At just 3.7 kilometres for a round trip, this short and steep but thoroughly rewarding hike in Nantou's Zhongliao Townships has great birdlife and views over the railway town of Jiji and beyond on a clear day.
小白岳
觀音山步道
觀音山從新北市八里和五股區的淡水河岸拔地而起。它的綽號是硬漢嶺，因為攀爬此山以前被用作軍警人員的強化訓練活動，對於不熟悉台灣陡峭階梯的人來說，很容易理解原因。
MOUNT XIZHOU (溪洲山)
Climbing Taoyuan's Mount Xizhou—one of Taiwan's 100 Minor Peaks—is a pleasant half-day adventure on the northern edge of Shimen Reservoir. The shady trail winds up through a series of forest clearings and is a popular exercise spot for local retirees.