Eagle's Nest Nature Trail
Nature Trail

Trail Summary

Length
3 km
Duration
1.5 hours
Region
Central New Territories
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Eagle’s Nest, also known as Tsim Shan, is located within Lion Rock Country Park. The hill is frequently visited by Black Kites, a common raptor in Hong Kong. Adult Black Kites are dark brown with a pale patch at the base of their primaries. There is a particularly dark patch by the ear, which gives the bird its name. The Eagle’s Nest Nature Trail is close to the urban area, making it suitable for family outings. Near the starting point of the trail, you can see the Kowloon Reservoir, which was completed in 1910. The dam of the reservoir has a unique curved design. Three other reservoirs were built near the Kowloon Reservoir afterwards. They are the Shek Lei Pui Reservoir, the Kowloon Reception Reservoir, and the Kowloon Byewash Reservoir. The four reservoirs have a total storage capacity of 2.87 million cubic metres. Midway through the trail, you can see Shiuying Bamboos, named after botanist Professor Shiu-ying Hu. Shiuying Bamboo was first discovered on Eagle’s Nest in 1981 and is endemic to Hong Kong. Further along, you can enjoy the expansive views of the Kowloon Peninsula's urban landscape and even the mountain ranges across the harbor on Hong Kong Island. You may encounter monkeys on the Eagle's Nest Nature Trail, please remember not to feed any wild animals.


Transportation Information

Starting Point

Take public transport to "Shek Lei Pui Reservoir" bus stop. If arriving from the Tai Po or Sha Tin direction, get off and walk along Piper’s Hill Road on the left side of the bus stop to reach the starting point. If arriving from the Kowloon direction, get off and use the pedestrian bridge to cross to the opposite sidewalk, then turn right onto Piper’s Hill Road and walk to the starting point.

Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) routes - 72 and 81


Endpoint

Walk approximately 150 m along Piper’s Hill Road from the endpoint to Tai Po Road. From there, you can take public transportation from the "Shek Lei Pui Reservoir" bus stop on the left to leave in the Kowloon direction. Alternatively, use the pedestrian bridge to cross to the opposite sidewalk and take public transportation from the "Shek Lei Pui Reservoir" bus stop to head towards Tai Po or Sha Tin.

Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) routes - 72 and 81

The transportation information provided in this website is for reference only. Please check the updated transportation information from the websites of Transport Department and relevant transport utilities before setting off.

HKeMobility web page
https://www.hkemobility.gov.hk/

Route Map

The map below shows the route and scenic spots along the hiking trail.
For details, please refer to the transportation information above and photos below.

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