Hehuan East Peak, Mountain peak at 3421 meters in Xiulin, Taiwan
Hehuan East Peak is a mountain summit at 3,421 meters (11,223 feet), located along a ridge that branches off from the main Hehuanshan range on the border of Xiulin and Ren'ai Township in Taiwan. The trail from Songxue Lodge climbs through Taiwan fir forest before opening onto a bare rocky top with views across the surrounding ridges.
The Hehuanshan range was mapped during the Japanese colonial period, when authorities built mountain roads to open up the high-altitude areas of central Taiwan. The construction of Songxue Lodge in 1964 marked the point when the Taiwanese government began developing these highlands for recreation and official use.
The name Hehuan translates roughly as "harmonious meeting," and the mountain lives up to it as a place where hikers from across Taiwan come together on the same trails. The open ridgeline near the top gives a sense of walking on the edge of the island, with sky on all sides.
The hike from Songxue Lodge takes about an hour each way on a trail that is steep and exposed in places, so solid footwear and warm layers are necessary since conditions at this elevation can change fast. The road into the Hehuanshan area is sometimes closed after heavy rain or snow, so checking conditions before setting off is always a good idea.
The East Peak sits right on the administrative boundary between Xiulin and Ren'ai Township, meaning the summit marker is technically in two counties at once. This boundary position also means the trail passes through two separate national park management zones on a single short walk.
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