A stern frog

Nate Ball

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  1. River tracing at Zhongkeng river River tracing photo 2 River tracing photo 3

    Another 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 ...

    A stern frog Nate Ball Nov 10, 2025
  2. River tracing at Jiuliao creek River tracing photo 2 River tracing photo 3

    The 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 ... !

    A stern frog Nate Ball Nov 10, 2025
  3. River tracing at Mǎ sù xī River tracing photo 2 River tracing photo 3

    Very 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.

    A stern frog Nate Ball Nov 10, 2025
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