Lion Rock is a 495-meter-high mountain, characterised by rugged escarpments on the west side. Viewed from a distance, it resembles a lion sitting regally with its head facing west, as if to guard Hong Kong. Lion Rock is edged by traditional stone trails both on the east and west sides. Pick one of the major walking trails for the day: MacLehose, Wilson, Eagle's Nest and Hung Mui Kuk Nature Trails all pass through the park.