For our Ma On Shan hike, we were fortunate to be accompanied by Joel, Mon, and Blossom of the HK-based Filipino Mountaineers Society. We met up in Ma On Shan MTR station, took a cab to the Ma On Shan barbecue park, then started trekking. We followed Joel's recommendation of doing a loop hike, starting and ending at the same point.
This loop hike initially passed through rough roads and really well-established, wide foot trails. I was so happy that the loop hike passes by a good section of HK's famed Maclehose Trail, from Pyramid Hill to Ma On Shan! We were trekking from 500-600 masl with a scenic view of the cities and coastlines of HK.
We passed by a ridgeline and went up and down four small peaks and it was very much reminiscent of Mt. Batulao. It was sometimes hot, sometimes windy, and oftentimes humid, with nik-nik and flying ants to make the hike more interesting. At the end of the 5 hour hike I was filled with the realization that HK has a lot to offer and I hope I can come back for more. Thanks Joel, Mon, and Blossom and the Mt. Elbrus team for this wonderful hike!
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