Reprise Tai O stream trek

Hong Kong Hiking Meetup Group

This meetup is a copy of the o ne Galia led on 12 June, provided I can remember the route. Photos of tha t event are here: http://www.meetup.com/hongkonghikinggroup/photos/950692/ Rating is approx: 3.75/5. but note stream trekking does not adhere to 'nor mal' hiking guidelines and read the information below carefully to decide i f this is right for you. Trail head: Tai O; Trail end: Tai O; Duration: about 5~6 hours Route:Tai O > Yi O > Shui Lo Cho > Man Cheung Po > Lung Ts ai Ng Yuen > Tai O Trail composition: Concrete path, 1 hour walk from Ta i O to stream entrance; High rocks climbing and wading, ~3 hours stream trekking, numerous hours for swim, rest and eat Light bush whacking and dirty path, ~1.5 to 2 hours easy hike back to Tai O. Altitude gain: sea le vel to about 300M This stream is very famous in the territory for its cont inuous high waterfalls and numerous clear water pools. We will trace upstre am via Shui Lo Cho and Man Cheung Po, then return to Lantau Trail heading back to Tai O. Along the upstream trek, there are several challenging cli ffty climbing spots and hidden bee hives. Long sleeve shirts and pants are the appropriate wears to avoid bee sting. We will meet at 09:00 at the ass embly point then take the 09:15 bus to Tai O. Please be punctual. Wear pr oper stream trekking sandals or hiking boots, spare clothes for changing, refreshment and, sufficient water for the post-stream hiking on the ridge , and sun protection gears as well. This is the first time I have led a stream trekking hike so I want to keep the group small. While stream trekk ing is fun, it is NOT for the faint hearted. It involves some minor rock- climbing, wading through water, walking on slippery rocks and some bush-w hacking up steep overgrown paths with bees and spider-webs. It is more dan gerous than a normal hike and you need to be prepared. However, we go slo wly and help each other. Be aware that stream trekking always have high ro cks climbing and slippery jumps with potential dangers. The organizer may t urn down those who are inexperienced in stream trekking to avoid the risk. Remarks: 
DO NOT SIGN UP UNLESS YOU READ THE DISCLAIMERS, FAQs, AND ACTUALLY PLAN TO ATTEND. IF YOU SIGN UP AND DO NOT SHOW, YOU ARE KEEPI NG OTHER HIKERS FROM ENJOYING THIS EVENT. ONLY CHOOSE "YES" IF YOU TRULY PL AN TO ATTEND. Disclaimer: Hong Kong Hiking Meetup is an amateur hiking pla tform that welcomes all hikers. By joining the hikes, all participants are deemed to have agreed to the terms and conditions contained in this discla imer, and agreed to exonerate the hike leaders, the organizers and any ot her participants in the walks from any liabilities, claims, including but not limited to liabilities and claims as a result of any injuries or death s or damages arising thereof. Hikers joining hikes are at their own choosin g and at their own risk.

Hong Kong - China

Saturday, July 31 at 9:00 AM

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Attending: 1

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