If you have not been to the Dakeng Scenic Area in Taichung, you are in for some of the most unique trails you’ve ever hiked on! The Dakeng Hiking Trails are one of Taichung’s more popular areas, due to the vast network of trails, which are elevated wooden logs, and the scenery, which you’ve most likely seen on social media! There are 10 trails, and they are named Dakeng Trail #1 – #10. The first five trails are further out of the city, and more difficult and fun, with great views of Taichung and the surrounding mountains.
如果你還沒有去過位於台中的大坑風景區，代表你還沒去過中台灣最知名的自然景區之一！大坑登山步道網路龐大，也充滿著高架的原木步道，因此你可以在這邊拍到許多可以放到社群網站上風景的照片。大坑登山步道區總共有10條步道，被命名為大坑步道#1到#10，前五條步道距離市區較遠、難度較高，但也更有趣，可以欣賞到台中和周圍群山的美景。
Hiking Trails in Dakeng / 大坑登山步道群
There are 10 different hiking trails available to visitors to this area. The first five are further out of the city, and connected via one through trail. These are the elevated log paths as seen in the image above. They trails are considered more difficult, but don’t fear, as they are still relatively easy for beginner and intermediate hikers.
Trails six through ten are closer the the city and considered very easy. These are for beginners or for those who wish to not exert themselves too much.
大坑登山步道全共有十條不同的步道所組成，其中五條較為偏僻且由一條主要的道路串連，儘管步道本身看起來有難度，如同上圖顯示，但請大家放心，對於新手和中級的登山者來說仍然算非常容易，而這篇文章主要會是介紹這五條步道。
Dakeng Trails #1-5 / 大坑步道 #1-5
This network of trails is what most people come to see. These trails are higher in elevation than the others, and are steeper and more challenging, with better views. Trails number 1, 2, 3, and 4 run parallel on different ridge lines, with trail number 5 connecting the tops of each of the previous four trails. Each trail climbs roughly 400 meters in elevation, from 400m to 800m. Dakeng Trails #1-5 combine to offer hikers approximately 15km of hiking.
These trails are a bit steep and sometimes are elevated. The trails are equipped with staircases and fixed ropes and they are suitable for averagely fit people.
Most of the steep parts of the trails are staircases made of logs. Those logs can be widely apart, and it is not uncommon to accidentally put a leg in between. So be careful with each step!
It’s common for hikers to wear gloves, but it isn’t necessary, for the log handrails and the rope sections. A cheap pair of gardening gloves will do just fine.
Several public washrooms are available at the trailheads of Dakeng Trails #1, 2 and 4. You will need to pack water and any snacks or refreshments that you’ll need for the day out.
