Mount Parker is the second-highest peak () on

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, after

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(). It is the 40th highest peak of the territory of

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Name

It is named after Admiral of the Fleet Sir William Parker, 1st Baronet, of Shenstone.

Environment

Ecology

A rare native tree, the Hong Kong camellia ('' Camellia hongkongensis''), can be found growing on Mount Parker, while another species, Crapnell's camellia ('' Camellia crapnelliana''), was first discovered on the peak.

Road Restrictions

Much of the mountain is in a protected

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area. The roads that go up this mountain are access-restricted. Motorcycles, cars, bicycles, electric scooters without a special permit are not allowed on these roads, and the people who are caught may incur a penalty.

Gallery

File:柏架山山頂景色.jpg, View from the top of Mount Parker toward

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and Tseung Kwan O in September 2019 File:Sam Ka Tsuen Typhoon Shelter 03.jpg, Mount Parker viewed from

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in 2008

Name

Environment

Ecology

Road Restrictions

Gallery

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