Wilson Trail (Section 7) Shing Mun Reservoir to Yuen Tun Ha
Wilson Trail

Trail Summary

Length
10.2 km
Duration
4 hours
Region
Central New Territories
Overall Difficulty (3-Star Demanding)

Length (Rating 3-Star)

Duration (Rating 4-Star)

Elevation (Rating 3-Star)

Surface (Rating 2-Star)

Shading Level
(3 green leaves represent high shading level)

  • (Medium)

Overall Rating (5 hearts is the highest)

(Rating 3-Heart)

Boasting majestic mountain scenery paired with magnificent reservoir views while being safe from the threat of tidal waves, the reservoirs in Hong Kong have always been ideal for locals who want a weekend getaway. Section 7 is a reservoir side path skirting Shing Mun Reservoir, where the spectacular scene when overflow is transferred to Lower Shing Mun Reservoir through its bellmouth overflow can be seen in the rainy season. In calm weather, the sight becomes even more awe-inspiring – the tranquil surface of water, tangled roots of Paper-bark trees on the opposite shore, as well as the reflection of Paper-bark trees in the water, all in front of your eyes. Set foot in Pun Han Pavilion and feast your eyes on the natural beauty of Paper-bark tree roots submerged in water in summer and lush greenery in winter. On the way to Yuen Tun Ha is Lead Mine Pass, a mine rich in tungsten and lead in former days. It sits at the junction of the MacLehose Trail and the Wilson Trail, where herds of cattle roam freely alongside hikers taking a rest. If you feel like a break, you may as well rest there.


To facilitate the public in planning their hikes, the geographical information of the route, including the route map, starting point, endpoint, and elevation chart, has been saved in a "GPX" file. The public can download hiking-related applications on their smartphones or smart watches, then click on the following "GPX" file to import the relevant information, which serves as an aid for hiking. Please note that downloading "GPX" files may increase data usage, and the functions and content display may vary depending on the device and application used.


Transportation Information

Starting Point 
Take Green Minibus route no. 82 at Shiu Wo Street, Tsuen Wan, to the Pineapple Dam Green Minibus Terminus at Shing Mun Reservoir, or take public transport via the Ho Fung College at Wo Yi Hop Road. Get off at Ho Fung College and walk along the Shing Mun Road for 20 minutes to reach the Pineapple Dam.

KMB - 32, 36, 40X, 46P, 46X, 47X, 48X, 73X, 278X, N36, 40P, 46P, 47A, 234C, 273C, 273P, 278P
Green Minibus - 94, 312, 403, 403A, 403X, 94S (94S only runs on Sundays and public holidays)

Endpoint
From Yuen Tun Ha shelter pavilion to walk downhill to San Uk Ka and take public transport for leaving.

Green Minibus route - 23K

The transportation information provided in this website is for reference only. Please check the updated transportation information from the websites of Transport Department and relevant transport utilities before setting off.

HKeMobility web page
https://www.hkemobility.gov.hk/

Route Map

The map below shows the route and scenic spots along the hiking trail.
For details, please refer to the transportation information above and photos below.

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