Danlan Historic Trail - Middle Route, section 1: Nuannuan to ShiFen & Mt. Wufen


Details
Hike: Danlan Historic Trail - Middle Route, section 1: Nuannuan to ShiFen + Mount Wufen 淡蘭古道中路第一段 + 小百岳五分山
Route information:
Level: 3/5
Route: Nuandong Valley -> Shifen Ancient Trail -> Mount Wufen (小百岳) -> Shifen Old Street
Total time: Max. 6-7 hours including break time with slow pace
Total distance: 13KM
Trail condition: Some dirt roads, paved roads, stone stairs. Most sections have no shades.
Refer to: https://taiwantrailsandtales.com/2021/04/30/tamsui-kavalan-trails-shifen-to-nuannuan/
GPX: https://hiking.biji.co/index.php?q=trail&act=gpx_detail&id=4333751
Gathering:
10:18 Nuannuan Station (lobby) 暖暖火車站大廳
Schedule and transportation:
Train number 4162: Banchiao(板橋) 09:20 - Taipei(台北) 09:30 - Nuannuan(暖暖) 10:18
10:18 - NuanNuan
10:25 - UBER: share the fee to Nuandong Valley 暖東峽谷
10:40 - Nuandong Valley - start to hike
17:00 - Shifen old street
Dinner?
Or go back to Ruifang by train then home
Bring:
- Lunch and snacks
- 2~3L of water (IMPORTANT!)
- Umbrella or raincoat
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Cash and changes for taking UBER
- EasyCard for taking trains (min. $300 balance)
- Optional: Fully charged battery for your cell phone / headlamp / flashlight (just in case it's dark, always be prepared)
Notes:
- It's very hot and we will be exposed to the sun, if you are not able to handle the heat please don't come
- Please don't complain if anything not followed the original plan
- Be fun and respectful to the nature
Train schedule back to Ruifang station:
16:40 / 17:26 / 18:28 / 19:54 / 20:57 (last)
!!! Disclaimer !!!
The event is free, and you come by your own free will. You are responsible for your own safety, and the hosts will not be responsible for any compensation in the event of any accident.

Danlan Historic Trail - Middle Route, section 1: Nuannuan to ShiFen & Mt. Wufen