Tate's Cairn, Mountain summit in Sha Tin District, Hong Kong.
Description
Tate's Cairn is a 577-meter peak along the Kowloon Ridge within Ma On Shan Country Park, offering views across surrounding mountains. The terrain features steep slopes covered with trees and shrubs, and from the summit you can see across multiple mountain ranges.
History
The mountain first appeared on colonial maps during the 1860s and was named after George Passman Tate, a surveyor who mapped Hong Kong in 1899. This early cartographic work was part of British efforts to survey the newly acquired territory.
Culture
Locals call this summit Tai Lo Shan or Big Brother Mountain, and it marks a transition point between two sections of the MacLehose Trail. The mountain serves as a meeting point where hikers change directions on their longer journeys.
Practical
The summit is accessible via Sha Tin Pass Road, with MTR service to Wong Tai Sin station and minibus 18M providing access to the trail. The route is popular on weekends and clear days, so starting early helps avoid crowds.
Did you know?
A weather observatory sits at the summit, recording temperature and rainfall data continuously over many years to track local climate patterns. This gives the peak scientific importance alongside its role as a hiking destination.
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