St. Marian's Hiking Trail, also known more recently as Matcha Mountain is a well known trail in Yilan's Jiaoxi District. It's a big climb with views that are guaranteed to make you glad you made the effort.
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NIULIAOPU to TOUGH GUY PEAK (牛寮埔 / 硬漢嶺)
The not-so-tough route up to Tough Guy Peak.
JIAOKENG HIKING TRAIL TO QINGTIANGANG (礁坑古道)
Forested ridges, wide open grasslands, cows - this short hike has lots to offer.
XIAO NANGANG HILL TRAIL (小南港山步道)
Xiao Nangang Hill is a peaceful, scenic wander within walking distance of the MRT.
JIANTAN MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL (劍潭山步道)
Easily accessible by MRT and bus, this trail gives you a glimpse of weekend entertainment in modern-day Taipei and touches on both its military history and present.
QILONG HISTORIC TRAIL (騎龍古道)
Road walking with a view in Hsinchu County.
GALAHE NATURAL HOT SPRING (嘎拉賀溫泉)
Let nature indulge you in this wild hot spring.
QIXINGLING TRAIL (七星領步道)
A gentle hike with expansive views over Yilan Plain.
MOUNT DATONG TRAIL (大同山步道)
A cultural stroll through hillside temples and graveyards.
TEAPOT MOUNTAIN (茶壺山)
Teapot Mountain is an easy climb among stunning coastal mountain scenery.
WU LIAO JIAN (五寮尖)
A very exciting full body hiking experience with great views and challenging climbs.
QIXING SHAN (七星山)
An exciting hike through the uplands of Yangmingshan National Park with the promise of a hotspring soak for your feet at the end.
SCHOLARS’ HIKING TRAIL LOOP (秀才登山步道)
Short and simple walk with views over Taoyuan's Yangmei District.
CUEI LAKE AND NEIGOU SHAN TRAIL (翠湖/內溝山步道)
Fun scramble through a hidden valley just to the east of Taipei.
LUBI MOUNTAIN THERE-AND-BACK (魯壁山)
This climb is a great way to stretch your legs after getting carsick on all those windy mountain roads.
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