Huoyan Shan (火炎山)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 10.51 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,824 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,824 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,991 ft
- TrailRank
- 32
- Min elevation
- 634 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 4 hours 18 minutes
- Time
- 6 hours 23 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2961
- Uploaded
- November 23, 2020
- Recorded
- November 2020
near Gongguan, Taiwan (Taiwan)
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Itinerary description
Huoyan Shan’s flame-red slopes are an instantly recognisable landmark for motorists driving between Taichung and Miaoli, their distinctive colouring giving rise to the mountain’s name, (others have translated 火炎山 as Fire Mountain or Flame Mountain – both of which would be entirely apt). This formerly restricted nature reserve is home to some of the most unique geology that you’ll find in Taiwan (a consequence of it being very recently formed land), and it is also one of Taiwan’s 100 Minor Peaks. It is a little tricky to get to if you’re using public transport, but very much worth the effort.
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