rain gear.

7.   If it is raining hard or thunderstorms are threatening, the walk might be cancelled. If in doubt, call the trampers hotline 8209-0517 in the morning.

Note:- Please note that this walk and any other walks organised by me may finish late due to a host of different reasons.  The duration given on top of this walk proposal is only a rough estimate.  We may have to walk longer than the estimated time and so there is a possibility that we'll walk in the dark (i.e. after sunset).  It is prudent that you bring a small torch with you to this walk.

Disclaimer:- People join this walk and any other walks organised by me 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 judgement 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.   

Francis.

Last update: 04-03-2009 20:13

Keywords : tai mo shan, tsuen wan, tai po