Erjie Mountain Introduction
Erjian Mountain is located in Longyan Village, Meishan Township, Chiayi County. It is the subsidiary peak of Dajian Mountain, standing at 1,274 meters. Starting from Zhuzi Mountain, hikers can walk along the ridge of Dajian Mountain, passing by the first-order triangulation point at the peak of Dajian Mountain, which is 1,304 meters above sea level. After a gentle descent, they will reach a great resting spot for climbers. Another trailhead is from behind Longxing Temple, following a wooden plank path to climb. Along the way, apart from bamboo forests and cypress trees, hikers may also traverse tea plantations, adding unique flavors to the experience. Every year, when cold air masses arrive in late autumn and early winter, there is an opportunity to see the magnificent sea of clouds, making walking along the trail feel like stepping into a paradise. Dajian Mountain has a height of 1,299 meters and a first-order triangulation point. The two points are located on the ridge of the mountain and are about a 15-minute walk apart. Towards Gukeng, one can overlook the Yunlin and Chiayi plains and the betel nut trees; in the direction of Meishan, one can gaze at the valley and tea plantations, with a distant view of Caoling, providing excellent visibility. There are three main trailheads for climbing Dajian Mountain: 1. Huashan 10-5 Trailhead: Located in Huashan Village, Gukeng Township, Yunlin County, this trail starts from the Huashan Educational Farm at the 29k mark of County Road 149. Hikers will take the 10-5 trail, with the first half being stone steps and the latter half a rocky path that requires climbing with ropes. The path is mostly shaded by bamboo forests but has a steeper gradient, making it challenging. 2. Guizai Head 4-1 Trailhead: Located in Huashan Village, Gukeng Township, Yunlin County, this trail starts from Guizai Head on Yun 208 Township Road. Hikers will follow the 4-1 and 4-2 trails, passing Erjian Mountain and proceeding along the ridge to Dajian Mountain. This route is the longest and in relatively good condition. 3. Zhuzi Ridge: Located in Longyan Village, Meishan Township, Chiayi County, this route is the shortest.
