Dakeng No.8 Hiking Trail

Taichung Attractions

大坑八號登山步道-民眾於大坑八號登山步遠望山下風景

The steady uphill climb is a characteristic of Trail No. 8. The first half of the trail is an access road, while the middle section features an acacia wooden pathway. Except for a slightly steep area near the Wind Moving Rock, the rest of the trail is like walking on flat ground. Most visitors hike from Trail No. 6 to Wind Moving Rock, and then return along this trail from top to bottom. It takes about 40 minutes to return from Wind Moving Rock to the trailhead, and approximately 20 minutes to walk back from the trailhead to the parking lot of Trail No. 6.

Address：Fengdongshi Forest Park, North of Jun Gong Liao, Beitun District, Taichung City 406

Dakeng No.8 Hiking Trail Introduction

Dakeng Scenic Area - Hiking Trail Guide Dakeng Scenic Area is an important leisure spot for the citizens of Taichung, a place for hikers to exercise and enjoy nature, and a popular tourist destination in central Taiwan. On regular days or holidays, you can often see groups of friends and families enjoying the scenery together, making it a shared backyard for the people of Taichung. The most distinctive features of the area are the 14 hiking trails. Trails No. 1 to 8 were opened in the early 1980s, constructed according to the natural topography where Dakeng Mountain meets the streams, with the highest point being 859 meters at Touke 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. 8 has a length of approximately 0.95 kilometers, suitable for people of all ages and families. The trailhead is not very conspicuous, accessed via an industrial road for about 800 meters from Jiancheng Lane. Features: This trail is lined with orchards, making it tempting for hikers to stop and enjoy the view, and it leads to Fengdongshi Park, which has several pavilions providing a great resting place for the public. Emergency Contact Information 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 Camping-related Issues - Zhongzheng Camping Area Telephone: 04-22390685

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Dakeng No.8 Hiking Trail Travel Information

Address：Fengdongshi Forest Park, North of Jun Gong Liao, Beitun District, Taichung City 406

Transportation Methods：Taichung Bus (Taichung Station 04-22224102): Route 15, Route 16 (board at Luchuan 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 detour within Dakeng). 2. Renyou Bus (04-22255166): Route 1, Route 20, Route 21, Route 31 (board at Luchuan East Station, it is recommended to take Renyou as they have more buses). 3. Fengyuan Bus (Taichung North Station 04-22223435): Bus routes heading towards Zhongxingling, Xinshe, Dongshi, etc.

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

Other Nearby Attractions： Dakeng Scenic Area 、 Dakeng Trail No. 9 and No. 9-1 、 Carton King 、 Chung Tai University Guanyin Mountain Hiking Trail (Closed) 、 Xindu Ecological Park 、 Treasure Forest Abandoned Furniture Rebirth Center 、 Dakeng Scenic Bridge 、 Big Pit Pink Lover Bridge 、 Xintian Mountain Trail 、 Tanshui Pavilion

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