The Ninety-Nine Peak Trail in Nantou is a short hike that can be completed within a couple of hours. It has been voted as one of the six best trails in Nantou and takes hikers through some geographically interesting terrain.
MODERATE HIKES IN TAIWAN
MOUNTAINS to SEA GREENWAY DAY 6 (山海圳國家級綠道D6)
Day six on the MSTW was a long day which mixed road walking with old indigenous trading routes. Highlights along the way are the slice of paradise that is Danaiku Nature Ecological Park, and the many rope bridges of Limei Refuge Trail.
MOUNTAINS to SEA GREENWAY DAY 5 (山海圳國家級綠道D5)
Day five on the MSTW was a short day, but it marks a distinct change as the scenery segues from the flatter and more engineered landscape of the Canal Trail section to the wilder and steeper surroundings of the Tribal Trail section.
DEVIL’S CAVE and STONE BAMBOO SHOOT PEAK (魔神仔洞/石筍尖)
This odd little loop in New Taipei's Pingxi District is a thrilling mix of climbing, views, and old mining remains.
MOUNTAINS to SEA GREENWAY DAY 4 (山海圳國家級綠道D4)
Day four on the MSTW carries you from the tail of Zengwen Reservoir to if not its mouth, then at least its shoulder. The day ends in Dapu, which is the last large settlement before you enter the mountainous villages of the Tsou People.
TEFUYE HISTORIC TRAIL (特富野古道)
Tefuye Historic Trail has been reinvented several times over the years. It started off as a hunting and trading route for the Tsou aboriginals who live in the region. Later, the Japanese turned it into a logging railway, and now it has a third life as a much-loved hiking trail.
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.
MOUNTAINS to SEA GREENWAY DAY 3 (山海圳國家級綠道D3)
Day three on the MSTW sees you follow the Canal Trail further inland as you retrace the route taken by Hatta Yoichi and his team of engineers as they planned out how to transport water from Zengwen Reservoir to the dry plains below.
NANYA MOUNTAIN and FRONT TEETH ROCKS (南雅山/門牙岩)
This exciting trail on Taiwan's northeastern coast offers hikers sea views, fun climbs, and some interesting rock formations.
LULIN MOUNTAIN and LINZHI MOUNTAIN (鹿林山/林趾山)
This scenic and permit-free walk offers hikers the chance to enjoy the beauty of Yushan National Park without having to plan the trip months in advance.
MUMA HISTORIC TRAIL (木馬古道)
Muma Historic Trail is one of several hiking trails located within the bounds of Daxueshan National Forest Recreation Area. Being neither the longest, nor the shortest, not the easiest, nor the toughest walk in the park it presents a pleasant, middle-of-the-pack hike for anyone hoping to explore the area.
SANXING MOUNTAIN (三星山)
The Mount Sanxing Trail is a steep and pretty walk through varied forest landscapes to the highest summit within the boundaries of Taiping National Forest Recreation Area.
MIANYUE LINE (眠月線)
The Mianyue Line hike has to be one of the most photographed hikes in Taiwan. Kilometre after kilometre of trestle bridges, mossy tracks, and abandoned tunnels stretch out through beautiful old forests, high up in the clear air of Chiayi. It is not hard to see why this hike has become popular.
YINGZAI PEAK and CHAOYIN CAVE TEMPLE (鷹仔尖/觀音山潮音洞)
This short but strenuous walk in New Taipei's Wugu District offers steep ascents, lots of temples, and (in the right season) cherry blossom and black kites.
RAKNUS SELU TRAIL – DAY 14 (樟之細路D14)
Day 14 was the final day of hiking on the Raknus Selu Trail's main A route. We passed through many orchards and were rewarded with our first ever sighting of a pangolin.
Taiwan Trails and Tales 