So you want to hike Pingxi Historic Trail (坪溪古道)? Let’s take a quick minute to learn about this historic and culturally significant trail in Taiwan. The Pingxi Historic Trail was once an important travel route in northern Taiwan.
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Hiking Shitoushan (獅頭山) in Hsinchu
Shitoushan (獅頭山) is listed at #029 of the Xiao Bai Yue (小百岳). Located in Nanzhuang (南庄) in Hsinchu County (新竹縣), hiking Lion’s Head Mountain is an easy hike that offers easy hiking (essentially walking) and visits to temples in Taiwan’s Tri-Mountain Scenic Areas.
#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.
#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.
#015 – Mt. Dongjunda 東郡大山 – 3,617m
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.
#014 – Mt. Nanhuda East Peak 南湖大山東峰 – 3,639m
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.
#013 – Mt. Dashuiku 大水窟山 – 3,643m
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.
#012 – Mt. Guan 關山 – 3,668m
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.
#011 – Mt. Zhongyangjian 中央尖山 – 3,698m
At 3,698m, Mt. Zhongyangjian (中央尖山) has a reputation in the Taiwanese hiking community as being one of the most dangerous and difficult mountains to climb. While it is true it’s not easy to get to, it’s also one of our favorites.
Mt. Zhongyangjian (中央尖山) is ranked #011 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
#010 – Snow Mountain N. Peak 雪山北峰 – 3,703m
The North Peak of Snow Mountain (雪山北峰) stands at 3,703m and lies on the north ridge of Snow Mountain’s Main Peak.
Typically, it’s too far out of the way for most hikers to do as part of the normal 2 or 3-day ascent to Snow Mountain’s Main Peak.
Snow Mountain North Peak is ranked #010 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.