Dakeng No. 8 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 characteristic of Trail No. 8 is its steady incline. The first half of the trail is an industrial road, while the middle section is a wattle boardwalk. Besides being slightly steep near the Wind Moving Rock, the rest resembles flatland hiking. Most visitors hike from Trail No. 6 to Wind Moving Rock, and then follow this trail down to the trailhead. The return from Wind Moving Rock to the trailhead takes only about 40 minutes, and it takes about 20 minutes to walk back from the trailhead to the parking lot of Trail No. 6.

Address：Wind-Driven Stone Forest Park, North of Jungongliao, Beitun District, Taichung City 406

Dakeng No. 8 Trail Introduction

Dakeng Scenic Area - Mountain Trail Guide Dakeng Scenic Area is an important recreational place for the citizens of Taichung to find mental tranquility. It is also a popular destination for hikers and a prominent tourist attraction in central Taiwan. It is common to see groups of friends and families enjoying their time together on weekends and holidays, making it a shared backyard for the citizens of Taichung. The most distinctive feature of the area consists of 14 mountain trails, with Trails 1 to 8 opened in the early 1980s, developed in accordance with the natural terrain of interwoven mountains and streams, with the highest peak being 859 meters at Touqian Mountain. Trail 9 was established in December 2005, Trail 10 was completed in March 2008, and Trail 9-1 was finished in November 2013. Trail 8 has a length of approximately 0.95 kilometers, suitable for all ages and family outings. Trailhead: The original entrance is not very noticeable, and it can be accessed via an industrial road about 800 meters from Jian Cheng Lane. Features: This trail is lined with lush orchards that attract hikers to stop and enjoy the views. The endpoint reaches Fengdong Stone Park, which has several pavilions, providing a beautiful resting area for the public. Dakeng Scenic Area Emergency Contact: 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 Inquiries: Zhongzheng Camping Area, TEL: 04-22390685

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Dakeng No. 8 Trail Travel Information

Address：Wind-Driven Stone Forest Park, North of Jungongliao, Beitun District, Taichung City 406

Transportation Methods：Taichung Bus (Taichung Station 04-22224102): Routes 15, 16 (boarding at Luchuan 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 will loop in Dakeng). 2. Jen-You Bus (04-22255166): Routes 1, 20, 21, 31 (boarding at Luchuan East Station, recommended to take Jen-You as the buses are more frequent). 3. Fengyuan Bus (Taichung North Station 04-22223435): Bus routes heading towards Zhongxingling, Neihu, Dongshi, etc.

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

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