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Hehuan North Peak Trail

合歡北峰步道

Hehuan North Peak Trail
Photo credit: Aeon
Alternative spellings:
Mt. Hehuan North Peak
Hehuanshan North Peak

About this trail

Endless bamboo grasslands, spring rhododendron blooms, panoramic mountain views, and stunning sunrise and sunset scenery make Hehuan North Peak a favorite among hikers.

Trail condition

Scrambling Walking only
How much hands-on movement is required?

No hands-on climbing is normally required.

Exposure Low exposure
How serious are the consequences of a fall?

No significant exposed sections or dangerous drop-offs.

Navigation Easy to follow
How easy is the route to follow?

The trail is well defined and generally easy to follow.

Getting there

By Public Transport

Trailhead:
1) Go to Puli Bus Station.
2) Take Nantou Bus 6658, 6659, or 6664 (南投客運) toward Cingjing / Cuifeng and get off at “Cingjing Guest House.” (國民賓館)
3) Transfer to Bus 6658A toward Hehuanshan and get off at the “Xiaofengkou.” (小風口)
4) From Xiaofengkou, search for “Hehuanshan North Peak Trail” on Google Maps and follow the walking directions to the trailhead.

By Car

Trailhead:
1) Navigate to “Xiaofengkou Second Parking” (小風口停車場) on Google Maps.Limited parking is available.
2) From the parking lot, search for “Hehuanshan North Peak Trail” on Google Maps and follow the walking directions to the trailhead.

History & culture

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Planning essentials

Distance
2 km
Duration
3h
Trail type
out-and-back
Difficulty
Moderate ⓘ
Location
Nantou, Hualien
Elevation Gain
470 m
Max elevation
3422 m
Min elevation
2950 m
National Park Permit
NO
Police Permit
NO
Public Transport
YES