Qingshuiyan Trail Cluster - Shibawan Old Trail, Central Ridge Afforestation Trail, Park Connection Trail Introduction
The Qingshui Rock Trail Cluster consists of the Shibawan Ancient Trail (0.8K) and the Central Mountain Reforestation Trail connected by the Park Link Trail (3.0K), forming a circular route. It is located behind the Qingshui Rock Temple, with the starting point near the activity and performance square of the Qingshui Rock Park, where the public often engages in hiking activities. The Shibawan Ancient Trail was historically a transport route between Shetou and Tianzhong in Changhua and Mingjian in Nantou, also known as the Salt Transport Ancient Trail. The trail's surface features earth and stone or wooden steps that recreate historical scenes, while nectar plants along the path often attract insects and birds. In the 1950s, a reforestation incentive program led to the planting of acacia trees along the Central Mountain Reforestation Trail. The entire trail is a rolling forest path that connects with the Park Link Trail featuring the First Peak Platform, Second Peak Platform, and Third Peak Platform. The trail ends at Qingtian Gang, which presents a challenging steep staircase. Trail length: 3.9 kilometers. Walking time: 2 hours. Facilities include a parking lot (for motorcycles, cars, and buses), signage, Qingshui Rock Performance Square, viewing platforms, a reforestation monument, pavilions, fitness facilities, portable toilets, and mileage markers.
The entire Shijian Curve Ancient Trail is a gently sloping forest path, with a surface made of earth and stone or wooden steps to recreate historical scenes.
Shihpan Old Trail
