Maple Pavilion Douhu Trail Introduction
Many visitors come to the Fenggui Duhou Trail in search of the "lake," but they can't find its location. After inquiring with locals, they realize that the area, shaped like a scoop and surrounded by mountains on three sides, is referred to as a "lake." Upon closer observation, one will find that the Guanyin Mountain Visitor Center is situated right within this superbly scenic "Duhou." Hikers along the Guanyin Mountain Trail System often consider this trail as a branch line of the Yinghan Ridge Trail because the end of the Fenggui Duhou Trail connects with the Yinghan Ridge Trail at the 940-meter point, without an independent peak of its own. The Fenggui Duhou Trail is approximately 788 meters long, with the entrance located behind the "Lion Park" of the Guanyin Mountain Visitor Center, next to Huafu Mountain Road (North 53). A sign indicating "Fenggui Duhou Mountain Trail" can be found on the rock wall across from the parking lot. Following the access road for about 500 meters, hikers enter from a path on the left side of a residence, where the neatly arranged stone steps begin to steeply ascend. Those hiking this trail appear to be seasoned veterans, moving leisurely and composedly. The trail is flanked by dense forests and bamboo groves, providing excellent shade. The sound of a babbling brook alongside the trail accompanies the hikers' footsteps, alleviating the pressures of beginners who might be sweating profusely and gasping for breath. In fact, this trail is neither too long nor too short; walking at a leisurely pace along the 788 meters of stone steps, hikers will soon arrive at the intersection where they can connect with the Yinghan Ridge Trail. Turning left leads towards Yinghan Ridge, while turning right takes one downhill past the Water Resources Agency’s relay station and the Weaklings’ Club, ultimately reaching the Lingyun Temple. The Fenggui Duhou Trail is of moderate length and sufficient gradient, making it a suitable trail for fitness, stamina training, and self-endurance challenges.
