Zhitan Mountain Trail Introduction
Zhitan Mountain is located in Quchi Village, Xindian District, New Taipei City, at the confluence of the Xindian River, Beishi River, and Nanshi River. From the summit, one can overlook the Garden New Town nearby, gaze south at Daitong Mountain, and view Xiongkong Mountain to the west. The mountain path is also part of the anti-Japanese military line during the Japanese colonial period. With an elevation of 728.8 meters, Zhitan Mountain is situated near the Xindian River in the Quchi area of Xindian District. From the northwest of the summit, you can see the Garden New Town community. The main ridge is the northern ridge of Xueshan. To the south, it is adjacent to Daitong Mountain and Luohong Mountain, while to the west, it faces Xiongkong Mountain and Shizi Mountain. The area has several hiking routes of varying lengths, with the main route being the Zhitan Mountain traverse, which involves crossing seven mountain peaks such as Zhongling Mountain, Jixin Peak, Anbaojian Mountain, Chijiao Orchid Mountain, and Shiding Back Mountain (exceeding 25 kilometers). However, due to the long distance and significant elevation changes, this trek is generally not recommended for those who are not experienced hikers.
