BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Palaner//palaner Single Event//EN METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:meetup-c784e6e1da@palaner.app DTSTAMP:20260802T151043Z DTSTART:20260815T060000Z DTEND:20260815T080000Z SUMMARY:Moderate 2.3: Tadpole Hill & Kitten Hill Hike LOCATION:Shatin Wai MTR Exit D DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 29% · why: lots of people going\n\nHike Time: ~2:15 PM to~ 6:30 PM (approx. 3-4 hours on tra il)\n\nHike Start: Shatin Wai MTR Station\nHike End: Tai Wai (Hung Mui Kuk area)\n\nTadpole & Kitten – A Scenic Afternoon with Panoramic Views\n\nJo in us for a delightful afternoon exploring the hills above Shatin! We'll s tart from Shatin Wai MTR and make our way up to Fo Dau Ping (Tadpole Hill) \, a wide open plateau with 360-degree views over Shatin\, Tai Po\, and b eyond . From there\, we'll continue to Mau Tsai Shan (Kitten Hill) \, stan ding at 258m. Along the way\, we'll pass the quirky Cat Viewing Platform ( 觀貓台) and Cat Stone (貓仔石) before returning to the Beacon Hill catchwater an d exiting at Tai Wai near Hung Mui Kuk. It's a perfect escape with rewardi ng views just minutes from the city.\n\nWho should sign up?\nThis is a slo w/moderate paced leisure hike suitable for beginners and those looking for a scenic nature walk. The trail includes some stairs\, uneven sections\, and a short steeper section near Kitten Rock\, so basic fitness is recomme nded. We'll maintain a relaxed pace with breaks.\n\nDO\n✔ Be on time at Sh atin Wai MTR Station\, Exit D. We will wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the meeting time\n✔ Wear good\, comfortable walking or hiking shoes with g rip (trail has stairs\, uneven sections\, and some loose gravel)\n✔ Bring at least 1.5 liters of water and some snacks\n✔ Bring sun protection (hat\ , sunblock) and rain gear just in case\n✔ Bring a hiking stick or umbrella – useful for monkey encounters and uneven terrain\n✔ Use mosquito repelle nt (wooded areas have mosquitoes)\n✔ Have lunch before the hike – no food options at the meeting point\n✔ Download offline trail map – there are man y side paths\; having a hiking app is recommended\n\nToilets/Supplies\nSta rt: Public toilet at Shatin Wai MTR Station\nOn trail: None – no toilet or supply at Shatin Pass on this route\nEnd: Public toilets and shops in Tai Wai\n\nHike Description\nWe will meet at Shatin Wai MTR Station\, Exit D\ , then walk along Shui Chuen O Street (水泉坳街) uphill towards the hills . Af ter about 30-45 minutes\, we'll reach Fo Dau Ping (Tadpole Hill) \, a spac ious open plateau with unobstructed panoramic views of Shatin\, Ma On Shan \, and Tai Po . This is our first major photo stop\n\nFrom Tadpole Hill\, we'll continue along the ridge toward Mau Tsai Shan (Kitten Hill) \, which stands at 258 meters . Along the way\, we'll pass the Cat Viewing Platfor m (觀貓台) and the quirky Cat Stone (貓仔石) – though you may need some imaginat ion to see the resemblance!\n\nAfter visiting Kitten Rock\, we'll turn bac k and follow the Beacon Hill catchwater (筆架山引水道) towards Tai Wai\, finishi ng near the Hung Mui Kuk area . Total hiking time is approximately 3-4 hou rs at a leisurely pace with photo breaks.\n\nMonkey Alert: This trail pass es through areas with wild monkeys. Do not feed them\, avoid eye contact\, and keep food/plastic bags inside your backpack. A hiking stick or umbrel la can help deter curious monkeys.\n\nTransport\nTo start: MTR to Shatin W ai Station (Tuen Ma Line)\, Exit D\nFrom finish: Walk from Hung Mui Kuk/Ta i Wai area to Tai Wai MTR Station (approx. 10-15 mins) or take local buses /minibuses\n\nPADS Rating:\nPace: 1.5 (Slow/moderate beginner pace\, ~3-3. 5 km/hr with breaks)\nAscent: 2.0 (~250m elevation gain)\nDistance: 1.8 (~ 5-6km total)\nSurface: 2.0 (Well-defined trails with stairs\, some uneven sections\, and loose gravel)\nHeat Factor: +0.5 (Summer months – August)\n Overall Rating: 2.3 (rounded up from 1.8 + 0.5)\nDifficulty Level: MODERAT E (falls within the 2.3 to 3.0 range)\n\nAdverse Weather Arrangements\nPle ase keep an eye on weather conditions. If the weather is deemed too bad to proceed (heavy rain\, thunderstorms\, or T3/8 typhoon signal)\, the event will be cancelled. A decision will be made 2 hours prior to the meeting t ime.\n\nMap / Trail Info:\nDetailed Route Guide (Tim Hiking - English)\nRo ute Map (Hiking Trail HK)\nCommunity Hike Report (U Lifestyle - Chinese)\n \nDisclaimer:\nBy joining this hike\, you agree to the following:\n\nAll p articipants hike at their own risk.\nEvent leaders\, organizers\, and part icipants are exempt from any liabilities or claims arising from injury\, n egligence\, or error in judgment.\nParticipation is voluntary and for soci al purposes only.\nThe hike is self-guided\; you may join or leave at your discretion.\nThe host/organizer holds the final decision on all event mat ters.\nThis activity is not associated with any church or religious organi zation.\n\nWildlife Advisory: You will encounter wild monkeys on this trai l. Do not feed\, touch\, or make prolonged eye contact with them. Keep all food and plastic bags inside closed backpacks. A hiking stick or umbrella is recommended. Participants who ignore this advice do so at their own ri sk.\n\nNo Show Policy:\nParticipants who do not show up for three hikes wi ll be removed from the group.\n\nThis community-led initiative welcomes ev eryone—whether you're an experienced hiker or new to outdoor adventures. L et's enjoy a beautiful afternoon hike together!\n\nSponsored by:\nLifehous e International Church URL:https://www.meetup.com/hikinggroup/events/312390492/ CATEGORIES:palaner,saved STATUS:TENTATIVE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR