During the 1970s, the Hong Kong Government moved to protect Hong Kong's countryside and open it up for recreation. The Country Parks Ordinance was enacted in 1976, and the Country Parks Board was formed shortly thereafter. The MacLehose Trail (Chinese: 麥理浩徑), opened on 26 October 1979, is a hiking trail that crosses much of the New Territories, starting from Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung, in the east to Tuen Mun in the west in the territory of Hong Kong. The whole trail is 100 kilometres long, marked by distance posts at 500m intervals along the path. It is named after Sir Murray MacLehose, the longest serving governor of Hong Kong, who established the Country Parks and was himself an enthusiastic hiker.
The trail passes through a variety of natural and beautiful scenery including exquisite beaches and mountain peaks which contrast what many would associate as typical Hong Kong landscapes. The New Territories, through which the MacLehose Trail runs, covers the majority of the SAR's land area. Here is Hong Kong's most varied - and finest - countryside. The east coast, where the Trail begins, is deeply indented and wild. The central mountains, which the MacLehose Trail crosses, include many of Hong Kong's highest peaks. And the western part, where the Trail winds to its end, has impressive valley reservoirs.
Section 10 is the longest section at 15.6km long and incorporates the Marker posts 168-200. Section 10 is one of four sections classified as "easy walk".
Number 4 in the Milo's Hiking Series - Time to take a rest on one of 2 benches. The views over So Kwun Wat Tsuen below is impressive and you can see where you have been walking from. Head to the step in the corner for the prize!