Dakeng No. 2 Trail

Taichung Attractions

大坑2號登山步道

The elevation of Trail No. 2 ranges from 478 to 695 meters, with two sections of approximately 60-degree steep slopes that require careful climbing using ropes and wooden ladders, posing a significant challenge to hikers' leg strength and physical fitness. The latter part of the trail is relatively flat, and the winding path allows you to reach the junction of Trail No. 5 in about 1.5 hours.

Address：Intersection of Qingshui Lane and Liankeng Lane, North District, Taichung City 406

Dakeng No. 2 Trail Introduction

Dagang Mountain Scenic Area - Hiking Trail Guide Dagang Mountain Scenic Area is an important leisure place for the residents of Taichung City, a destination for hikers, and a popular tourist spot in Central Taiwan. It is common to see friends and families enjoying the area together on regular days or during holidays, making it a shared garden for the residents of Taichung City. The area features 14 hiking trails, with Trails No. 1 to 8 opened in the early 1980s, built according to the natural geography of the interspersed Dagang Mountain and streams, with the highest elevation at 859 meters on Toudeng Mountain. Trail No. 9 was opened in December 2005, Trail No. 10 was completed in March 2008, and Trail No. 9-1 was completed in November 2013. Trail No. 2 is approximately 1.2 kilometers long, suitable for those with hiking experience and a love for challenges. Trailhead: Parking Lot No. 2, turn right onto Qing Shui Lane from Dongshan Road and travel about 5 kilometers to reach it. Features: This trail includes two sections of wooden plank trail, with higher difficulty levels, both being steep slopes of nearly 60 degrees, making it challenging to climb. Emergency Contact Information for Dagang Mountain Scenic Area: Dongshan Police Station: No. 30, Section 2, Dongshan Road, Tel: 04-22392713 Taichung City Rescue Association: No. 151-2, Section 2, Dongshan Road, Tel: 04-22110022 For Camping Related Questions: Zhongzheng Camping Area, Tel: 04-22390685

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Dakeng No. 2 Trail Travel Information

Address：Intersection of Qingshui Lane and Liankeng Lane, North District, Taichung City 406

Transportation Methods：Taichung Bus (Taichung Station 04-22224102): Routes 15 and 16 (board at Lvyuan East Station) also reach Chung Tai University; additionally, at the intersection of Dongshan Road and Songzhu Road, you can take Taichung Bus Route 66 (Route 66 goes through Dakeng). 2. Renyou Bus (04-22255166): Routes 1, 20, 21, and 31 (board at Lvyuan East Station, it is recommended to take Renyou as there are more buses). 3. Fengyuan Bus (Taichung North Station 04-22223435): Bus routes heading towards Zhongxingling, Xinshe, and Dongshi.

Remarks：1. It is recommended that the elderly and those with high blood pressure avoid climbing the Dakeng Trails No. 1 to 5 and No. 5-1. 2. The Dakeng Trail No. 4 has a significant elevation change, featuring a steep vertical slope of 300 meters. 3. Generally, the Dakeng Trails No. 6, 7, 8, 9, and No. 9-1 are more suitable for both men and women...

Other Nearby Attractions： Dakeng No. 3 Trail 、 Dakeng No. 1 Trail Fitness Training Area 、 DaKeng No. 1 Trail 、 Dakeng No. 4 Trail 、 Dakeng Trail No. 5 and No. 5-1 、 Chiang Ching Camping Area 、 Shenghe Mushroom Farm 、 Xinshe Shopping District 、 Xinshe Star Wish Purple Windmill 、 Hione World Bay Fun World

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