Zhitan Mountain Hiking Trail Introduction
Zhitanshan is located in Quchirli, Xindian District, New Taipei City, at the confluence of the Xindian River, Beishi River, and Nanshi River. The summit overlooks the nearby Huayuan New City, with Big Bucket Mountain to the south and Xiongkong Mountain to the west. The mountain trail also follows the military route from the Japanese colonial period. At an elevation of 728.8 meters, Zhitanshan is situated near the Xindian River in the Quchir area of Xindian District, New Taipei City. From the northwest of the summit, one can view the Huayuan New City community. The main ridge is the northern ridge of Xueshan, with Big Bucket Mountain and the Luo Hong Mountains to the south and Xiongkong Mountain and Shizi Mountain to the west. There are several hiking routes in the area, ranging from short to long. The main route is the Zhitanshan Great Traverse, which requires traversing seven peaks such as Zhongling Mountain, Jiexin Peak, Anbaojian Mountain, Chijiaolan Mountain, and Back Mountain of Shiding (over 25 kilometers in total). However, due to the long distance and significant elevation changes, this trek is generally not suitable for those without strong fitness levels.
