CAVA ADULTS Hiking Adventure - Taipei Grand Trail sec. 4, Yangmingshan National Park (Moderate Hike)

Hi everyone we are the CAVA Community Taipei!!

We organise trips that are REALLY FUN, give back to the community and help the environment at the same time. Our mission as an organisation is to preserve Taiwan's wonderful natural places and care for our living, breathing planet. To do this we will hike Section 4 of Taipei Grand Trail, taking in some of Taipei's most enchanting forest trials and spectacular views.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE ADVENTURE VIDEO!!

LEADER

David (Hike Leader) 

Adventures Organised - 6

No of Participants - 15

Whatsapp - +886982793722

READ PARTICIPANT REVIEWS!! 

KEY DETAILS

WHEN - Saturday 3rd Septemebr 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

WHO - Anyone over 18 who likes the outdoors. (NO EQUIPMENT OR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY)

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS - 15

WHERE - Yangmingshan National Park (from Feng Gui Zui to Dahu MRT station)

(Exact meeting location will be sent to you after you register on our website)

DISTANCE - 12-13KM

WHAT 

Environmental Aims!!

1. Clean the trail!!

2. Wonder at and bask in the natural beauty along the way!!

Awesome Activities!!

1. Explore the enchanting forest trails of Yangmingshan National Park

2. See the magnificent Bishanyan Kaizhang Shenwang Temple with awesome views over Taipei, more stunning views from Yuanjue Temple and take a dip in Yuanjue Waterfall as we near the end of the trail

3. Enjoy making new friends

4. Help clean the environment

5. Eat a picnic with others

6. Test your stamina and have loads of fun

7. Join the CAVA Community Taipei!!

ITINERARY* -

(*Apart from the start time all other itinerary timings are approximate but we'll try to finish by the end time)

8:00 Arrive at the meet point (somewhere near Jiantan MRT)

8:15 Get the local bus from the meet point to the trail head at Feng Gui Zui. It's about an hour on the bus so for convenience we will likley decide to share taxis to the trail head instead (approx. 100 TWD each).

8:45-9:15 Start our hike at the trail head

10:30 Stop for a break and refreshments 

12:30Another pit stop for a picnic lunch

3:00 Reach Yuanjue Waterfall near the end of the trail

4:00 Arrive back at Dahu MRT & say goodbye to all your new friends!!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This hike is longer in distance and estimated completion time so it does need some endurance, but it's not too challenging in terms of the terrain 

CONTRIBUTION - 130 TWD

INCLUDES - website costs, meetups group cost, registration, leader expenses, equipment storage, equipment repair, insurance

DOES NOT INCLUDE - Transportation to and from the meet location (or the trail head)

TRANSPORT

Car pooling

(About 50TWD each. You will be sent a car pooling spreadsheet link by email after you register on our website. Use this to share transport with others on the adventure.)

Public Transport

(About 50TWD each. You will be sent a transport sharing spreadsheet link by email after you register on our website. Use this to share transport with others on the adventure.)

FINAL INFORMATION

SIGNUP OPENS

YOU MUST REGISTER on our website to join an adventure.

Signup is open!!

TO BRING

1. Sensible shoes - No flip flops (hiking boots or trainers)

2. Water - You will need 1-2  liters of water for drinking, though there is a top up dispensar at Bishan Temple

3. Food to eat along the way - there are no shops on this hike

ABOUT CAVA

CAVA Taipei is a non-profit community devoted to preserving our environment by getting more people to interact with and appreciate our beautiful planet. All our adventures are run collaboratively and it’s important that participants help each other and their group leader during the adventure.

LEADER REFUND POLICY

STRICT - If you change your mind you can cancel within 24 hours but after this it is not possible to process a refund.

FINAL

We hope you can come and enjoy this incredible place with us.

CAVA Adventures Team