Hiking Baishishan (白石山)
Details
Meeting date: 2025/01/25
09:11/09:21 Taipei Station, High Speed Rail, Train No. 813/619 (Board at your own station)
09:32 Meeting Point: Taoyuan High Speed Rail Station Gate
09:40 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Daxi Express (Cihu), Waiting time 20 minutes
10:00 Board the bus to Sanceng Station
10:46 Get off at Sanceng 三層 Station and walk to the trailhead
10:50 Baishi Mountain, Datieliao Ancient Trail (approx. 05:30H)
16:20 Cihu Jiang Guangtou Park (Explore the park for a while)
17:20/18:15 Bus 510 Cihu [Taiwan Tourist Shuttle] to Taoyuan High Speed Rail
Note: If the route to Cihu is blocked, you will need to return to Sanceng. (The third floor is near Cihu Lake + 5-minute drive)
18:10/19:15 Arrive at Taoyuan High Speed Rail Station, board train 664 back to Taipei
18:20/19:27 Taoyuan - 18:39/19:44 Taipei
Trail:
- Level 3/5 - Always 3 for me
- Length: 13.3K
- Total time 5.5h including breaks
- Total ascent/descent: 658m/640m
- Restrooms: 10min. after the hike. Cihu park.
- Dirt roads, paved steps, ridges on the rock with great view. Some steep downhill roads with ropes (not too difficult but might be a little bit slippery)
- Trail are around the military restriction area for the previous dictator.
- Trail ends at Cihu (慈湖) Memorial Sculpture Park where there are lots of creepy statues
Bring:
- Lunch and snacks (Get your lunch in advance if possible)
- 2L of water
- Gloves
- Cash to split the taxi fee (if we can't get on the bus)
- Easy card for taking train or bus (make sure you have enough balance)
- Umbrella or raincoat
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Headlamp + power bank. In case it gets dark if we are slow.
🔴Notes:
- The original plan may be subject to change due to weather or any unforeseen incidents
- Be respectful to the nature and take care of yourself
- Event will be changed / canceled / postponed if bad weather
💥 Disclaimer 💥
This is a free hiking event, and participation is entirely voluntary. All participants are responsible for their own safety and well-being. The organizers shall not be held liable for any injuries, accidents, or losses that may occur during the hike. Please assess your physical condition and prepare accordingly.