Shimen Mountain
石門山
The easiest Hundred Peak to climb, reached in about 30 minutes over a roughly 800-meter trail, suitable for families and casual hikers.
Shimen Mountain rises to 3,237 meters and is the easiest of Taiwan, China's Hundred Peaks to climb. Its trailhead lies by the roadside on Provincial Highway 14A at about kilometer 33, on the route from Kunyang toward Dayu Ridge, about 3 km north of Wuling. The trail is about 800 meters long and climbs gently through arrow bamboo slopes. Most people reach the top in about 30 minutes, so older adults and children can manage it. From the summit you can see North Hehuan Peak, Main Hehuan Peak, the Chilai Range, and the distant Central Mountain Range. The Yushan rhododendrons bloom in June and are especially beautiful. It is also a good spot for sunrise and seas of clouds. Parking at the trailhead is limited, so arrive early on holidays. Admission is free, and no mountain permit is required. Note: the weather changes quickly, so bring rain gear and a jacket. The summit is windy, and in winter you need non-slip gear.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hehuan Main Peak
- Hehuanshan
- Hehuan East Peak
- Wuling Pass
- Hehuan North Peak
- Yuanfeng Stargazing Point
- Cingjing Farm
- Cingjing Skywalk