Fu Ren Mountain Hiking Trail Introduction
Do you long for an adventure in the pristine natural mountain forest? Are you looking to plan a light hiking trip suitable for both adults and children? The Furen Mountain Trail, located between Laojhuang Road and Yangsheng Golf Course in Yangmei, is the perfect destination! This narrow hilly area was originally a military restricted zone, which was opened to the public after martial law was lifted in 1949. Many hikers have since opened trails, gradually making this place a popular walking spot. At the trailhead on Furen Road, there is a large map showing the elevation along the trail and love sticks available for hikers to use. The trail has an elevation ranging from nearly 600 meters at the ridge, with most areas between 240 to 360 meters, and features a gentle slope. The entire outer trail is about 6 kilometers long and connects the First Mountain, Second Mountain, and the golf course. There are three vertical trails in total: the upper road is adjacent to the Yangsheng Golf Course, the lower road is near Laojhuang Street, and the middle section is crisscrossed with many branches. The forest along the way is fairly uniform, making it feel like walking in a wild maze, which adds to the fun of the hike. First-time visitors are advised to take the main trail, going either left or right and back, with a duration of about 2 hours. Compared to many hiking trails that are paved with concrete steps, walking on the dirt paths of Furen Mountain Trail feels more connected to nature. Some steep sections have ropes, and steps made from wooden planks, pebbles, and discarded tires have been constructed. The trail has retained its most pristine mountain forest appearance due to years of access control; towering trees such as Acacia, camphor, cedar, and tung trees allow hikers to roam under a canopy of greenery, enjoying a gentle breeze and breathing in the refreshing phytoncides. Occasionally, butterflies flutter by or large beetles appear, adding delightful surprises to the memories of your journey.
