Sharp Peak

Sharp Peak, Saikung This is one of the toughest hiking and dangerous route of HKSAR. The total distance from Uk Tau to sharp Peak is 6.6 Km passing through Tokwapeng to MacleHose trail 2 to Dalangao, Nam She Tsim then sharp Peak (eleation 440M ) via Sharp Peak Path. The section from Emergency phone near the MacleHose trail 2 near the Chek Keng Pier to Nam She Tsim was already quite strenuous as it was continuing rising 240 M for about a length of slope of 2.30 Km. According to the Google map the reference time required for the stated 6.6 Km is estimated to be 2 hours but for us, we took about 5 hours to Nam She Tsim and some length of Sharp Peak Path (800M short of the Sharp Peak , Destination). Coming back down to our starting point at UK Tau took another 3 hours. So, the slow walkers took 8 hours to cover 11.60 KM. In the steep slope, up hill section (Dalangao to Nam She Tsim), the path was narrow ,sandy and rocky. From Dalangao to Nam She Tsim and about 200 meters beyond ,we saw three warning Signs asking hikers to Halt. Considering there would be another 800M of very steep slope and bad soil to tackle ,very tired and another about 5.80KM for return walk to UK Tau at the starting point to catch public transport ,we stopped at the last warning sign on Sharp Peak Path. The scenery was very serene and natural. The right hand side was the Tai Wan’s beautiful beach, whilst the Chek Keng Hau Harbour was on the left. It worths one’s while to hike this route provided one is skilled, strong, equipped and walk on a cooler weather and on a dry weather day. Very importantly, one must be very careful about dangers of falling down. There are public transport from Saikung Number 7 minibus or Number 94 and 96R buses(KMB, on public holidays). Written on 7th October, 2020.

Fantstic scenery at the top of Sharp Peak overlooking the beaches. Start off at Pak Tam Au. Going up is quite difficult on a sunny day. Going down is even more terrifying as the roads are super slippery, I slipped twice. But u end up on the beaches which is kind of a reward for finishing this 5 star steepest trail in HK. We left by the boat on the beach $160 one way to Sai Kung Pier.

The sharpest peak in Hong Kong. No shades along the route,better to go in fall/winter.When the temperature is cooler,if you go in winter,make sure you wear enough clothes to stay warm.Very windy on the top of the mountain and on the way back. A challenging route with sandy and rocky roads,better to wear proper hiking shoes and avoid fall down. Gloves recommended for climbing uphills or downhills to grab the rocks.