On this section you will have a good look at Lions Rock but you will pass it on the side. From the top of this hill you will have an impressive view over Kowloon Peninsula. On this section you will have really great hiking conditions, as it is a very pleasant hike overall. You will also find many signboards about the nature and history on this section.

10.6 km (GPS Distance 10.1 km)
Difficulty: Medium (3/5)
Time: 2.5–3 h
Elevation: Gain; Appx. 364 m, Loss; Appx 623 m
Distance posts: H095–H115
Maclehose Trail Section 5

Startpoint – GoogleMap
Endpoint – GoogleMap

Highlights: Lion Rock Country Park, overlooking Kowloon Peninsula, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal (former airport), War Relics from WWII

How to get there: Starting point Tate’s Cairn just beyond Gilwell Camp, easiest way to get here is to catch a taxi from Choi Hung MTR station (exit A3), up the escalator and through the shopping mall. Or you can also walk.

How to get home:  Bus 86B will take you to Sham Shui Po MTR Station

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Good to know
After M104 you can take a short (2km) but very steep detour to the top of Lion Rock. You have to allow at least 30 minutes extra for this.