Kowloon Reservoir Information

This trail begins at the bus stop beside Tai Po Road (Golden Hill), then goes down to the road beside the Country Park warden post and continues on past the Kowloon Byewash Reservoir to Kam Shan Tree Walk. On-site interpretative signs introduce the vegetation along the Tree Walk. Around Golden Hill Road there are fine views over Kowloon Reservoir. There are also many wild monkeys, and so the area is also called "Monkey Hill". Please do not feed the monkeys. Feeding them is illegal, and monkeys can attack visitors when they fight for food. Finally, visitors can turn onto Stage 6 of the Wilson Trail, turning off Golden Hill Road. From here onwards the route passes through reforestation woodland, where visitors can enjoy a great deal of scenic beauty. The hike finishes where it reaches the Kowloon Reservoir.

The lake of Kowloon Reservoir was once a valley between Smuggler's Ridge and Needle Hill, but its catchment area lies mainly within Kam Shan Country Park. Dense secondary forests of the valley help to retain water and control soil loss. These woodlands are also feeding grounds for a great variety of animals.