If you are a hiking beginner like me, you can follow this trails map and go to explore with me!
This is a guide for some beautiful trails in Taiwan. The island features natural splendor, so you can find a lot of wonderful scenery in these trails.
I select 5 trails for hiking beginners.
These trails are easy to get and not too hard for people do not have many hiking experience. Although these trails is easy, they still have the breathtaking views and really worthy to visit!
You don’t have to equip too much, and can finish each trails in about 2 to 3 hours.
1. Dakeng Trail No.4
Dakeng Trail # 4 is a 3.8 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Taichung City. The trail is made of wooden ladder-like rungs and ropes, and the scenery of the top is amazing!
※Distance: 1.9(3.8) km(rounded)
※Elevation: 470~850m
※Time required: 2 hr 40 mins(rounded)
※Route Type: Out & Back
2. Mt. Qixing Trail
Mount Qixing Park Loop is a 3.1 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located in YangMingshan National Park which is a popular spot in Taipei!
※Distance: 3.1 km
※Elevation: 743~902 m
※Time required: 1 hr 35 mins
※Route Type: Loop
3. Eryanping Trail
The entrance to Eryanping Trail is located at the 53.5km mark on Provincial Highway 18. There is a viewing platform at the entrance. In the winter, there’s a chance you’ll see cloud falls and sea of clouds!
※Distance: 1(2) km(rounded)
※Elevation: 1248~1454 m
※Time required: 2 hr(rounded)
※Route Type: Out & Back
4. University Pond Trail
This is a smooth trail for all ages. It’s a loop trip to the University Pond.
Originally, University Pond was created to keep logs moist. Later, the pond became the representative landmark of Xitou. The pond is frog heaven in spring and summer.
※Distance: 4.3 km
※Elevation: 1075~1155 m
※Time required: 1 hr 30 mins
※Route Type: Loop
5. Lantan(Holland Lake) Trail
Lantan is a lake in the suburban of Chiyi City, and surrounded by hills. This trails lead to the rear hills of Holland Lake. The ambiance in the trail is really quiet and peace. It’s a good place for relaxing~
※Distance: 4.5 km
※Elevation: 80~150m
※Time required: 1 hr 20 mins
※Route Type: Loop
More pictures in my profile. Thanks for reading.If you have other hiking trails you love, I hope you can share with me! Either in Taiwan or in your country~
I plan to go hiking in other country someday. ?
Google maps link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NhHcCeEWy8xf33MW3Oyy3NMlm-W-P2Pe&usp=sharing