NENGGAO HISTORIC TRAIL GENERAL INFORMATION
The Nenggao Historic Trail is a wonderful hike deep into Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range. The trail was first used by aboriginal tribes for travel and trade. During the Japanese occupation era, the route was expanded and garrisoned. Finally in the 1950s it was used by the Taipower Company to build the east-west transmission lines. Nowadays the trial has been given over to hikers and cyclists alike and makes for a great 2/3 day hike.
GRADING AND FITNESS
Difficulty – 3 (out of 5) Duration – 2 days and 2 nights
The Nenggao Historic Trail is one of Taiwan’s easier high mountain hikes, but still quite tough. Each day we will walk for around 8 hours, with large packs on day 1. There is some exposure to heights and high altitude. A good level of fitness is required.
ACCOMMODATION
The first night’s accommodation is in a basic hot spring hotel in Lushan.
Once on the mountain, we stay either in a cabin maintained by the forestry bureau or we can camp. The cabin is new, but fairly basic.
TRANSPORTATION
Private transportation is provided from anywhere in Taipei or the Taipei/Taoyuan Airport to the mountain. Pickups in other locations can be arranged, sometimes for a small extra fee. Vehicles are insured; Drivers are licensed; and traffic rules are obeyed.
FOOD
All the main meals are provided for the hike. Clients only need to bring their own snacks. If you have any special dietary requests, allergies, or needs, let us know and we’ll be happy to accommodate you.
PRICING
Private trips start at $49,800TWD for groups of 1 to 3 people. Each additional person is $13,800TWD.
LEADERS AND SAFETY
All of our leaders are Wilderness First Responder certified and carry first aid kits. They have all spent a lot of time hiking in Taiwan and are very experienced in the high mountains. All of our leaders are native speakers of English, but also speak Mandarin and are very knowledgeable about the local mountains, flora/fauna, and culture.
