The Trail has ten Sections, varying from 5 to 16 kilometres -- though most cover about 10 kilometres. The Trail begins at Pak Tam Chung, winds through Sai Kung Peninsula, then turns south to the Kowloon hills. From Shing Mun it runs north towards Tai Mo Shan, where it turns west and continues towards Tuen Mun. Some Sections of the MacLehose Trail are surfaced roads, but most follow hillside paths. Hiking conditions are mostly easy to moderate, with only a few sections needing strenuous effort. The MacLehose Trail is well signposted, and Country Park facilities are sited at its key points.
