Castle Peak 583M
We took a challenging and adventurous route heading up Castle Peak 583m. From enduring long flights of steps, traversing overgrown trails, and clambering steep rocky slopes.
Overall the climb was the most exciting part of the hike and the view of the landscape w amazing.
Distance: 5.9 km
Difficulty: Hard (4/5)
Duration: 4.5 hours
How to get there: Tuen Mun MTR to Shek Pai, then interchange to Light Rail Depot. Then walk towards San Shek Wan Road.
Sequence
Drop off Light Rail Depot - Walk towards San Shek Wan Road - Take the flight of stairs on the right side
After 1.3km of San Shek Wan Road, you’ll reach a stream with big rocks, and continue to follow ribbon markers along the trail.
Reach the summit, the Radio Station after climbing 0.8km from the start of the stream.
Head down to Tsing Shan Path - Hau Sze Path - Tsing Shan Monastery Path
Once arrived a Yeung Tsing Road - walk to Hing Choi Street - Turn right to Tsing Shan Tsuen Lightrail Station
Back to Tuen Mun MTR station.
Supply: No supply station along the trail, make sure to bring enough snacks and refreshments. Bring a pair of gloves.