Luhuo (Cave) Ping Ancient Trail Introduction
The Lukhu (Cave) Ping Old Trail is a pathway connecting a small village on the North Coast with Taipei, serving as a minor crossing route. Entering from Wanli through the Zhongfu Village and reaching Kanjiao Village, there is a fork in the road where you can climb towards Daping Elementary School; turn right at the sign and after passing the elementary school, turn left at the bus stop to reach the entrance of Lukhu (Cave) Ping, surrounded by sweet potato fields. Following the small path along the irrigation ditch, you will come across some old houses, and soon you will arrive at a Tudi Gong (Earth God) temple, which is already within the jurisdiction of Yangmingshan National Park. Entering along the small path beside the waterway, the stream flows gently along the way, with beautiful scenery and standing cypress trees, making it an ideal place for a forest bath. Proceeding forward leads to a fork in the road; ascending takes you toward the entrance of Lukhu (Cave) Ping, but the trail is steep with slopes close to 70 degrees. Although climbing can be aided by branches and ropes, it is not advisable for those with limited physical strength to attempt easily. If you take another route, it leads toward Upper Lukhu (Cave) where a terraced rice field, surrounded by stone walls, can be found; unfortunately, it is currently not cultivated but is lush and beautifully scenic, and this old trail is relatively flat. The summit of Lukhu (Cave) Ping is surrounded by various shrubs and flowers, with a grassy slope reminiscent of a golf course in the center, shrouded in mist and offering splendid views. Along the route, it features terraced grasslands resembling the scenery of northern plains, primarily used for cattle grazing and serving as a convenient road from Kanjiao to Daling Ding and Taipei. Along the ancient road, one can see a cattle dike spanning several dozen meters, connecting to the main ridge of Huangzui, with Qingtian Gang to the left. This old trail is located within an ecological protection area, and visitors must apply in advance to the National Park Management Office for permission to enter.
