The not-so-tough route up to Tough Guy Peak.
under 5km
JIAOKENG HIKING TRAIL TO QINGTIANGANG (礁坑古道)
Forested ridges, wide open grasslands, cows - this short hike has lots to offer.
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.
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.
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.
LINKOU TAIPING COASTAL TRAIL (林口太平沿海步道)
A simple lazy afternoon walk for when you want to get out but don't want to go too far.
XINLIAO WATERFALL TRAIL (新寮瀑布)
A super short amble to an impressive waterfall.
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