To celebrate the 40^th anniversary of the establishment of Hong Kong Trail, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) organises the “Unlocking Hong Kong Trail” Hiking Challenge during the 2025-26 hiking season, guiding you through the rolling hills of Hong Kong Island, to appreciate Hong Kong Trail's scenery and understand its rich cultural history.

From November 2025 to February 2026, the AFCD organises the “Unlocking Hong Kong Trail” Hiking Challenge, encouraging nature lovers to hike through Hong Kong Trail, to learn about its unique scenery, biodiversity and history. The hiking challenge consists of 8 checkpoints, with one checkpoint in every section of Hong Kong Trail, introducing their unique features.

Participants should read through the Event Information, plan their visits to Hong Kong Trail based on their physical fitness and hiking experience. Participants should register for an event account, and visit the checkpoints at Hong Kong Trail. At each checkpoint, participants will need to answer a question about the fun facts of Hong Kong Trail by scanning the QR code at the checkpoint panel using their mobile phones (with location services turned on). Upon answering the question correctly, participants have successfully “unlocked” that checkpoint and can collect a corresponding e-badge. Hikers will be awarded a set of 8 commemorative pin badges and a towel (limited quantity, while stocks last) upon completing all checkpoints. Let's hike Hong Kong Trail to unlock and appreciate its uniqueness in this hiking season!