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Erziping Trail

二子坪步道

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Alternative spellings:
Erziping Accessible Trail
Erziping Barrier-Free Trail

About this trail

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 ponds, grassland, mountain views and rich seasonal butterfly life.

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:
From MRT Taipei Main Station (Exit M1)
1) Take Bus 260 toward Yangmingshan and get off at Yangmingshan Bus Terminal.
2) Transfer to Bus 108, a circular shuttle bus, and get off at Erziping.

From MRT Jiantan Station or MRT Shilin Station (Red Line)
1) Take Bus R5 or Bus 260 toward Yangmingshan and get off at Yangmingshan Bus Terminal.
2) Transfer to Bus 108, a circular shuttle bus, and get off at Erziping.

From MRT Beitou Station(Red Line)
1) Take Bus 230 or Bus S9 toward Yangmingshan and get off at Yangmingshan Bus Terminal.
2) Transfer to Bus 108, a circular shuttle bus, and get off at Erziping.

By Car

Trailhead:
Navigate to “Erziping Visitor Center” on Google Maps. Limited parking is available nearby.

Planning essentials

Distance
1.8 km
Duration
2h
Trail type
out-and-back
Difficulty
Easy ⓘ
Location
Taipei
Elevation Gain
40 m
Max elevation
850 m
Min elevation
810 m
National Park Permit
NO
Police Permit
NO
Public Transport
YES