Difficulty: 3/5
Distance: 7.57 km
From: To Tei Wan
To: Tai Long Wan
Transportation:
- Take NWFB No. 9 departing from Shau Kei Wan heading to Shek O, alight at To Tei Wan.
- Return by taking the red minibus at Tai Long Wan car park to Shau Kei Wan.
Date: 16 Jan 2021
This section is taking us to the world famous trail Dragon's Back, with the distance post from H085 to H100. After walking a flight of stone steps to the observation deck, there is a good view of Red Hill across the Tai Tam Harbour, and even further to Shek O at the far end.
The trail soon flattens, and walking along the ridge of the hills under a warm winter sun is really comfortable, though in a summer day it can be very draining because there is no shade. But the views are gorgeous as one would be able to look on both sides, apart from Tai Tam on one, also Tung Lung Chau on the other.
This part extends all the way to the highest point of Shek O Peak, at the height of 284 m. From that point the trail starts to go downhill towards Wan Cham Shan, with more shades and bringing more comfort to the hikers.
Coming to the end of Dragon's Back, the trail joins a flat dirt path heading towards Mount Collinson, and then further joining to the concrete road, where turning left can get you back to Shek O Road. But we turn right instead and continue.
Along the way you can also glimpse the view of Chai Wan from among the trees. Finally reaching a piece of grassland at the end, there is a branch heading to different directions. Choosing the one with the sign leading to Tai Long Wan, the trail continues towards the destination.
Walking down a short flight of steps, this last section is a long downhill trail heading to Tai Long Wan Village, with the trail quite rough but with a pair of hiking shoes it should not be any problem. Seeing the houses of the village also means one has come to the end of HK Trail at distance post H100.
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