The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department today launched the “Unlocking Hong Kong Trail” hiking challenge to commemorate the trail’s 40th anniversary.

Eight checkpoints have been set up along the trail for hikers to collect e-badges while learning about the unique features of each section as they hike.

The Hong Kong Trail, divided into eight sections and spanning 50 km, is the most hiker-friendly of the city’s four long-distance hiking trails.

Starting at Victoria Peak and ending at Big Wave Bay, it traverses five country parks. Section 1 at Victoria Peak offers spectacular views of Victoria Harbour and is part of the “Four Peaks” tourism project under the Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots.

From today until February 28, 2026, people can register for the challenge on the event website. To collect e-badges, they should visit the eight checkpoints, scan QR codes with their smartphones, then answer questions about the trail to “unlock” each checkpoint.

Those who successfully unlock all eight checkpoints during the event period will receive commemorative prizes while stocks last.

The department advised participants to hike with friends or family members.