Huilong to Yinge Trail 回音縱走 迴龍-鶯歌

Seventeen kilometres, from an MRT exit to a train platform, linking up the hills between 迴龍 and 鶯歌. This one's for people who want a long Saturday on a ridge, don't mind a bit of mud, and like to end the day with the city spread out below a 小百岳. Your organizer has done this trail multiple times, and on a sunny day the views pay you back. The forecast suggests it might stay dry around here on Saturday. Fingers crossed.

Honest check: is this your pace?

Please read all of this before you sign up.

• Level 6/10. Three big climbs of about 48, 21 and 24 minutes, plus a few short rope sections.

• No slow hikers. The group keeps moving to finish on time.

• Total ascent/descent is 788m / 738m. The ground is dirt paths and stone steps, with about 5K on paved road.

• It can get slippery and muddy after rain, and there may be typhoon debris blocking parts of the trail.

The ridge line

迴龍 MRT exit 2
 └ 三福山
 └ 三角埔頂山   silver grass?
 └ 青龍嶺
 └ 大棟山 小百岳   city panorama
 └ 鶯歌石山
 └ 鶯歌火車站

The two highlights: maybe some silver grassland on 三角埔頂山, and a wide view over the city from 大棟山.

How Saturday goes

We won't wait for latecomers. If you cancel late or don't show up, you may be banned from future hikes.

Directions: meeting point at Huilong Exit 2 · finish at Yingge Station 鶯歌火車站

In your pack

• Lunch and snacks

• 2 to 3L of water, plus salt candies

• EasyCard, and cash for splitting dinner, taxis and so on

• Umbrella or raincoat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, gloves, power bank and a headlamp

The fine print

If you plan to go faster or leave early, bring an offline map. The organizer isn't responsible for your private schedule. The event may be changed, canceled or postponed. By joining, you agree that you're responsible for your own safety. The organizers aren't liable for any injuries, losses or damages during the event, and you take part at your own risk.