Chris Mak’s TRIP REPORT :
Running Top Ten Highest Peaks in Hong Kong Start: 21:25 23March 2020 Monday Finish: 13:22:09 24March Tuesday
With over 7.5 million residents of various nationalities in a 1,104-square-kilometre (426 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world. We proudly set aside 40% of land for Country parks and nature reserves. As such hiking is a popular activity attracting many tourists from all over the world. On March 23 and 24, 2020, I completed running the Top Ten Highest Peaks unsupported. The total distance was 49.83 km and duration 15 hours 57 minutes and 9 seconds. Elevation gained was 3430 metres, using 1653 calories (Kcal). I completed the course running alone without any rest. I carried my water, without need for food.
Course: mostly natural walks and trails
Three sections in one go: First section on foot: seashore to Sunny Bay MTR station (Metro). Second Section taking Metro: Sunny Bay MTR station (Metro) to Tsing Yi MTR station (Metro) Third Section on foot: Tsing Yi MTR station (Metro) to Sze Fong Shan.
Summary: Total Distance(Km) = 49.83. Duration: 15hrs 57mins 9secs
Elevation gained(m) = 3430 Total calorie(Kcal) = 1653
Start: 21:25 23March 2020 Monday // Finish: 13:22:09 24March Tuesday
First section: 6 peaks above 721 metres were covered: Nei Lak Shan 彌勒山 751meters// Lantau Peak 鳳凰山 934meters// Tai Tung Shan 大東山 869 meters// Yi Tung Shan 二東山 747meters // Lin Fa Shan 蓮花山 766meters // Sam Shan Toi 三山台 721meters // Ap Kuk Lek 鴨腳瀝 721meters
Second section: After descending from Ap Kuk Lek to sea-level, I took Metro for one stop from Penny Bay station to Tsing Yi station.
Third section: Then I continued with my run to the highest peak Tai Mo Shan. 4 peaks above 771 metres were covered: Miu Ko Toi 妙高台 765 meters// Wo Yeung Shan 禾秧山 771meteres // Tai Mo Shan 大帽山 957 meters // Sei Fong Shan 四方山 785 meters // FINISH
GARMIN CONNECT MAPS:
First section: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4690694450
Second section: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4691141171
Third section: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4691141273