Basics
- County / City
- Miaoli County
- Elevation
- 596 m
- Notes
- 一奇
- Coordinates
- 24.3697, 120.7236
About
Huoyan Mountain (Chinese: 火炎山; pinyin: Huǒyánshān; lit. 'fire mountain') is a mountain located at the border of Sanyi and Yuanli Townships in Miaoli County, Taiwan. The mountain is known for its jagged exposed laterite surfaces that look like fire.
Text from the English Wikipedia article “Huoyan Mountain”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Permits
Regular hill trails usually need no permit; for the few routes in restricted areas, follow the official notices.
Apply on the Taiwan hiking permit portal; official notices take precedence.
Suggested gear (October)
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Essentials
HeadlampFor pre-dawn starts and late descents; bring spare batteriesTrekking polesSaves your knees on descents and steadies you on stream crossings and screeRain jacket and pantsAfternoon fog and rain are common up high; hypothermia often starts with getting wetHiking backpackA proper harness and hip belt make long days less tiringFirst-aid kitBasic care for blisters, scrapes and sprains