River traces around North Taiwan
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Nate Ball
River:
老梅溪 / lǎo méi xīArea:
TaipeiRegion:
NorthStart:
25.25060, 121.55593Multiple waterfalls, though the first (豬槽潭瀑布) is the best for water play. Does require a steep climb around another waterfall near the end. Stops abruptly at a small pool and a primitive trail which joins with established walkway. Can exit early via parallel hiking trail to Qingshan Waterfall (青山瀑布). Possible sidetrip to this nearby waterfall (very ... popular). -
Nate Ball
River:
中坑溪 / Zhongkeng riverArea:
TaipeiRegion:
NorthStart:
24.84474, 121.45041Another very popular river trace for guided groups. No big, roped climbs but overall longer, consistently steep, with some mildly technical steps at the end. Goes around Sisters Waterfall (姐妹瀑布) and finishes at the spectacular Yunsen Waterfall (雲森瀑布). A few nice pools to play in. Popular area, don't expect to find solitude. Possible to extend into l ... onger, more challenging trace/hike. I made a spreadsheet of the best river traces in northern Taiwan, check it out here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15QNhE9z3lhwz33C6V4P11dljPzWafFGKowzTi9Wrkjg -
Nate Ball
River:
九寮溪 / Jiuliao creekArea:
TaipeiRegion:
NorthStart:
24.88444, 121.53868The perfect casual beginner trace! Super flat and easy, with lots of pools to play in on the way to a natural rock slide. Option to continue 30min further to another waterfall. Exit from the slide pool via dirt trail to join Honghegu (紅河谷) trail back to the start. I made a spreadsheet of the best river traces in northern Taiwan, check it out ... f="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15QNhE9z3lhwz33C6V4P11dljPzWafFGKowzTi9Wrkjg/edit?gid=0#gid=0">HERE! -
Nate Ball
River:
瑪鋉溪 / Mǎ sù xīArea:
TaipeiRegion:
NorthStart:
25.14771, 121.60896Very fun trace despite all the pipes. Cool rock features! A few steep climbs, including a high technical one above a deep pool. Ends at a nice little waterfall just below a farmer's field. To return, take the trail on the right (east) until you cross a bridge, then follow the road with possible shortcuts. -
Jay
River:
爺巴堪溪 / Yebakan creekArea:
HsinchuRegion:
NorthStart:
24.53689,121.09718Tracing Route: The trail from the starting point (24.53689,121.09718) to the creek is quite steep and slippery. A refreshing and nice small waterfall and its pool are at 24.53637,121.09613. After Baxian Waterfall 八仙瀑佈, you can either hike up the trail to the road at 24.53385, 121.09776 or trace up the creek to a steel bridge whose exit is at 24.53 ... 124,121.09533 in grass. Water is not recommended for drinking because the upstream part passes a bridge.
