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High Junk Peak (Chinese: 釣魚翁; lit. 'Kingfisher') is a mountain inside Clear Water Bay Country Park, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong, with a height of 344 metres (1,129 ft).

High Junk Peak, Hong Kong
釣魚翁
View of High Junk Peak from Miu Tsai Tun
Highest point
Elevation344 m (1,129 ft)
Hong Kong Principal Datum 
Coordinates22°17′44.9″N 114°17′9.02″E
Geography
High Junk Peak, Hong Kong
Location of High Junk Peak in Hong Kong
Location Hong Kong



Geography


High Junk Peak
High Junk Peak
Miu Tsai Tun (middle) and nearby High Junk Peak (right)
Miu Tsai Tun (middle) and nearby High Junk Peak (right)

High Junk Peak is the highest peak in the Clear Water Bay Peninsula region. To the north lies a mountain called Miu Tsai Tun.[1]

The High Junk Peak Country Trail runs through the foot of High Junk Peak, west of the Summit. The are no roads that lead to the summit. The trails to the summit are rather rocky and steep, and not maintained by the government, so proper hiking footwear is advisable.

High Junk Peak is considered by hikers as one of the three sharp peaks in Hong Kong because of its precipitous incline.


Geology


Geological map of Hong Kong showing the distribution of faults and different rock types in Hong Kong. High Junk Peak is in the Green area (Volcanic Rock) in Eastern New Territories
Geological map of Hong Kong showing the distribution of faults and different rock types in Hong Kong. High Junk Peak is in the Green area (Volcanic Rock) in Eastern New Territories

High Junk Peak is formed by Volcanic rocks, like many of the tallest mountains in Hong Kong, such as Tai Mo Shan. Some shorter mountains in Hong Kong are formed by older Granitic rocks.


References


  1. "High Junk Peak Country Trail".



See also





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