Overview & fast facts
Getting to Rhino Rock is less of a hike and more of a rock-climbing, bush-whacking adventure along a picturesque coast. The trail itself is short, only a one-kilometre round-trip hike along the side of Tai Tam Tau on the south end of Stanley. You can tack on a warm-up walk from Stanley Market for a bonus leg burn-out if you’d like, but the entrance point at Stanley Barracks is easily accessible by bus. It only takes half an hour from start to finish, but with all the breathtaking views this trail offers, you could easily spend an hour or more taking photos.
There is no summit to be conquered on this trail, as the highest point is the Che Pau Teng trigonometric marker at about 200 metres above sea level. Once you make it out of the bamboo forest, beautiful panoramic views of Tung Tau Wan out to Tai Tam Bay await you. The trail is steep and treacherous at points, rocky and sandy with no grip, so be sure to wear proper shoes.
Though the mountainside is pleasantly shaded in certain areas, adequate sun protection is definitely needed while you venture about the boulders. If you wear a hat, you’ll be protected from the low-flying eagles that circle the bay as well. All in all, a quick and easy workout for hikers of all levels.
Distance: 1 kilometre approx. 5 kilometres total if you walk to and from Stanley Market
Difficulty: Beginner
Total ascent: 200 metres approx.
Total time: 1 hour approx. including photo-taking time. 2 hours approx. if you walk to and from Stanley Market