Best trails in Shei-Pa National Park

The Xueshan involves long sections of scrambling on narrow, crumbling ridges with sheer drops on either side. The journey connects several of Taiwan's highest peaks. The scenery is a breathtaking panorama of the high alpine world. An advanced-level mountaineering permit from Shei-Pa National Park must be secured well in advance.

This trail involves a steep climb characterized by thousands of stone and wooden steps that lead up to the Qika Cabin. The path ascends through a cool, dense sub-alpine forest of native Taiwan Hemlock trees. From Xueshan East Peak, you get a panoramic view of the Holy Ridge—the massive, jagged ridgeline connecting the major peaks of the Central Mountain Range. A mandatory permit from both the National Park and the police is required to hike this route.

This trail walks through a beautiful, cool sub-alpine forest characterized by towering Taiwan Red Pine and Taiwan Hemlock trees. The trail runs alongside the Taoshan Stream, providing the soothing sound of rushing water throughout the walk. The path culminates at the impressive Taoshan Waterfall, a large cascade that plunges over a rock face into a pool below. From the upper trail sections, hikers are rewarded with views of the surrounding Xueshan Range (Snow Mountain Range).

Wuling Quadruple Mountains refer to the four famous mountains－Pintian Mountain, Chihyou Mountain, Tao Mountain, and Kalahei Mountain －from west to east. This ridge composed of four mountains is part of Xue Mountain Range extending northeast. The reason that it's named Wuling Quadruple Mountains Trail is because this trail starts from Wuling Farm. The peach-shaped mountain, Tao Mountain, impresses every visitor by its conspicuous outlook.

This trail consists of a wide, relatively flat, and decommissioned unpaved road that winds through a lush, high-altitude forest. The road is lined with towering Taiwan Red Cypresses and hemlocks, some of which are hundreds of years old, creating a cathedral-like canopy. At the end of the road, hikers reach the scenic Madara River. The trail is a haven for biodiversity. Hikers are frequently rewarded with sightings of Swinhoe’s Pheasants, Formosan Macaques, and the rare Guanwu Salamander near...

This trail features a steady elevation gain as it climbs through the misty forest. The terrain consists of a well-defined mix of compacted soil, wooden planks, and natural root stairs created by the towering cedar trees. The trail can become slippery after rain due to the clay-rich soil and moss-covered roots. Along the route, hikers are rewarded with a rich diversity of high-altitude flora, including various ferns and wild orchids.

This trail consists of a series of steep, forested zigzags through dense hemlock and pine forests. As hikers reach the upper ridgeline, the path transitions into a dramatic stone waterfall, a field of large, moss-covered boulders that requires careful balance and scrambling to navigate. From the summit, hikers are rewarded with a 360-degree view that includes the barrel-shaped Mt. Dabajian and the massive cirque of Snow Mountain Main Peak.

This trail begins at the Guanwu National Forest Park. Dabiao Jianshan is located in the snow-capped mountains of Taiwan, at the northern end of the holy ridge line. Its mountains are suddenly uplifted, and the dangerous peaks are lonely. It looks like a large barrel of wine, and the cliffs are not covered by grass. The mountain shape is cold and daunting. Taiwan Atayal The Saisiya aborigines firmly believe that Dabiao Jianshan is the birthplace of its ancestors and has always been a holy...

The terrain is a well-maintained, mostly paved mountain road that winds through a high-altitude cloud forest. The environment is frequently immersed in thick, ethereal fog, giving the area its name "Guanwu" (Mist Gazing). On clear days, you can clearly see the barrel-shaped Dabajian Mountain. The road passes through a rare high-altitude ecosystem home to the Guanwu Salamander, the Taiwan Sassafras, and vibrant Wusheh Cherry blossoms.

This trail begins with a walk through towering Japanese Cedar plantations and mossy boulders, crossing the crystal-clear Fengmei River. The final section of the summit transitions into a technical rock scramble involving vertical sections with fixed ropes and exposed tree roots. Hikers are rewarded with sightings of abandoned logging railway tracks and old pipe roads that snaked through the trunks during the Japanese colonial era. From the triangulation point, you are rewarded with a...