Introduction to Routing
Start from the Kowloon Reservoir northward along Kam Shan Road, and ascend along the stone steps once you see the sign post for the sixth section of MacLehose Trail. Then enter the Kam Shan Country Park area, where Indian macaque monkeys cluster. This is why the AFCD erected a warning sign at a prominent location to remind visitors not to feed the monkeys. Along the sixth section of Macquarie Trail, and after passing through the Shing Mun Fort, you will reach the barbecue site of the Shing Mun Country Park. Finally, upon arrival at the “Pineapple Dam” of Shing Mun Reservoir to end the journey.
Distance: Approx. 9 km Time: Approx. 5 hours Level of difficulty: 2 stars
Starting point: Entrance of Kowloon Reservoir on Tai Po Road
End point: Green minibus terminus for Tsuen Wan at Shing Mun Reservoir (Pineapple Dam)