While our friends from Senchi Designs were visiting Taipei, we took the opportunity to head into the mountains together. Sealson, Senchi Designs, and Mircodose set off for Mt. Xiao Guanyin on the outskirts of the city for a day on the trails.
From the trailhead, we made our way through dense vegetation and up a few steep sections before reaching the western peak. Here, the ridge opened up to sweeping views, with the peaks of the Xueshan Range visible in the distance.
We paused for coffee and snacks, taking our time to enjoy the scenery and catch up with one another.
Continuing along the ridge, we descended a steep stretch with the help of fixed ropes. We then passed a military radar station and what appeared to be abandoned military buildings before following a paved service road back to the trailhead.
With its varied terrain and wide-open views, the Mt. Xiao Guanyin loop gave us plenty to enjoy in a single day. Sharing the trail with friends made it all the better.
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Photo by Jon Hsi
