Hong Kong Trail (Section 8) stretches 8.5 km, making it the longest section of the trail. The first half requires considerable physical strength as it involves uphill hiking, while the latter half features more level terrain and is relatively easier. Starting from the trailhead, you will head uphill and, after walking for about 500 m, reach a viewing point where you can enjoy expansive views of the Tai Tam Bay area. Continue for another 1 km along an increasingly open trail with views over Shek O, and with the sea breeze on your face, you will arrive at the summit of Shek O Peak at 284 m above sea level. Stretching from Shek O Peak to Wan Cham Shan, the ridgeline undulates like a soaring dragon, hence its name "Dragon's Back". It has been recognised as "Asia’s best urban hike". Along the way, you will pass the Dragon's Back Viewing Point, where you can take in breathtaking views of Shek O, Stanley, and Tai Tam Bay. From the Dragon’s Back Viewing Point, continue for about 3 km, entering the shaded path on Wan Cham Shan, where you can pause to listen to the rustling leaves and the calls of birds and insects. You will then reach the junction of trails to Big Wave Bay and Tai Tam Gap. Continue toward Big Wave Bay along the "Hong Kong Forest Track – Mount Collinson Section". After walking about 800 m to a pavilion, you can enjoy views over Chai Wan and Tseung Kwan O. Continue for another 550 m to a junction beside a picnic area at Pottinger Gap, where paths lead to Siu Sai Wan and Big Wave Bay. Continue toward Big Wave Bay for about 1.5 km to the endpoint of Hong Kong Trail (Section 8).

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Hong Kong Trail, public can participate in the “Unlocking Hong Kong Trail” hiking challenge from now until 28th February, 2026. Participants can first register at the event website: www.unlockinghktrail.hk, then visit the eight sections of Hong Kong Trail. To “unlock” the checkpoints and collect e-badges, participants should scan the QR code at the checkpoints using smart phones and answer a question about the fun facts of Hong Kong Trail. Participants may be awarded a commemorative prize if they have completed all eight checkpoints during the event period.

_{To facilitate the public in planning their hikes, the geographical information of the route, including the route map, starting point, endpoint, and elevation chart, has been saved in a "GPX" file. The public can download hiking-related applications on their smartphones or smart watches, then click on the following "GPX" file to import the relevant information, which serves as an aid for hiking. Please note that downloading "GPX" files may increase data usage, and the functions and content display may vary depending on the device and application used.}