Introduction:
Hong Kong Trail Section Three leads from Peel Rise
to Wan Chai Gap via Aberdeen Reservoir Road. Skirting
around the mid-slopes of Tin Wan Shan, this route
consists primarily of level hill paths and passes
several streams along the way. It is a hike of
medium difficulty. Making a start at Peel Rise,
a wide paved road leads uphill for about half
an hour. All the while, the sound of rushing
water can be heard, hinting at the presence of
a flowing stream. Soon, a small cascade and pool
appear on the right: the downstream section of
Keung Fa Kan.
Chasing a bend of the hill, the trail crosses
a bridge to an open space. Here, you find an unusual "foot
reflexology" path and a rain shelter, both
catering to the needs of morning walkers. The trail
traverses a series of streams and bridges, all
marked by "Flash Flood warning signs that
remind visitors not to attempt to cross the stream
when there is a torrent or when the bridge/rock
surface is submerged. All along the route, magnificent
trees tower over the trailside, embellished by
a host of ferns and mosses.
A little distance ahead, Aberdeen
Lower Reservoir and Aberdeen Upper Reservoir come
into view, followed by the sea horse logo and cable
cars of Ocean Park in Wong Chuk Hang. These reservoirs
were the last two to be built on Hong Kong Island.
Beyond the lakes, the trail continues through hill
paths and streams, until dividing into two routes
just past Marker-post 36. At the fork, follow the
Hong Kong Trail for Wan Chai Gap. On the farther
side of some thick woods, there is a last glimpse
of Aberdeen Upper Reservoir. About 15 minutes ahead,
you arrive at Aberdeen Reservoir Road near Wan Chai
Gap, which marks the end of Hong Kong Trail Section
Three.
Transport Access:
Take public transport to Aberdeen Reservoir Road. Walk up Peel Rise by Pui Tak Canossian College for about 30 minutes to the starting point of Hong Kong Trail Section Three. Transport routes available are :
CityBus
7 Central (Ferry Piers) - Shek Pai Wan
76 Shek Pai Wan - Causeway Bay (Pennington Street)
NWFB
95 Ap Lei Chau Estate / Lee Nam Road Industrial Area - Aberdeen / Shek Pai Wan
Minibus
4B Shek Pai Wan- Wan Chai (Johnston Road)
4C Shek Pai Wan - Causeway Bay (Cannon Street)
4M Shek Pai Wan -Wong Chuk Hang Station
52 Shek Pai Wan - Stanley Prison
For your return journey, walk down Aberdeen Reservoir Road for about 15 minutes to Wan Chai Gap for public transport :
NWFB
15 Central - The Peak
15B Wan Chai (HKCEC Extension) - The Peak (only runs on Sundays and public holidays)
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