
Shek Nga Shan is a 540m high hill within Ma On Shan Country Park, New Territories, Hong Kong, connecting with West Buffalo Hill and Buffalo Hill. Those connected trails cause a precipitous jagged cluster trail along the ridge, similarly to Kau Nga Ling.


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7 km |
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4 hr 15 min |
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After Buffalo Hill, you can turn left and downhill to Fu Yung Pit, and leave at Shek Nga Pui via the mid-slope of West Buffalo Hill. |
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Shek Nga Shan (540 m), Buffalo Hill (606 m), West Buffalo Hill (604 m) |
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Level 8 [Advanced] |
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The route to Nui Po Au is not difficult, you may treat it as warm-up route before climbing up to Shek Nga Shan. The route to Shek Nga Shan is strength-demanding, unclear, frequent up/down cycle. At the top of Shek Nga Shan, to watch back to the route that you have crossed, you will find your satisfaction invaluable. |

Wong Nai Tau / Kwong Yuen Estate
Transport | Route | Get on / get off at | Remarks |
Bus No. 49X | Tsing Yi Ferry Pier ⇔ Kwong Yuen | Kwong Yuen (Terminal) | |
Bus No. 82C | Science Park ⇔ Kwong Yuen | Kwong Yuen (Terminal) | |
Bus No. 85A | Kowloon City Ferry Pier ⇔ Kwong Yuen | Kwong Yuen (Terminal) | |
Bus No. 281A | Kowloon Station ⇔ Kwong Yuen | Kwong Yuen (Terminal) | |
Minibus No. 804 | Hin Keng ⇔ Kwong Yuen | Kwong Yuen (Terminal) | |
Bus No. 83K | Shatin Town Centre ⇔ Wong Nai Tau | Wong Nai Tau (Terminal) | Circular Route |
Bus No. 86 | Mei Foo ⇔ Wong Nai Tau | Wong Nai Tau (Terminal) | |
Bus No. 89D | Lam Tin Station ⇔ Wu Kai Sha Station | Wong Nai Tau |

The route between Nui Po Au and Shek Nga Shan is not clear, and strength-demanding. It is recommended to go with experienced hikers.
The route sloping down from West Buffalo Hill is steep.
The route is mostly not tree-shaded. It is recommended to apply sunscreen, and bring along with enough food and water.
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Total distance: 6.6 km
Max elevation: 569 m
Min elevation: 51 m
Total climbing: 562 m
Total descent: -556 m
Max elevation: 569 m
Min elevation: 51 m
Total climbing: 562 m
Total descent: -556 m
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