Nature Trails

Aberdeen Nature Trail

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

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Aberdeen Nature Trail follows the footpath on the east side of the Lower Aberdeen Reservoir. It's a pleasant walk with a variety of interesting plant and animal life.

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Trail starts at the Lower Aberdeen Reservoir dam and ends at the Upper Aberdeen reservoir dam.

Bride'S Pool Nature Trail

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

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Located on the northwest side of Plover Cove Reservoir, near the mouth of the Bride's Pool Stream. The trail crosses the stream and offers a panoramic view of the distant mountains.

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Trail starts at the car park near Plover Cove Reservoir and ends at the small car-park at Chung Me

Eagle'S Nest Nature Trail

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

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This circular footpath is situated near Shek Lei Pui Reservoir. It's a pleasant walk with magnificent views of rural and urban landscapes.

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Trail starts near the Kowloon Hills Management Centre.

Hung Mui Kuk Nature Trail

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

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Many interesting plants can be found along this trail, including lichen (a pollution indicator) and Kam Kau Mau, believed to have medicinal value. Some aspects of woodland ecology and the functions of trees are easy to see along the trail. You will also get a good view of the Sha Tin and Amah Rock.

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Trail starts at the barbecue site on Lion Rock Tunnel Road

Ma Shi Chau Nature Trail

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

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The Ma Shi Chau Special Area comprises four islands in Tolo Harbor. It's a geologically interesting area, and there are plenty of interpretative signposts to help you understand what you're looking at, perhaps a wave-cut platforms, tombolo (a sand bank linking two islands) or even fool's gold. And if rocks don't do it for you, look out for fossils, coral, and assorted marine life.

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Starts at Sam Mun Tsai fishing village at the top of Yim Tin Tsai Island, crosses to Ma Shi Chau island

Pat Sin Leng Nature Trail

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

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This trail offers exceptional panoramic views of the Plover Cove Reservoir and the Pat Sin mountains. Recommended only for experienced walkers.

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Starts at Country Park Management Centre at Tai Mei Tuk and ends near Bride's Pool waterfall

Pineapple Dam Nature Trail

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

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Just 0.9km long, this easy trail runs along the western edge of the Shing Mun Reservoir - look out for monkeys. Loop back to the starting point along the Shing Mun Reservoir Road.

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Starts at the Shing Mun Country Park Visitor Centre

Tai Lam Nature Trail

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

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This is a 10km trail that takes about 4 hours to complete, and has 21 points of interest along the way, each with its own interpretative signpost. You'll see a variety of plant and animal life, as well as information about sustainable forestry and biodiversity.

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Starts at the top of Tai Tong Shan Road (take bus 656 from Yuen Long), then walk up the access road

Tai Po Kau Nature Trail

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

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One of the most heavily forested areas in Hong Kong, there are several tracks of varying lengths as well as a fairly short nature trail on a northwestern slope. The trail introduces different aspects of woodland ecology.

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Starts at the top of the access road, off the Old Tai Po Highway

Tai Tong Nature Trail

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

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www.afcd.gov.hk

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Nature Trails

Tai Tong Nature Trail has some interpretative signposts to highlight interesting geographical and floral features. The trail passes through the Nam Hang Pai old village and commands a panoramic view of the Yuen Long plain.

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Starts near Tai Lam Chung