Located on the notoriously difficult Ganzhouwan Traverse (干卓萬斷), Mt. Zhuosheda (3,369m) is the last of four peaks on one of the four hardest routes in Taiwan.
Mt. Zhuosheda is ranked #40 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
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#039 – Mt. Bilu 畢祿山 – 3,370m
Known locally as one of the four “spicy” peaks, Mt. Bilu (畢祿山) is known as a challenging yet enjoyable entry-level Bai Yue.
Centrally located in the small village of Dayuling (大禹嶺), Mt. Bilu is located not far from the Hehuanshan area.
Mt. Bilu is ranked #39 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
#038 – Mt. Nanyu 南玉山 – 3,379m
One of the four Bai Yue on the rear section of Jade Mountain, Mt. Nanyu (南玉山) is 3,379m and is the only isolated peak that requires a dedicated day just to get out and back to it.
Mt. Nanyu is ranked #38 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
#037 – Hehuan Main Peak 合歡主峰 – 3,417m
One of the easiest of the peaks in the Hehuan Area, the trail to Hehuan Main Peak (合歡主峰) is paved and mild, making it a great peak for someone looking to make their first Bai Yue ascent.
Mt. Hehuan Main Peak is ranked #37 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
#036 – Hehuan East Peak 合歡東峰 – 3,419m
One of the shortest of the Hehuan Peaks, Hehuan East Peak (合歡東峰) is located at the top of a short, simple trail and at 3,419m is one of the most famous peaks for viewing alpine flowers in Taiwan.
Mt. Hehuan East Peak is ranked #36 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
#035 – Mt. Xiaobajian 小霸尖山 – 3,419m
The little brother of Mt. Dabajian, Mt. Xiaobajian (小霸尖山) is special and significant in its own right.
At 3,419m, it is located slightly past Mt. Dabajian, hikers have the opportunity to walk over the famous ILOVEYOU platform, where local Taiwanese often spell out cute messages or pictures with small stone.
Mt. Xiaobajian is ranked #035 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
#034 – Hehuan North Peak 合歡北峰 – 3,422m
Insanely beautiful, easily climbed, and with no permit requirements, it’s quite possible that Hehuan North Peak (合歡北峰), at 4,422m, could be the most popular Bai Yue in Taiwan.
Mt. Hehuan North Peak is ranked #034 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
#033 – Mt. Maxi 馬西山 – 3,443m
Located shortly past the famously beautiful Mabu Valley Cabin (馬布谷山屋) on the Mabolasi Traverse Route (馬博橫斷), Mt. Maxi (馬西山) reaches 3,443m high and is sandwiched between two of the most beautiful and isolated mountain valleys in Taiwan.
Mt. Maxi is ranked #033 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
#032 – Mt. Baba 巴巴山 – 3,448m
At 3,448m, Mt. Baba (巴巴山) is typically hiked towards the end of the fourth day on the 6 or 7-day loop of the North First Section of Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range (北一段).
Mt. Baba is ranked #032 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
#031 – Mt. Wuming 無明山 – 3,449m
At 3,449m Mt. Wuming (無明山), also known as “No-Name” mountain, is centrally located on the North Second Section Route (北二段) and requires climbing up near vertical cliffs on either side to reach it.
Mt. Wuming is ranked #031 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.