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We are running out of islands to explore. We decided to go hiking at Pok Fu Lam Country Park today. With the help of the iPhone and its GPS, I am able to record our trail (photos, speed, distance and timing) on the “EveryTrail” application. This is just so amazing. Looking on the published map and the trail we recorded, we are able to trace back our trail and see those “landmark” shots which we took with our iPhone. For those who are into hiking, this is one handy iPhone application you can’t miss! (Click here to see our interactive map: http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=876456)
We started our hike up at the Peak. According to my “hiking application”, it took us exactly 1:28:27 to hike down the 3.1km forested path. That is an average speed of 2.1km/hour! Thanks to the nice weather and the gentle-down sloped man-made path, this hike is not as strenuous as the ones we had on Po Toi Island. It is a breeze for us! (We were walking downhill. It will be tough if we are going uphill) There are a lot of hikers along this trail. And there are also “rest-stops” (sheltered pavilions, toilets and benches) along the track. This trail is very family-friendly for starters (with kids and old folks like us).
We are running out of islands to explore. We decided to go hiking at Pok Fu Lam Country Park today. With the help of the iPhone and its GPS, I am able to record our trail (photos, speed, distance and timing) on the “EveryTrail” application. This is just so amazing. Looking on the published map and the trail we recorded, we are able to trace back our trail and see those “landmark” shots which we took with our iPhone. For those who are into hiking, this is one handy iPhone application you can’t miss! (Click here to see our interactive map: http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=876456)
We started our hike up at the Peak. According to my “hiking application”, it took us exactly 1:28:27 to hike down the 3.1km forested path. That is an average speed of 2.1km/hour! Thanks to the nice weather and the gentle-down sloped man-made path, this hike is not as strenuous as the ones we had on Po Toi Island. It is a breeze for us! (We were walking downhill. It will be tough if we are going uphill) There are a lot of hikers along this trail. And there are also “rest-stops” (sheltered pavilions, toilets and benches) along the track. This trail is very family-friendly for starters (with kids and old folks like us).
Tips:
This is a great trail for those who are looking for something light and convenient (if you walk down from the Peak). There isn't any spectacular view here unless you go off-track down the little slope and head out to the lake /mini ripples at the end of your hike.
This is a great trail for those who are looking for something light and convenient (if you walk down from the Peak). There isn't any spectacular view here unless you go off-track down the little slope and head out to the lake /mini ripples at the end of your hike.
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Hong Kong Peak Trail
Hong Kong Peak Trail
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