Name: Xmas Special 2 : Leung King to Hung Shui Kiu via Ling To Tsz + Dinner - Hard 3.2
Start: 2024-12-25T12:00:00+08:00
End: 2024-12-25T20:30:00+08:00

*Kindly exercise due diligence to ensure the generally accepted public health guidelines are observed. Please do not sign up or show up unless you are feeling 100% well.*

**Please answer the question when you RSVP.**

This hike is a shorter version of the full course of the "Trail of the two monasteries (杯靈雙渡)", which is regarded as one of the si-fu (master) hikes in HK.

We shall initially walk up from Leung King LRT station to Leung Tin Au, at which point we will turn right to cross Gon Shan and Yuen Tau Shan by going through an extensively eroded badland. Then we will head down towards Ling To Tsz to finally reach Hung Shui Kiu.

The challenge of this hike lies in the slippery and sandy ups and downs, although the distance of about 10km looks manageable descending over slippery surface necessitates extra vigilance on the part of the patrons. Good body balance is also a must as the trail is rather treacherous and rather risky with unpredictable dangers. We will be very selective about who can participate in this expedition.

**Sign up to this hike if you**
(a) have completed a hike rated 2.8 or above with this group;
(b) are slip-resistant and resilient of falling down on loose rubble or sandy slopes of ultra steep gradient;
(c) have read thoroughly this announcement, including all links and our FAQ, accept and agree with our Disclaimer; and
(d) have included a photo in your profile with which we can identify you. No such photo, no hike.

The hosts have final say who can join the hike

**Not allowed:** Guests (guests must RSVP separately), one-time use plastic bottles (please bring water from home), smoking, kids, pets, jeans, sandals, thongs, hand-carrying bags in lieu of backpacks.

**Hike statistics:** 9-10km, total ascent 900m, estimated time 5-5.5 hours. Most of the trail is exposed to the sun.

**What to bring:** Fully charged smartphone with hiking app (if you have, Government map for NW New Territories), gloves, 2.5-3L of water, trekking poles and protection against sun/rain. Personal ID, food/snack, appropriate clothing for the weather of the day, shoes with excellent gripping/traction soles and other items of personal needs. Last but not least a bright torch or headlight in case we run into darkness.

**Meeting place & time:** Exit C, Siu Hong MTR Station at 12pm. Look for Stephen.

**Description:** Siu Hong MTR station > Take Light Rail Transit (LRT) to Leung King > Castle Peak Range Road (or shortcut) > Leung Tin Au (良田坳) > Gon Shan (乾山) (El 394m) > The narrow ridge (一線脊) > Yuen Tau Shan (圓頭山 or 靈渡山) (El 375m) > Ling To Tsz (靈渡寺) > Ha Tsuen > Hung Shui Kiu. End.

Leaving the trail end: 3km walk to Tin Shui Wai MTR Station.

If you join dinner, take MTR to Siu Hong and walk to the restaurant; OR share taxi. Proper washroom at the restaurant

Dinner at Lingnan House (嶺南樓), Lingnan University (8min walk to/from Siu Hong MTR). Dinner to start by 7pm. Cost $250 pax (incl service charge). Prepay Stephen via Payme (9850 9826) or by cash.

**PADS Rating: 3.2 (excluding weather factor)**
Pace: 1.5 (regular hikers at a comfortable pace with some breaks
Ascent: 4.6 (800-900m total elevation)
Distance: 3.0 (about 10km)
Surface: 3.8 (most of the trail is exposed, ill-defined and not maintained, and extremely sandy, loose and slippery)

**Other Info:**

* Members with repeat no-shows will be removed from this Group.
* You must have at least 6 hours of sound sleep the night before this hike.
* No replenishment and no early exit.
* It goes without saying we cannot afford not to stick together for the whole trip.
* Use the washroom before coming out from the MTR turnstiles.

**Disclaimer:** Hong Kong Hiking Meetup is an amateur hiking group that welcomes all hikers. By joining the hikes, all participants are deemed to have agreed to the terms and conditions contained in this disclaimer, and agreed to exonerate the hike leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the walks from any liabilities, claims, including but not limited to liabilities and claims as a result of any injuries or deaths or damages arising thereof. Hikers joining hikes are at their own choosing and at their own risk.

**FAQ:** Our latest [FAQ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HnQE6TD-8PSlUIDX4FyNVmpy3BitZ1Sn/view) contains the most up to date information about the group, rating system and how we run our events. Please familiarize yourself with it.

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