Lugu (Cave) Ping Ancient Trail Introduction
The Lukou (Cave) Ping Ancient Trail is a passage between a small village on the North Coast and Taipei, serving as a minor cross-mountain road. After entering Kanjiao Village from Wanli via Zhongfu Village, there is a fork in the road that leads uphill towards Da Ping Elementary School. Following the signs and turning right past the school and then turning left at the bus station will lead you to the entrance of Lukou (Cave) Ping, surrounded by sweet potato fields. Proceeding along the small path next to the irrigation ditch, you will encounter several old houses, and soon arrive at a Tudi Gong Temple. This area falls under the jurisdiction of Yangmingshan National Park. Enter via the small path beside the water canal, where the stream flows gently and the scenery is beautiful with numerous cypress trees, making it an ideal spot for forest bathing. Continuing straight will bring you to a fork in the trail; heading upwards is the direction of Lukou (Cave) Ping, where you can reach the summit. However, the trail is steep, with an incline of nearly 70 degrees, and while branches and ropes can be used for climbing, it is not advisable for those in poor physical condition to attempt. If you take the other path, it leads to Shang Lukou (Cave), where terraced fields formed by stacked stones create fertile lands. Unfortunately, they are no longer cultivated, but the area is lush and green, offering picturesque scenery with a relatively flat ancient trail.
