Kengnei Keng Forest Trail

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坑內坑森林步道
坑內坑森林步道

Kengnei Keng Forest Trail is located in Fuxing Village, Ershui Township, with its starting point next to Shoude Temple. It can also be accessed from Fengbai Road in Mingjian Township leading down to Ershui. The trail is approximately 2,113 meters long and takes about 50 minutes to walk. This path is a newly constructed forest road by the Forestry Bureau, where visitors can enjoy a forest bath and relax in the woods along the way. Occasionally, one may spot the endangered Formosan macaque. The trail is quite easy to walk, and the slope is not steep; however, near the end, there is a ladder to climb, which can be a bit exhausting, but it remains a popular hiking destination.

Address:Keng Neikeng, Ershui Township, Changhua County

Kengnei Keng Forest Trail Introduction

The trail was originally an ancient path used by local residents to pilgrimage to Shoutian Temple at Songbailing. It has now become a forest trail connecting Shoutian Temple in Ershui Township, Changhua County, with a total length of approximately 1.9 kilometers, including an industrial road. The entire trail consists of steep steps, and along the industrial road, there are benches and pavilions for visitors to enjoy the scenic views of the Kengnei River Valley up close, as well as observe ecological demonstration projects of wild streams. Due to lower human interference, it is easy to observe the flora and fauna, and occasionally, one might spot Formosan macaques. Additionally, a 2-minute walk from the end of the trail leads to Shoutian Temple, where there is a street lined with tea shops. Both ends of the trail, Shoude Temple and Shoutian Temple, provide drinking water and public restrooms, making it very suitable for public leisure and hiking. ▌Trail Length: 0.32 kilometers. ▌Walking Time: 0.2 hours ▌Facilities: Parking lot (motorcycles, small cars), signage, rest areas, ecological demonstration area, benches, viewing platforms, pavilions.

The entire trail is a natural dirt and stone path. The entire trail is a natural dirt and stone path.
The entire trail consists of steep stairs. The entire trail consists of steep stairs.

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