Nui Po Shan (女婆山) and Shek Nga Shan (石牙山) |
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Last Visit: 10 Dec 2006 |
NT Middle |
Trip DescriptionThis trip covers both Nui Po Shan (女婆山) and Shek Nga Shan (石牙山) in Ma On Shan Country Park. The steepest part is the portion that lead up to Shek Nga Shan. That steep portal is called Shek Nga North Ridge (石牙北脊). Casual hikers are encouraged to think twice before attempting. |
Location 1Altitude : 20MDescription : This is the starting point of this trip. |
Location 2Altitude : 400MDescription : We are now on the peak of Nui Po Shan. The picture below is Shek Nga Shan. |
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Location 3Altitude : 360M
Description :
We are now decending to Nui Po Au (女婆凹) which is a valley between Nui Po Shan and Shek Nga Shan. You will find a big "funny" rock like this. The rock stood 2.5M tall. It is clearly recognizable from a distance.
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Location 4Altitude : 200MDescription : In Mui Tsz Lam, there is a public toilet behind which you can find a faint path leading into a bamboo forrest. This steep path is called Shek Nga North Ridge (石牙北脊) which will bring you to the peak. |
Location 5Altitude : 400MDescription : This is a rock crack you have to overcome. Becareful of some loose rocks. |
Location 6Altitude : 435MDescription : Moving up steep slope. |
Location 7Altitude : 500MDescription : Shek Nga Shan peak is close. |
Location 8Altitude : 455MDescription : As we are leaving the mountains, we passed by a beautiful grass land. |