Stegosaurus ridge (extreme hike)

This is not a nice walk in the woods. We're doing a full ridge traverse from Nanya (南雅) to Jinguashi (金瓜石), over Nanzilin Mountain, Stegosaurus Ridge, Peak 381, Peak 555, Banping Mountain and Teapot Mountain. Expect rocky spines, fixed ropes and chains, and stretches where you'll need both hands.

What you get for all that: 360° views of the Northeast Coast, the Yin-Yang Sea, Jinguashi and the mountains around them. 🦕

Plan on about 6–8 hours of dirt trail, rocky ground, exposed ridge and steep climbs. The pace is reasonable, but this route is physically hard.

How the day goes

Before you hit Join, read this

• This trail is for experienced hikers. If you're uncomfortable with heights, exposed ridges or rope climbing, or you're very slow, please skip this one.

• There are few ways off the ridge once you're on it. Come ready in body and mind.

• Rain makes it muddy and slippery, and weather can change the difficulty a lot.

• Stay on the established route. No shortcuts.

• Planning to go faster or leave early? Bring an offline map. Your private schedule is your responsibility.

• If hornets attack, turn around and run as fast as you can. Seriously.

• Plans may change, and the hike may be changed, cancelled or postponed for unforeseeable reasons.