The Morning Trail is a popular uphill hike linking the Hong Kong University area to Victoria Peak on Hong Kong Island. This 2.7 km trail basically follows Hatton Road and ascends around 100 metres before linking up with Lugard Road. It then follows a flat semi circle path around the south side of the Peak until reaching Victoria Gap - the popular sightseeing area where you find the Peak Tower and Peak Galleria.

The Morning Trail is well-paved, a steady uphill route through wooded and rural areas with a fair amount of vegetation. It lacks the impressive viewpoints you will find at higher elevations along Lugard Road but is a good opportunity for a bit of exercise for those planning to visit the Peak.

There are some interesting heritage attractions along the Morning Trail potentially worth stopping to see. These include the 1903 City of Victory Boundary Stone situated along the trail, around 400 metres north of Kotewall Road. War Enthusiasts may want to stop at Pinewood Battery, which is around half way up the trail. Here you can see and learn about war relics left from Hong Kong's highest coastal defence battery of the early 20th-century.

All in all, allow 90-120 minutes to complete the full Morning Trail circuit if you are walking upward. It can be completed in around 60-75 minutes if going down. If you stop at the Pinewood Battery, give yourself another 15-30 minutes as well.