Outdoor and Adventure Travel in Taiwan
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.
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.
Mt. Dongjunda 東郡大山 reaches 3,617m and is located along one of the four hardest routes in Taiwan, The South Third Section (南三段) Route, is without a doubt the longest and most physically and mentally demanding.
Mt. Dongjunda is ranked #015 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
At 3,639m, The East Peak of Mt. Nanhuda (南湖大山東峰) is located on the North First Section of Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range (北一段) and is surrounded by rocky gravel and scree, and is noticeably devoid of plant life, making it one of the rockiest peaks in the area. Still, it is technically easy and relatively safe, and is suitable for the majority of hikers.
Mt. Nanhuda is ranked #014 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
At 3,668m, Mt. Dashuiku 大水窟山 is located towards the northern end of the South Second Section (南二段).
This isolated mountain’s name roughly translates as “Big Reservoir Mountain”.
Mt. Dashuiku 大水窟山 is ranked #013 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
At 3,668m, Mt. Guan (關山), sometimes referred to as Guanshan, is the highest peak in Southern Taiwan and is located on the South First Section (南一段) of the Central Mountain Range.
Mt. Guan (關山)) is ranked #012 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
Mt. Nanhuda (南湖大山) is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful peaks in Taiwan. In fact, not only is it one of the top 5 “Must Hike” peaks of Taiwan, it was also immortalized in Taiwan’s 2,000NT currency bill.
Mt. Nanhuda is ranked #008 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
If the name Mt. Mabolasi (馬博拉斯山) is mentioned to anyone in the hiking community, usually the reaction is one of incredulity and awe.
This peak is the namesake of the route it is on (Mabolasi Traverse (馬博橫斷)), which is considered one of the longest, most isolated, most difficult routes in Taiwan.
Mt. Mabolasi is ranked #007 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
The traditional trail to Jade Mountain’s main peak comes to a fork roughly 200m below the final summit.
For those wanting a special experience, they can opt to take the less-traveled road to Yushan North Peak (玉山北峰) at this fork.
From this junction, North Peak is roughly 2.5km away (one way), and starts (and finishes) with a very steep gravel field that all hikers must hike up and down.
The ridge itself is relatively easy and if done in the right season, hikers may be lucky enough to see fields of local Yushan Rhododendrons, the most famous mountain flower in Taiwan.
Listed as #004 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
Standing tall at 3,952m, Jade Mountain Main Peak (玉山), (aka Yushan Main Peak) is not only the tallest mountain in Taiwan, but also East Asia. Ingrained in Taiwanese popular consciousness and culture, this peak is the crown jewel of mountains in Taiwan and for many, a life-long goal to climb. Despite being the highest mountainContinue reading “#001 – Yushan Main Peak (玉山) – 3,952m”