Black Hill, Hong Kong
| Black Hill, Hong Kong | |
|---|---|
| 五桂山 | |
 One of Black Hill's summits | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 304 m (997 ft) |
| Coordinates | 22°18′43.48″N 114°14′44.36″E / 22.3120778°N 114.2456556°E |
| Geography | |
  Black Hill, Hong Kong Location of Black Hill in Hong Kong | |
| Location |  Hong Kong |
Black Hill (Chinese: 五桂山) is a hill that lies between the communities of Lam Tin and Tiu Keng Leng, Hong Kong. It is named for former administrator Major General Wilsone Black, a British Army officer in the 19th century.
Geography
Black Hill has several major peaks, and the tallest of which is 304m in height.[1] To the south lies another hill called Chiu Keng Wan Shan. Parts of Lam Tin South are built on the foot of Black Hill.
Access
There are many trails that lead to the peaks of Black hill. The Wilson Trail runs through the top ridge of Black Hill.[2] A large part of the trail on this mountain is rocky and may not be suitable for beginning hikers. Hikers can reach Black Hill from Ma Yau Tong, Tiu Keng Leng or Lam Tin.
See also
- List of mountains, peaks and hills in Hong Kong
- Devil's Peak, Hong Kong
- Chiu Keng Wan Shan
- Lam Tin, Hong Kong
- Tiu Keng Leng, Hong Kong
- Wilson Trail
References
- ^ "Ch5 Analysis of The Hong Kong Landscape". www.pland.gov.hk. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ "Wilson Trail Stage 3 (Backwards) Hike". Time Out Hong Kong. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
External links
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