River Crag |

General

Six bolted mid-grade routes on a crag in a stunning setting next to a large waterfall, with a well placed pool to cool off in once you’re done with climbing.

Take a 70 m rope if possible as a 60m is not long enough for some routes. Bring lots of water or a filter.

Access

From Tung Chung MTR, take a short taxi ride from the stand near Exit D and tell the driver to go to Wong Lung Hang road, New Tung Chung Hang village. The taxi driver can take you along the road, past the village to a gate. Alternatively you can take a minibus from Tung Chung to the village and walk about 15 minutes to the end of the paved road.

The hike up the river has a lot of scrambling over boulders and is a bit more difficult when there is a lot of water or the rocks are wet after a heavy rain. Flash floods are also a consideration in the summer. It takes about an hour to hike up to the crag and you will see the large wall on the left appear soon after climbing up and over the large pool and waterfall.

When facing the lower waterfall, take the small dirt trail on the left which will lead you to the base of the climbs. The fixed rope approach to the right of the waterfall will lead you to a hairier free solo approach.

Decent from the base of the crag is best done using the rappel rings down the small waterfall. Whilst this means you and some of your gear getting wet, it is decidedly safer that attempting to down climb – its also a great fun way to end your day!