While exploring Google Earth I found what appeared to be an old road network that split off the Shaxi Forest Road (沙溪林道), which is located in Pingtung county, Taiwan. It appeared to be an old farmer road that possibly wound its way down the mountain, crossed a stream, then...
First and foremost, let me tell you that this route to WeiLiaoShan North Peak – 尾寮山北峰 is one that I created myself. You won’t find this hike anywhere else…probably. So take that as a warning. Having said that, it was a damn fun hike! And it had a little...
On the other side of the mountains just north of Provincial Highway 24 in Sandimen Township lies a tiny little peak named DeSheShan – 德社山. Abandoned and overgrown mountainside farmland is the only thing keeping you from a nice little mountain ride and easy hike. Unfortunately, the land was...
The hike to LiAYanShan – 里阿岩山 was one of the best hikes I’ve had in a while. I enjoyed it a lot. It had most of features I like in a hike. It’s a lesser-known/hiked peak Has a long (mostly offroad) scenic drive to the trail head A “pre...
Along the first half of the Shaxi Lindao trail are three minor peaks that I’ve dubbed the “Shaxi Lindao Triumvirate”. As sinister as that may sound, they’re not all that difficult. Well, two of them at least. The Shaxi Lindao (沙溪林道) is one trail that nobody should miss hiking...