Hiking Xinshan Menghu Trail

Let's enjoy a full day of exercise! Phoebe will guide us on this nice, hopefully sunny, winter day trail.

Trail name: Xinshan Menghu Trail, Kezilin and more
Length: ～8 km
Elevation change: ~ 600 m
Required time: ～5-6 hours
Meeting point: Xike Train Station, north exit.

At the station, we will take bus 587 to Hongnei and then walk to the trailhead. The bus has very limited connections, so don’t be late!!!
We will hike from Kezilin canyon -> Meng lake →Xinshan →Xinshan west peak → more…and loop back to Kezilin.

Bus 896 or 587 will can take us back to the city after the hike. Depending on when we finish we take the bus back to the city; either to Xizhi/Xike, Donghu or Nangang. Let's be flexible and see what the day brings!
After the hike we can grab dinner together.

Note this is a hike, not a walk! Make sure you are experienced and trained enough for this physically, so you can keep up with the group. The hike shouldn't be too difficult but does have some rope sessions. And some of the path might be muddy. So make sure you're not scared of a little challenge here and there.
Check here and/or here or an idea of what to expect:

Important:

• A voluntary 50ntd contribution for attending is appreciated (to cover MeetUp expenses).
• Wear appropriate clothes and shoes for hiking in (unpredictable and sometimes extreme) Taiwan weather.
• Bring enough water (recommended 2L) and food for hiking for a few hours, and gloves for the rope sections . Don’t forget your lunch! There's no shops on the trail (toilets unknown).
• This informal hike is organized by volunteers. You yourself are the only one responsible for your physical and mental wellbeing at all times. Never leave the group without informing others and be careful and responsible.
• Be friendly, willing to meet new people and make everyone feel welcome.
• Be flexible if the exact route or anything changes in case of unforeseen circumstances. Go with the flow. :)
• Last but not least: When joining our events you have read, understood and agreed with the information above.