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.
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.
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.
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.
RESEVOIR LOOP IN TAOYUAN (桃園大圳)
Short, easy-access walk around a reservoir for days when you're not up for climbing a mountain.
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