Dakeng No. 6 Trail

Taichung Attractions

大坑六號登山步道

The endpoints of Trail No. 6 and Trails No. 7 and No. 8 are located near the Wind-Moving Stone at the junction of Tanzi District and Beitun District, offering a panoramic view of Tanzi, Fengyuan, and the entire northern Taichung area. If climbing from the No. 6 parking lot, it takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the Wind-Moving Stone via the Guanyin Pavilion.

Address：Lane 350, Section 1, Songzhu Road, Military Merit Cemetery, Beitun District, Taichung City 406

Dakeng No. 6 Trail Introduction

Dakeng Scenic Area - Hiking Trail Guide Dakeng Scenic Area is an important recreational place for the citizens of Taichung, offering a space for spiritual relaxation as well as a destination for hikers and fitness enthusiasts. It is a popular tourist attraction in central Taiwan. On regular days and holidays, you can often see groups of friends or families enjoying the area together, making it a collective backyard for the people of Taichung. The area is most notable for its 14 hiking trails, with trails No. 1 to 8 opened in the early 1980s, constructed based on the natural geography intertwined with Dakeng Mountain and streams, with the highest elevation reaching 859 meters at Touko 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. 6 has a length of approximately 1.7 kilometers, suitable for people of all ages. There are two entry points for the trail: one is accessible via the industrial road along Songzhuzhong Road leading to Parking Lot No. 6, and the other enters from Guangxi Lane directly to the Guanyin Pavilion, then follows the trail upwards. Features: This trail has a gentle slope, and its endpoint leads to Wind-Driven Rock Park, where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Fengyuan area and the environmental chimney in the Houli District of Taichung. Along the way, there is a Guanyin Pavilion with a standing white Guanyin statue that attracts many visitors for worship, along with a children's playground and pavilions. Emergency Contact Information: East Mountain Police Station: 30, Section 2, Dongshan Road, TEL: 04-22392713 Taichung City Rescue Association: 151-2, Section 2, Dongshan Road, TEL: 04-22110022 Camping-related inquiries: Chung Cheng Camping Area, TEL: 04-22390685

Sports and Fitness

Dakeng No. 6 Trail Travel Information

Address：Lane 350, Section 1, Songzhu Road, Military Merit Cemetery, Beitun District, Taichung City 406

Transportation Methods：Taichung Bus (Taichung Station 04-22224102): Routes 15 and 16 (boarding at Luyuan East Station) can also reach Chung Tai University; additionally, at the intersection of Dongshan Road and Songzhu Road, you can take Taichung Bus Route 66 (Route 66 will loop in Dakeng). 2. Renyou Bus (04-22255166): Routes 1, 20, 21, and 31 (boarding at Luyuan East Station, it is recommended to take Renyou as it has more buses available). 3. Fengyuan Bus (Taichung North Station 04-22223435): Bus routes heading towards Zhongxingling, Xinsha, and Dongshi directions...

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

Other Nearby Attractions： Dakeng No. 7 Trail 、 Dakeng No. 8 Trail 、 Dakeng Scenic Area 、 Dakeng No. 9 and No. 9-1 Trails 、 Dakeng No. 10 Trail 、 Carton King 、 Chung Tai University Guanyin Mountain Hiking Trail 、 Xindu Ecological Park 、 Treasure Forest Abandoned Furniture Regeneration Center 、 Hanjia Bicycle Path

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