Timeline
17:09
Take the mini bus from Mong Kok to Sai Kung. The ride takes about 30 minutes and costs around 15 HKD. From Sai Kung, take a taxi to the start of Stage I or Stage II of the Maclehose Trail. Stage I is about 3 hours of walking, while Stage II is longer. If you choose Stage II, the taxi ride is about 25 minutes and costs around 100 HKD.
18:09
Start your hike. The trail is between 0 and 300m in altitude. Be prepared for dirt and rock paths, though some parts are sealed concrete. If you are hiking late, bring a light as public lights are sparse.
19:09
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WNW in July. In other months, it sets toward the W or WSW. The golden light starts about an hour before sunset.
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End your hike by taking bus routes 94 or 96R back to Sai Kung from the end of Stage II. The ride costs 6 HKD and takes about 20 minutes.
Local tip
Camping sites are available on the trail if you want to extend your stay.
Check before you go
- Public lights are sparse on the Maclehose Trail, so bring a light if hiking late.
- Check the mini bus and taxi fares as they may change.
- Bus routes 94 and 96R are the return options from Stage II.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hong Kong (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).