Participants are required to complete the full 100 kilometres within 48 hours, passing through nine checkpoints along the way. The route as of January 2021 follows the MacLehose Trail from Pak Tam Chung to Tai Mo Shan, then descends to Route Twisk following the old pre-2009 route along Tai Mo Shan Road.
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How long is MacLehose trail?
Participants are required to complete the full 100 kilometres within 48 hours, passing through nine checkpoints along the way. The route as of January 2021 follows the MacLehose Trail from Pak Tam Chung to Tai Mo Shan, then descends to Route Twisk following the old pre-2009 route along Tai Mo Shan Road.
Is MacLehose trail hard?
The end point has a bus stop ~100m to the left from the exit. Take any bus back to Sai Kung or continue section 4 via Ma On Shan. the difficulty of the hike is between intermediate to difficult.
How many stages is MacLehose trail?
Section 3 has the most hilly landscape of all 10 sections of MacLehose Trail. You need to climb 3 high peaks and each of them is about 400m hight: Wa Mei Shan, Lui Ta Shek, and Kai Kung Shan.
How do you get MacLehose Stage 6?
How to get there: Starting point at Tai Po Road. Take the MTR to Sham Shui Po (exit D2), Walk straight ahead up Kwelilin Street to Tai Po Rd, go uphill passing the Garden Biscuit Factory on your left go to bus stop opposite the North Kowloon Magistracy.
Is Sharp Peak on the MacLehose trail?
The hike for Sharp Peak starts at Chek Keng, which is part of the MacLehose Trail Stage 3.
How do you get MacLehose trail 1?
The MacLehose starts at Pak Tam Chung, near Sai Kung. You can take the MTR to Hang Hau, then a taxi to the start. Or take the 101 minibus to Sai Kung Town and take a taxi or bus from there. Once you reach Pak Tam Chung, pass the car barrier and keep walking straight along the concrete road.
How do you get MacLehose 1?
From MTR Diamond Hill Station Exit C2, take bus 92 to Sai Kung Town, then a taxi to East Dam. From Sha Tin New Town Plaza Bus Terminus, take bus 299X to Sai Kung Town, then a taxi to East Dam. From MTR Hang Hau Station Exit B1, take minibus 101M to Sai Kung Town, then a taxi to East Dam.
How difficult is sharp peak?
This route is rugged and challenging and since you have to walk on crushed stones both the way up and down, only experienced hikers who are physically strong are recommended to go. It only takes about 1.5 hours to reach the summit from the starting point Chek Keng.
How long is the Wilson trail?
50 miles
| Wilson Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 81 kilometres (50 miles) |
| Location | Hong-Kong |
| Use | Hiking |
| Elevation gain/loss | 5,407 m (17,740 ft) |
How long is the Hong Kong trail?
31 miles
| Hong Kong Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 kilometres (31 miles){{|date=January 2021}} |
| Location | Hong-Kong |
| Elevation gain/loss | 3,031 m (9,944 ft) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
How many sections are in the Wilson Trail?
ten sections
The Wilson Trail is divided into ten sections: and is marked by distance posts W001 – W137. Although the other major Hong Kong trails measure distance posts every 500m, the distances between posts on the Wilson Trail range from 500m – 650m.
How long is the Hong Kong Trail?
How hard is Sunset Peak?
Sunset Peak is a moderately challenging hike. Personally, it felt like a combination of the Kai Kung Leng Hike (Rooster Ridge) and the Lantau Peak Hike, but easier. Like Kai Kung Leng, the Sunset Peak Hike also involves ascending and descending a mountainous trail for over 6 km.