Lazy Hikes: Wan Chai Gap Road to Wong Nai Chung Road
Don't say you're going on a hike and then never actually follow through—here's one of our easy-peasy picks.
At just over seven kilometers long, the trail takes approximately two hours to complete; it features wide roads and fairly flat ground for the most part, making it a popular hike for local residents.
The trail begins where Wan Chai Gap Road meets Stubbs Road. It’s covered by evergreen trees native to the area, so be sure to look out for the many species of butterflies and birds present throughout the hike. Hikers continue on to a short stint on Middle Gap Road, which in turn leads up towards Mount Cameron. The hardest part of the whole trail, this small section wanders upwards on a slope till the junction with Black’s Link appears on your left. (Fear not—the uphill struggle will only last around 15 minutes, depending on your physical fitness.)
A popular spot for joggers and dog-walkers, Black’s Link leads directly eastward towards Wong Nai Chung Road. It’s all nice and easy from here on, as it leads into the journey’s final stretch on Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Road. At the Reservoir Park, you will find a number of recreational facilities, including an artificial lake, on which you can hire a small paddle boat and feed its many swimming ducks.
Getting There: Take bus15 from Central or 15B from Causeway Bay. Get off at Stubbs Road and follow the road signs, which will lead you towards the trail.
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