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Best trails in Yushan National Park

Best trails in Yushan National Park

4.7(538 reviews)

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Want to find the best trails in Yushan National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 11 great trails for hiking and walking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 659 to 6,292 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Yushan National Park.

Top trails

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#1 - Yushan
4.8(140)
•Hard
•15.5 mi
Peak bag the highest mountain (3,952 m / 12,966 ft.) in Taiwan, also known as one of the "Asian Triologies." Yushan is located in central Taiwan and is the highest mountain in Taiwan and the fourth highest mountain on the island. Yushan is not only popular among Taiwanese hikers. Many international peak baggers also summit it together with Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia and Mount Fuji in Japan to collect the special "Asian Trilogy" experience. To summit Yushan, you must attain a permit from...
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#2 - Paiyun Lodge via Yushan Trailhead
4.8(165)
•Hard
•4.8 mi
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#3 - Yushan Main Trail and North Peak
4.8(52)
•Hard
•5.1 mi
4
#4 - Yushan Front Peak
4.8(31)
•Hard
•3.9 mi
Also known as Jade Mountain, Mount Yu, and Mount Jade.
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#5 - Walami Trail
4.7(45)
•Hard
•2.8 mi
•Est. 1h 39m
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#6 - Linzhi Mountain Trail
4.8(36)
•Moderate
•7.2 mi
•Est. 4h 22m
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#7 - Taguanshan
4.6(24)
•Hard
•2.6 mi
•Est. 2h 50m
Taguan Shan/ Taguan Mountain/ Mount Taguan (塔關山) is a popular mountain peak in Yushan National Park. This mountain is accessible via the highway of Southern Cross-Island Highway. Due to its location, along with three other peaks (Guanshanling, Guanshan, Kuhanuosin), they're known as the “Southern Cross-Island F4.” The route to the peak is steep and should not be done during bad weather. Taguanshan is one of the shorter trails, however a permit is required to hike the mountain. Visitors can...
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#8 - Yunlong Waterfall
4.4(20)
•Hard
•5.0 mi
•Est. 3h 41m
Yunlong Waterfall / Cloud Dragon Waterfall (雲龍瀑布)
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#9 - Walami Short Trail
4.7(10)
•Moderate
•2.7 mi
•Est. 1h 41m
Walami Short Trail (瓦拉米步道) This is one of the Taiwan National Trails. This trail will lead you to Taiwan Bear country and it is also the the habitat of the Formosa Black Bear.
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#10 - Dongbu Shan
4.8(6)
•Moderate
•1.5 mi
•Est. 1h 8m
Dongbu Shan (東埔山)
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Trail reviews for Yushan National Park

962 trailgoers Busiest in April
Michiel Remmerswaal
Dec 26, 2024•Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat conditionsGreat views

Amazing trip, amazing views. Clouds and mists came in from noon so go early. Last kilometer up is tough, will take at least an hour (after first part being extremely easy). Tip, you can take a small van for 100 dollar to skip the road part of the trail until the yushan trailhead

Difficulty: Strenuous
Yushan Front Peak
Mark Cai
Nov 9, 2024•Hiking
Great conditionsGreat views

Permit required for all hikers, if staying at Dongpu Lodge and leaving before 0630 there is no transportation to the trailhead. 0300: Left Dongpu Lodge 0400: Started at Takata Trailhead 0715: Arrived at Paiyun Lodge 0800: Began push to Yushan Main Peak 0930: Summited Yushan 1000: Back down to Paiyun Lodge 1100: Arrived back at Paiyun Lodge 1145: Began to downhike 1445: Arrived back at Takata Trailhead

Paiyun Lodge via Yushan Trailhead
Susan P
Oct 18, 2024
Not crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Two day itinerary! Day 1. We took a shuttle to Dongpu lodge, then walked to the rangers office. From the rangers office, we took a second shuttle to the Yushan trailhead. To help us acclimate, we took our time hiking up to Paiyun lodge. - 1300: Started at Yushan trailhead - 1630: Arrived at Paiyun lodge - 1700: Dinner and given sleeping bags Day 2: - 0145: Woke up - 0230: Started climb - 0400: Summited - 0645: Returned to Paiyun lodge - 0730: Break and breakfast - 1000: Returned to Yushan trailhead Things to know- bring toilet paper, they don’t have any at the lodge. Gloves are a must because the chains at the summit pyramid are very cold. Logistics can be challenging. Be sure to have all shuttles/buses planned out ahead of time. There is only one bus that leaves from dongpu area back to Alishan at 1015. After that, ride options are limited and doing a 20km walk back to town after a summit doesn’t sound pleasant.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Yushan National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Yushan National Park is Yushan, which has a 4.8 star rating from 140 reviews. This trail is 15.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 6,292 ft.

What is the longest trail in Yushan National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Yushan National Park is Yushan. This trail is estimated to be 15.5 mi long.

How many trails are in Yushan National Park?

There are 11 trails in Yushan National Park. These trails have an average 4.7-star rating from 538 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Yushan National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Yushan National Park has you covered. Yushan boasts the most elevation gain with 6,292 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Paiyun Lodge via Yushan Trailhead, which will get you 3,024 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Yushan National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 camping trails in Yushan National Park and the most popular is Yushan with an average 4.8 star rating from 140 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Yushan National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 biking trail in Yushan National Park which is Linzhi Mountain Trail with an average 4.8 star rating from 36 community reviews.

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