This is the shortest section along the trail and a relatively easy walk. It starts and ends very conveniently connected to public transport. Although the trail is short, it is still packed with gorgeous scenery, war relics and wildlife

4.6 km (GPS Distance 4.2 km)
Difficulty: Easy (2/5)
Time: 1–1.5 h
Elevation: Gain; Appx. 211 m, Loss; Appx 173 m
Distance posts: H116–H124
Maclehose Trail Section 6

Startpoint – GoogleMap
Endpoint – GoogleMap

Highlights: Nice view of Kowloon Reservoir, lots of monkeys and war Relics from WWII

How to get there: Starting point at Tai Po Road. Take the MTR to Sham Shui Po (exit D2), Walk straight ahead up Kwelilin Street to Tai Po Rd, go uphill passing the Garden Biscuit Factory on your left go to bus stop opposite the North Kowloon Magistracy. Take bus 72, 81 or 86B up to Piper’s Hill.

How to get home: Ending point is Shing Mun. Take bus no 82 to Tsuen Wan MTR Station.

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Good to know
There are many monkeys on this section, please don’t feed them!