High Junk Peak

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
Elevation	344 m (1,129 ft) Hong Kong Principal Datum
Coordinates	22°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

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.

The High Junk Peak Country Trail runs through the foot of High Junk Peak, west of the Summit. There 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

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.

External links

• High Junk Peak Country Trail Archived 2019-10-26 at the Wayback Machine

See also

• List of mountains, peaks and hills in Hong Kong
• Miu Tsai Tun
• Clear Water Bay Country Park