Day Hikes from Taipei

16 trails found

Datun Main Peak Trail

大屯主峰步道

One of the most iconic trails in Yangmingshan National Park, known for its volcanic scenery, seasonal silvergrass, and expansive summit views.

Xiangshan (Mt. Elephant) Hiking Trail

象山親山步道

Taipei

Xiangshan is one of Taipei’s best-known urban hikes, climbing stone steps through subtropical forest to sandstone viewpoints with close-up views of Taipei 101 and the…

Hushan (Mt. Tiger) Hiking Trail

虎山親山步道

Taipei

Hushan offers a quieter urban hike through sandstone steps, shaded forest and the Hushan stream ecosystem. Several viewpoints frame Taipei 101, while the moist valley…

Erziping Trail

二子坪步道

Taipei

Erziping Trail is a broad, gentle and accessible forest path in Yangmingshan National Park, leading from Erziping Visitor Center to an open volcanic basin with…

Lengqing Trail

冷擎步道

Taipei

Lengqing Trail is an easy link between Lengshuikeng and Qingtiangang, crossing forest, the Jingshan Suspension Bridge and gentle grassland. Along the way are volcanic features,…

Zhuzihu Trail

竹子湖環狀步道

Taipei

Zhuzihu Trail loops through the farming landscape of Zhuzihu, linking flower fields, small streams and rural roads beneath Yangmingshan’s volcanic peaks. It is especially popular…

Qingtiangang Trail

擎天崗環形步道

Taipei

Qingtiangang Trail features a gentle loop across expansive grasslands, where visitors can enjoy scenic mountain views, grazing water buffalo, and a relaxing walk perfect for…

Jinmianshan Hiking Trail

金面山親山步道

Taipei

Jinmianshan Hiking Trail is a short but adventurous urban hike featuring large sandstone slabs, rope-assisted scrambling, Qing-era quarry remains, and the famous Scissors Rock viewpoint…

Juansi Waterfall Trail

絹絲瀑布步道

Taipei

Juansi Waterfall Trail climbs through a cool, humid forest valley from Jingshan Road toward Qingtiangang, passing an old irrigation channel and the slender Juansi Waterfall…

Old Tianmu Hiking Trail

天母古道親山步道

Taipei

Old Tianmu Hiking Trail follows a historic water-supply route between Tianmu and Yangmingshan, climbing beside a large black pipeline before entering shaded forest with birds,…