Grade 0
- Description：The trail is flat and has good facilities. The slope is gentle and suitable for wheelchairs and children’s strollers.
- Suitability：The trail is flat and has good facilities. The slope is gentle and suitable for wheelchairs and children’s strollers.
- Recommended Equipment：Water, hiking snacks, rain gear, mobile phone.
Grade 1
- Description：The trail is well maintained with facilities in good conditions, and it features guiding resources and a gentle slope. A normal itinerary takes half a day to one day to complete.
- Suitability：Walkers.
- Recommended Equipment：Water, hiking snacks, rain gear, mobile phone.
Grade 2
- Description：The trail is well maintained with facilities in good conditions, but the slope has slight undulations, and there are potential risks due to unpredictable weather. A normal itinerary can be completed within one day.
- Suitability：People with average to good physical fitness.
- Recommended Equipment：Water, hiking snacks, rain gear, mobile phone, warm clothing, backpack.
Grade 3
- Description：The trail is located in a relatively remote mountainous area. The path is clearly formed but some slopes are very steep. There are potential risks due to unpredictable weather. A normal itinerary can be completed in one to three days.
- Suitability：People with good physical fitness who have the ability to read basic maps, carry heavy loads while walking, assess risks, and respond to emergencies.
- Recommended Equipment：Refer to Table 2 to bring the necessary camping or forced bivouac equipment based on your itinerary.
Grade 4
- Description：The trail is located in a remote mountainous area. The path is formed, but parts of the terrain are rugged, and there are potential risks due to unpredictable weather. A normal itinerary can be completed in three to five days, or within three days if the trail features challenging terrain.
- Suitability：People with good physical fitness who have the ability to read maps, carry heavy loads while walking, survive in the wilderness, assess risks, and respond to emergencies.
- Recommended Equipment：Refer to Table 2 to bring the necessary camping and related technical/climbing equipment based on your itinerary.
Grade 5
- Description：The trail is located in a remote mountainous area, and the path is relatively unformed. There are potential high risks due to rugged terrain and unpredictable weather. A normal itinerary takes three to five or more days to complete, and preparations for challenging terrain must be made.
- Suitability：People with excellent physical fitness who have the ability to read maps, carry heavy loads while walking, survive in the wilderness, assess risks, and respond to emergencies.
- Recommended Equipment：Refer to Table 2 to bring the necessary camping and related technical/climbing equipment based on your itinerary.
Grade 6
- Description：
- 1. A Grade 3 to 5 trail covered in snow （ice）.
- 2. Special routes, such as routes that are not established, unformed mountainous tracks without defined roadbeds or paths, remnants of ancient trails, or trails that require specialized exploration or climbing skills.
- Suitability：People familiar with snow mountaineering or those who have the necessary technical/climbing skills.
- Recommended Equipment：Refer to Table 2 to bring the necessary camping and related technical/climbing equipment based on your itinerary.
Note 1: The estimated number of days is based on the average itinerary and is provided as a reference. If you decide to shorten the itinerary, please make sure to improve your fitness level and assess risks.
Note 2: Before embarking on high altitude mountain trails, please make necessary preparations and itinerary plan in advance, pay attention to whether you are suffering from altitude sickness, and establish a turning point to retreat if necessary.
Yangmingshan National Park Trail Classification System
Grade 0
- Erziping Trail
- Route：Erziping Visitor Center→Erziping Recreation Area→Erziping Visitor Center
- Distance：3.6km
- Elevation：814-850m
- Elevation difference：36m
- Time：1.3hrs
Grade 1
- Menghuan Pond Trail
- Miaopu Trail No. 2 Pavilion→Menghuan Pond→Menghuan Pond parking lot trailhead
- Distance：1.5km
- Elevation：786-895m
- Elevation difference：109m
- Time：1hrs
- Notice：
- Be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms in summer and the northeast monsoon, which is prone to cause rain and fog, in fall and winter.
- Do not enter the Menghuan Pond Ecological Protected Area without permission by crossing the Menghuan Pond Observation Deck.
- Caigongkeng Mountain Trail
- Caigongkengshan No.1 Trailhead→Caigongkeng Mountain→Caigongkengshan No.2 Trailhead
- Distance：1.6km
- Elevation：800-887m
- Elevation difference：87m
- Time：1hrs
- Juansi Waterfall Trail
- Juansi Waterfall Trailhead→Juansi Waterfall→Qingtiangang Visitor Center
- Distance：2.7km
- Elevation：552-762m
- Elevation difference：210m
- Time：1.5hrs
- Notice：
- Be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms in summer and the northeast monsoon, which is prone to cause rain and fog, in fall and winter.
- The trail is well shaded by thick foliage. The trail is slippery since there is not enough sunlight. Please take extra precaution when taking this route.
- Qingtiangang CircularTrail
- Qingtiangang Lingtounie→to Zhugaoshan Fork Road→Jinbaoli Road Gate→Qingtiangang Lingtounie
- Distance：2.4km
- Elevation：720-794m
- Elevation difference：74m
- Time：1hrs
- Notice：
- Be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms in summer and the northeast monsoon, which is prone to cause rain and fog, in fall and winter.
- There are wild buffaloes along the way, so notice buffaloes when hiking. Do not approach or tease them. if you encounter buffaloes chasing you, please make use of cattle piles to avoid them.
- Lengqing Trail
- Lengshuikeng Visitor Center→Jingshan Suspension Bridge→Jixinlun Observation Deck→Qingtiangang Grassland
- Distance：1.6km
- Elevation：730-765m
- Elevation difference：35m
- Time：1hrs
- Notice：
- Be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms in summer and the northeast monsoon, which is prone to cause rain and fog, in fall and winter.
- There are wild buffaloes at Qingtiangang. Notice buffaloes when hiking. Do not approach or tease them, if you encounter buffaloes chasing you, please make use of cattle piles to avoid them.
- Pingding Ancient Canal Hiking Trail
- Pingdeng Village Trailhead→Qingfeng Pavilion→Taozaijiao Bridge→Pingding Ancient Canal Trailhead
- Distance：1.3km
- Elevation：324-481m
- Elevation difference：157m
- Time：1.25hrs
- Notice：
- Be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms in summer and the northeast monsoon, which is prone to cause rain and fog, in fall and winter.
- The trail is well shaded by thick foliage. The trail is slippery since there is not enough sunlight. Please take extra precaution when taking this route.
- nnif there are signs of heavy rain, do not risk crossing the river/canal, or playing in water.
- Bailaka Road Pedestrian and Vehicle Separated Road
- Bailaka Road En-trance Stop( originally Qixing Mountain Stop)→Anbu→Erziping Visitor Center
- Distance：2.5km
- Elevation：758-839m
- Elevation difference：81m
- Time：1.5hrs
- Notice：Certain sections in the trail are well shaded by thick foliage. The trail is slippery since there is not enough sun-light. Please take extra precaution when taking this route.
Grade 2
- Qixing Mountain Main Peak-- East Peak Trail (Xiaoyoukeng to Lengshuikeng)
- Xiaoyukeng Trailhead→Qixing Main Peak→Qixing East Peak→Lengshuikeng Trailhead
- Distance：3.7km
- Elevation：740-1120m
- Elevation difference：380m
- Time：2.5hrs
- Notice：
- Be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms in summer and the northeast monsoon, which is prone to cause rain and fog, in fall and winter.
- The section from National Education Radio Station to East Peak is often affected by northeast monsoon in fall and winter. Take extra precaution when passing this section.
- Qixing Mountain Main Peak - East Peak Trail (Xiaoy-oukeng to Miaopu)
- Xiaoyoukeng Trailhead→Qixing Main Peak→Qixing East Peak→Miaopu Trailhead
- Distance：4.0km
- Elevation：552-1120m
- Elevation difference：568m
- Time：3hrs
- Notice：
- Be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms in summer and the northeast monsoon, which is prone to cause rain and fog, in fall and winter.
- From the Xiaoyoukeng trailhead up to the open area near the main peak is subject to strong northeast monsoon in fall and winter. Be cautious when passing.
- Shamaoshan Trail
- Yangmeng Lake Trailhead→Shamaoshan→Dapu Trailhead
- Distance：2.2km
- Elevation：330-643m
- Elevation difference：313m
- Time：1.5hrs
- Notice：Dapu Trailhead is well shaded by thick foliage. The trail is slippery since there is not enough sunlight. It is recommended to hike up from this trailhead and hikers should take extra precaution.
- Miantianshan to Xiangtianshan Trail
- Erziping Recreation Area→Miantianshan→Xiangtianshan→Xiangtian Pond→Xingfuliao Trailhead
- Distance：6.8km
- Elevation：402-979m
- Elevation difference：577m
- Time：4hrs
- Notice：The section from Xiangtianshan to Xingfuliao is well shaded by thick foliage. The trail is slippery since there is enough sunlight. Be cautious when taking this route.
- Zhongzhengshan Trail (Zhongzhengshan No.1 Trailhead to Shibafeng)
- Zhongzhengshan No.1 Trailhead→Zhongzhengshan→Shibafeng Trailhead
- Distance：3.6km
- Elevation：260-845m
- Elevation difference：585m
- Time：3hrs
- Notice：
- Some sections are steep; please take extra precaution.
- The trail has a large elevation difference, so assess one’s own physical condition before taking this trail.
- Jinbaoli Road
- Jinbaoli Road Gate→Xuyan Bridge→Bayan Trailhead→Tienlai Trailhead
- Distance：5.6km
- Elevation：230-756m
- Elevation difference：526m
- Time：3.5hrs
- Notice：
- Be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms in summer and the northeast monsoon, which is prone to cause rain and fog, in fall and winter.
- Some sections in the trail are grassland terrain without shade and some sections are well-shaded. Please bring enough water and snacks and walk carefully.
- Riren Trail
- Qingtiangang Lingtounie→Xuyan Bridge→Shanghuang River Parking Lot Trailhead
- Distance：3.5km
- Elevation：414-763m
- Elevation difference：349m
- Time：2hrs
- Notice：
- Be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms in summer and the northeast monsoon, which is prone to cause rain and fog, in fall and winter.
- Some sections in the trail are grassland terrain without shade and some sections are well-shaded. Please bring enough water and snacks and walk carefully.
- Dingshan - Shitiling Trail
- Fengguizui Trailhead→Dingshan→Shitiling→Jinbaoli Road City Gate→Qingtiangang Lingtounie
- Distance：6.4km
- Elevation：597-865m
- Elevation difference：268m
- Time：3hrs
- Notice：
- Be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms in summer and the northeast monsoon, which is prone to cause rain and fog, in fall and winter.
- The trail is quite long and some sections in the trail are grassland terrain without shade, so please bring enough water and rations.
- There are wild buffaloes along the way, please notice buffaloes when hiking. Do not approach or tease them, if you encounter buffaloes chasing you, please make use of cattle piles to avoid them.
- Qixing Mountain Loop Pedestrian and Vehicle Separated Road －Yangjin Highway Section
- Yangmingshan Bus Terminal→Yangmingshan National Park Visitor Center→Bailaka Highway Entrance Stop( originally Qixing Mountain Stop)
- Distance：4.5km
- Elevation：428-758m
- Elevation difference：330m
- Time：2.5hrs
- Notice：
- From Zhuzi Lake to Bailaka Highway,be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms in summer and the northeast monsoon, which is prone to cause rain and fog, in fall and winter.
- The trail is quite long and some sections in the trail are without shade, so please bring enough water and rations.
- Qixingshan Loop Pedestrian and Vehicle Separated Road－Bailaka Highway Entrance Stop to Lengshuikeng Section
- Entrance to Bailaka Highway→Xiaoyoukeng Fork→Zhonghu→Menghuan Pond Parking Lot Fork→Lengshuikeng Public Hot Springs Bathroom→Lengshuikeng Visitor Center
- Distance：3.8km
- Elevation：739-819m
- Elevation difference：80m
- Time：2hrs
- Notice：
- Be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms in summer and the northeast monsoon, which is prone to cause rain and fog, in fall and winter.
- The trail is quite long and some sections in the trail are without shade, so please bring enough water and rations.
- Qixingshan Loop Pedestrian and Vehicle Separated Road－Lengshuikeng to Xinyuan Street
- Lengshuikeng Visitor Center→Jingshan Nature Center→Jingshan Campground→Juansi Waterfall Trailhead→Zhongshan Hall Entrance→Yangmingshan Main Station
- Distance：4.7km
- Elevation：422-739m
- Elevation difference：317m
- Time：2.5hrs
- Notice：
- Be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms in summer and the northeast monsoon, which is prone to cause rain and fog, in fall and winter.
- The trail is quite long and some sections in the trail . are without shade, so please bring enough water and rations.
Grade 3
- Datun Main Peak Hiking Trail
- Anbu Trailhead→Datun Main Peak→Datun South Peak→Datun West Peak→Qingtian Temple Trailhead
- Distance：5.8km
- Elevation：452-1092m
- Elevation difference：640m
- Time：4.5hrs
- Difficult Terrain：The section from South Peak to West Peak is muddy and slippery.
- Notice：
- This route does not require camping equipment, but it is not considered as a Grade 2 trail with good facilities, so it is classified as a Grade 3 trail.
- It is prone to cause fog in the afternoon.
- The trail to South and West Peaks is narrow, so it is necessary to take turns when going up and down; the mountain face is steep, so it is necessary to use ropes when climbing. Gloves are recommended when taking this route.
- Lujiaokeng Ecological Protected Area－Fenglin Waterfall
- Lujiaokeng Ecological Conservation Zone Check Point→Water Plant→Fenglin Waterfall→Water Plant→Lujiaokeng Ecological Conservation Zone Check Point
- Distance：5km
- Elevation：330-640m
- Elevation difference：310m
- Time：5hrs
- Difficult Terrain：Certain sections are steep, with large drops and re-quire passing the streams.
- Notice：
- This trail is an ecological protected area. It is necessary to apply for permission to enter on the official website.(https://applyweb.ymsnp.gov.tw)
- This route does not require camping equipment, but it is not considered a Grade 2 trail with good facilities, so it is classified as a Grade 3 trail.
- In case of rain, the river is prone to have high water and turbulence.
- Lujiaokeng Ecological Protected Area－ Xiaoguanyinshan
- Anbu Parking Lot→Xiaoguanyinshan West Peak→West West Peak→North West Peak→North North Peak→North Peak→Main Peak→Xiaoguanyinshan Military Road
- Distance：6.2km
- Elevation：830-1070m
- Elevation difference：240m
- Time：6hrs
- Difficult Terrain：Certain sections are steep, muddy and slippery.
- Notice：
- This trail is an ecological Protected area It is necessary to apply for permission to enter on the official website.https://applyweb.ymsnp.gov.tw
- This route does not require camping equipment, but it is not considered a Grade 2 trail with good facilities, so it is classified as a Grade 3 trail.
- Prone to fogs in the afternoon.
- Huangzui Ecological Protected Area
- Huangzuishan Trailhead→Mountain Shelter→Huangzuishan (including Cuicui Valley)→Lujueping→Daping Trailhead
- Distance：7.4km
- >Elevation：410-912m
- Elevation difference：502m
- Time：6hrs
- Difficult Terrain：Part of the trail is steep, wet or muddy.
- Notice：
- Huangzuishan Trailhead is located at 5.0K from Dingshan to Shitiling Trail.
- This trail is an ecological protected area. It is necessary to apply for permission to enter on the official website.https://applyweb.ymsnp.gov.tw
- There are no facilities such as recreation services or paved trails.
- This route does not require camping equipment, but it is not considered a Grade 2 trail with good facilities, so it is classified as a Grade 3 trail.
- >There are wild buffaloes along the way, please be aware of buffaloes when hiking. Do not approach or tease them.
- Be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms in summer and the northeast monsoon, which is prone to cause rain and fog, in fall and winter.
- The trail is quite long, so please bring enough water and rations. In case of emergency, water, dry rations and a simple first aid kit are available at the mountain shelter, Use them sparingly.