Xianrenhori Trail Introduction
The Xianrenpu Trail has three entrances and exits, located near the 14 km mark on County Road 162甲 and two entrances on Township Road 154. Besides retracing the original path, visitors can also take a detour along nearby roads. The trail features waterfalls, streams, and traces of water erosion on rocks, which are significant characteristics of the Xianrenpu Trail's landscape. Entering from the northern entrance located at the bridge head, one can quickly see the pot holes on the large rocks beneath the bridge. Descending the steps, signs of water erosion can be found on the rock walls and stones. Among these, the most famous are the "Yuluo Cave," resembling a conch fossil, and the "Xian Footprint," which has given rise to legends about immortals visiting this site. At the intersection of the trail near the creek valley, one path crosses the stream to lead to an entrance about 0.5 km into Township Road 154; another path extends south toward the starting point of the road. Entering the wooden plank road extending south, you will be surrounded by a large cypress forest. Besides the welcoming cypress trees lining the sides, there are various endemic shrubs and ferns from Taiwan. This section of the trail may look long, but aside from a small uphill segment at the northern starting point, the elevation changes are minimal, making it quite easy to walk. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the southern entrance, making it a suitable route for family outings. If you choose to detour back to the starting point along Township Road 154, you can enjoy the winding trail through the forest and observe the changes in the landscape, which is quite interesting. This segment, less than 500 meters, does not require much time or effort to reach the entrance near Township Road 154, about 0.5 kilometers away. From there, descending the steps leads you back to the original trail intersection. DATA Trail Length: Approximately 900 meters Walking Time: Approximately 50 minutes Challenge Level: Level 1 (Family-friendly) Entrance-A: Near the beginning of Township Road 154 GPS: 23°33'37.1"N 120°36'34.1"E Entrance-B: Near the 14 km mark on County Road 162甲 GPS: 23°33'44.6"N 120°36'42.8"E Entrance-C: Near 0.5 km into Township Road 154 GPS: 23°33'42.8"N 120°36'44.1"E
