Shuishah Mountain Trail Introduction
The Shui Sha Da Shan Trail has two entrances: the northern entrance is located next to the bus parking lot of the Youth Activity Center, marked by a stone slab that signifies the trailhead; the southern entrance is situated within the Dehua Shao tribal community, with a stone sculpture symbolizing the beginning of the trail. The trail rises a total of 1,300 meters in elevation, making it a physically demanding hiking route. At the summit, trekkers can overlook Sun Moon Lake and enjoy views of the Central Mountain Range. Due to its higher elevation, the trail's surroundings transition from low-elevation broadleaf forests to mid-elevation mixed coniferous and broadleaf forests, offering a rich and diverse ecosystem abundant in birds, insects, and wildlife, making it an excellent path for ecological observation. For those with limited time, after reaching the trailhead, you can follow a circular route downhill, passing through connected boardwalks to either the southern or northern entrance in about two hours, which is a more popular option.
