Hong Kong Running Guide
It seems you can’t go even 5 km in Hong Kong without it turning into a sightseeing session. From flat waterfront routes to scenic trail loops with sweeping vistas, Hong Kong’s running routes enable you to get in your miles and explore new locales all in one go. Devoted footpaths offer reliable running in the city center, while trails with challenging climbs let you see Hong Kong from a higher vantage point.
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Victoria Harbour Promenade
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Distance 2.4 mi
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Elevation 275 ft
You won't find a flatter, more scenic route in Hong Kong with better day and evening views of the Kowloon and Central waterfronts than this out and back along the Tsim Sha Tsui harbour promenade. At almost 4km long one way, you can turn around and go back the way you came at the end to make 8km, or turn back anywhere along the way to make your own distance.
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Tai Tam Reservoir Loop
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Distance 4.1 mi
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Elevation 1,155 ft
A steady mix of small hills, steps, tarmac and very runnable trail, this almost 7km loop circumnavigates you around the Tai Tam reservoir, providing great views from the Jardine's Lookout and Mount Butler summits. To the left of the survey markers on both, one gazes down onto massed humanity in the urban districts. Long descending ridges frame the city. On the other side lies raw nature: the Tai Tam valley, wooded and green, with its nestling reservoirs. Beyond there the rugged coast of Tai Tam Bay extends out, and still farther off rise some outlying islands.
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'The Twins' - Stairway to Heaven, Step to Hell
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Distance 2.9 mi
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Elevation 689 ft
Don't be fooled by the slight elevation gain of 210m over this almost 5km route - almost all of that climbing is done on stairs - over 1,200 of them to be exact! Starting near the residential development of Parkview, where food and drink are available to buy, the entrance to this route is just down the hill from the small car park, and marked by a Country Parks information board. The stairs begin your ascent to the Wilson Trail section 1 in reverse. Once you have topped out at Violet Hill you'll begin your descent to the saddle. On your left, views out towards Tai Tam reservoir and the dam, and on the right a glimpse of life on the south side of the island - beaches and the sparkling calm waters of secluded bays. The first long set of stairs gives way to some technical downhill trail before another, final set takes to you the top of the second 'Twin' and a gutsy descent down to the main road.
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The Dragon's Back
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Distance 6.1 mi
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Elevation 1,075 ft
A veritable weekend classic and staple of the casual Hong Kong hiker, this nearly 10km version will take you up and over the iconic 'Dragon's Back' trail on the south of the island, with incredible 360 degree panoramic views to gaze out on as you work your way along the ridge. You'll need to get a bus or taxi to the start point, where an initial testing climb sees you crest the ridge onto some very runnable and undulating trail, with several peaks along the way to stop for photo opportunities before you descend onto some flatter, tricker trail that provides good shade and cover with natural tree canopies. The rest of the route is a mix of flat tarmac and water catchment running, and you can stop in Big Wave Bay beach for a swim and some food.
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'The Phoenix' - Sunset and Lantau Peaks
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Distance 8.4 mi
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Elevation 2,786 ft
If it's elevation and grand vistas that you crave, then this 11km mix of mountain and trail running over two of Hong Kong's highest peaks will leave you satiated, if not breathless. Starting in the sleepy old town of Mui Wo, you'll need to catch a ferry from the Outlying Islands Pier 6 in Hong Kong (30 mins) before disembarking and following signs for 'Sunset Peak' and the Lantau Trail. After summiting both peaks, a descent to Ngong Ping and the Po Lin Monastery affords incredible views of the towering bronze Tian Tan Buddha.
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The Best of the Beaches
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Distance 15.0 mi
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Elevation 2,361 ft
If you want to see the wild and beautiful side of Hong Kong that few visitors ever do, this challenging 24km run around the High Island Reservoir and pristine coastal beaches of Sai Kung will only serve to whet your appetite for more adventure! Starting in Pak Tam Chung (a short taxi ride from Sai Kung town) and following sections 1 and 2 of the MacLehose trail, you can shorten the run to 14km and cut out the first 10km of undulating road by taking a taxi all the way to the end of the dam. From there it's just a couple of kilometers to the first stunning views around Long Ke Wan, before a challenging climb up the next headland drops you down into more wonderfully secluded beaches, the views getting better with each turn. The next sections involve a bit more concrete as you hug the coast through old abandoned villages before turning inland to Pak Tam Au, the end of section 2.
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Getting High on Hong Kong
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Distance 3.6 mi
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Elevation 910 ft
The highest point on Hong Kong island, this short and undulating but predominantly flat loop around the Peak provides incredible views out over the city and harbour, to Kowloon and the mountains beyond. For even more elevation, or to finish off with some wicked hill repeats, head up Mount Austin Road after your first loop to the Victoria Peak Garden, where you'll be able to gaze out over the southern district to Lamma Island and the South China Sea.
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Bowen Road (Out & Back)
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Distance 5.1 mi
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Elevation 627 ft
Bowen Road and the Bowen Road Fitness Trail is a flat, mainly traffic restricted area that many people use to run, hike and walk their dogs on. It starts at the junction of Magazine Gap Road, near the Peak Tram rails, and finishes some 4km later at the Stubbs Road roundabout, where you can turn around and follow it back to the start.
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Road Vitality Run
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Distance 10.6 mi
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Elevation 1,893 ft
Road Vitality Run is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 1,893ft over 10.67mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 青山公路－深井段 Castle Peak Road – Sham Tseng, 怡樂街 Yi Lok Street, 怡樂徑 Yi Lok Path, 青山公路－新汀九段 Castle Peak Road – New Ting Kau, and 海安路 Hoi On Road.
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Tsing Yi Promendate Track
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Distance 3.0 mi
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Elevation 1,168 ft
Tsing Yi Promendate Track is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 1,168ft over 3.08mi.
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Kwai Fong
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Distance 3.7 mi
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Elevation 951 ft
Kwai Fong is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 951ft over 3.76mi.
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NRC Home Run
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Distance 2.6 mi
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Elevation 269 ft
NRC Home Run is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 269ft over 2.68mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 青衣海濱長廊 and 海濱長廊.
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Totem Run 42km
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Distance 26.0 mi
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Elevation 6,714 ft
Totem Run 42km is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 6,714ft over 26.00mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 麥理浩徑 MacLehose Trail, 城門林道－鉛礦坳段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Lead Mine Pass Section, 城門林道－針山段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Needle Hill Section, 城門林道－草山段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Grass Hill Section, and 大帽山道 Tai Mo Shan Road.
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TPH
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Distance 3.0 mi
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Elevation 1,004 ft
TPH is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 1,004ft over 3.03mi.
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Mac Trail Challenge
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Distance 13.9 mi
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Elevation 3,592 ft
Mac Trail Challenge is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 3,592ft over 13.96mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 麥理浩徑第五段 MacLehose Trail Section 5, 鷹巢山自然教育徑 Eagle's Nest Nature Trail, 麥理浩徑 MacLehose Trail, 大埔公路－琵琶山段 Tai Po Road – Piper's Hill, and 城門道 Shing Mun Road.
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Tai Mo Shan Road Out and Back
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Distance 5.3 mi
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Elevation 1,426 ft
Tai Mo Shan Road Out and Back is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 1,426ft over 5.37mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 大帽山道 Tai Mo Shan Road.
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Chung Hing
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Distance 6.1 mi
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Elevation 256 ft
Chung Hing is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 256ft over 6.16mi.
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Cam2 Sport
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Distance 12.9 mi
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Elevation 3,986 ft
Cam2 Sport is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 3,986ft over 12.90mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 黃竹洋村徑 Wong Chuk Yeung Tsuen Path, 城門林道－水塘段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Reservoir Section, 麥理浩徑 MacLehose Trail, 桂地新村路 Kwei Tei San Chuen Road, and 城門林道－鉛礦坳段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Lead Mine Pass Section.
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2018 TRA
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Distance 6.8 mi
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Elevation 1,390 ft
2018 TRA is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 1,390ft over 6.89mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 衛奕信徑 Wilson Trail, 城門林道－針山段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Needle Hill Section, 城門林道－水塘段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Reservoir Section, 城門道 Shing Mun Road, and MacLehose Trail.
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PFA
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Distance 5.8 mi
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Elevation 848 ft
PFA is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 848ft over 5.86mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 和宜合道 Wo Yi Hop Road and 大白田徑 Tai Pak Tin Path.
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Needle Hill Loop
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Distance 6.0 mi
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Elevation 1,432 ft
Needle Hill Loop is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 1,432ft over 6.06mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 城門林道－針山段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Needle Hill Section, 衛奕信徑 Wilson Trail, 城門林道－水塘段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Reservoir Section, 城門道 Shing Mun Road, and MacLehose Trail.
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To The Top of Hong Kong
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Distance 15.0 mi
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Elevation 4,237 ft
To The Top of Hong Kong is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 4,237ft over 15.09mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 麥理浩徑 MacLehose Trail, 城門林道－草山段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Grass Hill Section, 大帽山林道 Tai Mo Shan Forest Track, 城門林道－針山段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Needle Hill Section, and 荃錦公路 Route Twisk.
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Needle Hill
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Distance 1.9 mi
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Elevation 992 ft
Needle Hill is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 992ft over 1.98mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: MacLehose Trail and 城門林道－水塘段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Reservoir Section.
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Lai Chi Kok Bay Out and Back
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Distance 4.0 mi
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Elevation 763 ft
Lai Chi Kok Bay Out and Back is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 763ft over 4.00mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 葵福路 Kwai Fuk Road and 荔景山路 Lai King Hill Road.
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Castle Peak Road Beach Run
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Distance 3.9 mi
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Elevation 392 ft
Castle Peak Road Beach Run is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 392ft over 3.93mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 青山公路－汀九段 Castle Peak Road – Ting Kau and 海安路 Hoi On Road.
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Tai Mo Shan to Sze Fong Shan Out and Back
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Distance 11.3 mi
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Elevation 3,595 ft
Tai Mo Shan to Sze Fong Shan Out and Back is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 3,595ft over 11.30mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 大帽山林道 Tai Mo Shan Forest Track, 大帽山道 Tai Mo Shan Road, 衛奕信徑 Wilson Trail, and 麥理浩徑 MacLehose Trail.
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Kwai Shing Circuit
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Distance 2.5 mi
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Elevation 485 ft
Kwai Shing Circuit is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 485ft over 2.57mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 葵盛圍 Kwai Shing Circuit, 盛福街 Shing Fuk Street, 葵福路 Kwai Fuk Road, and 興盛路 Hing Shing Road.
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Tsing Yi Promenade Shoreline
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Distance 1.1 mi
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Elevation 73 ft
Tsing Yi Promenade Shoreline is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 73ft over 1.14mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 青衣海濱長廊.
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Castle Peak Road – New Ting Kau Beach Run
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Distance 2.6 mi
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Elevation 207 ft
Castle Peak Road – New Ting Kau Beach Run is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 207ft over 2.62mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 青山公路－新汀九段 Castle Peak Road – New Ting Kau, 悠麗路 Yau Lai Road, and 青山公路－汀九段 Castle Peak Road – Ting Kau.
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Wo Tong Kong - Tai Mo Shan
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Distance 3.2 mi
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Elevation 777 ft
Wo Tong Kong - Tai Mo Shan is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 777ft over 3.24mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 大帽山道 Tai Mo Shan Road.
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AVOHK Shing
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Distance 4.8 mi
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Elevation 521 ft
AVOHK Shing is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 521ft over 4.88mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 衛奕信徑 Wilson Trail, 城門林道－水塘段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Reservoir Section, and 城門道 Shing Mun Road.
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Shek Kong
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Distance 18.6 mi
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Elevation 1,864 ft
Shek Kong is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 1,864ft over 18.69mi.
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Afternoon Beach Rn
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Distance 5.1 mi
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Elevation 1,402 ft
Afternoon Beach Rn is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 1,402ft over 5.17mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 怡康街 Yi Hong Street, 葵喜街 Kwai Hei Street, and 永順街 Wing Shun Street.
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Shing Mun Forest Track – Reservoir Section
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Distance 7.3 mi
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Elevation 856 ft
Shing Mun Forest Track – Reservoir Section is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 856ft over 7.38mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 衛奕信徑 Wilson Trail, 城門道 Shing Mun Road, and 城門林道－水塘段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Reservoir Section.
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Lung Mun Country Trail
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Distance 3.9 mi
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Elevation 1,257 ft
Lung Mun Country Trail is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 1,257ft over 3.92mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: 龍門郊遊徑 Lung Mun Country Trail and 城門林道－水塘段 Shing Mun Forest Track – Reservoir Section.
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Shing Mun Valley Park Loop
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Distance 4.7 mi
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Elevation 1,058 ft
Shing Mun Valley Park Loop is a running route in Hong Kong. It features an elevation gain of 1,058ft over 4.71mi.
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