Erlun  Township, Yunlin  County
                    
                    Erlun Nature Trail
                            The Erlun Natural Trail is under the Ziqiang Bridge in Yunlin County on the south shore of the Zhuoshui River, in the 27-hectare protection forest west of Provincial Highway 19. During the Japanese Rule, the area was called Sifandi. The sand in the riverbed piled up over the years and became the lush green Shalun Hill today. The walk is on soft, golden sandy ground. The trail runs up and down along the hill. There are the Wenzhu Boardwalk, a suspension bridge, the Lake-watching Deck, an outdoor entomology classroom, a pavilion and rest stops along the way.
                        
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            Learn about the Trail
        
        
    
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| Target | General Public | General Public | Those who have better physical energy | Beginner mountain climber with good physical energy and map literacy. | Open to those who have good physical strength, map reading skills, and wild survival skills. | Open to well-trained mountain climbers. | Open to well-trained mountain climbers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elevation | Gently sloping area | In recreational areas, close to settlements or about 1,000 meters above sea level. | In recreational areas, close to settlements or between 1,000~2,000 meters above sea level. | Remote areas or between 2,000 to 3,000 meters above sea level | Remote areas, wilderness, or between 2,000 to 3,000 meters above sea level | Remote areas, wilderness, or more than 3,000 meters above sea level | Remote areas, wilderness, or more than 3,000 meters above sea level | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Required Time | It takes half to one day. | It takes half to one day. | It can be done within one day. | It takes one or more days. | Overnight preparation required. | It takes up to three days. | It takes up to three days. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | Light backpacking (water and small amount of food) | Light backpacking (water and small amount of food) | Light backpacking (water and proper amount of food) | Overnight preparation required. (e.g. drinking water, food, map, warm clothing, first-aid medicine, etc.) Application for entrance permission in advance is required if there is access control. | Comprehensive Mountaineering Gear Required. (e.g. food, drinking water, cooking utensils, map, warm clothing, flashlight, sleeping bag, tent, etc.) Application for entrance permission in advance is required if there is access control. | Comprehensive Mountaineering Gear Required. (e.g. food, drinking water, cooking utensils, map, warm clothing, flashlight, sleeping bag, tent, etc.) Application for entrance permission in advance is required if there is access control. | Comprehensive Mountaineering Gear Required. (e.g. food, drinking water, cooking utensils, map, warm clothing, flashlight, sleeping bag, tent, etc.) Application for entrance permission in advance is required if there is access control. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | Flat hiking trails. Relatively even slopes with comprehensive facilities and smooth road surface. Accessible for handicapped assistive devices or baby strollers. | An open hiking trail with easy access. Relatively even slopes with comprehensive facilities and smooth road surface. It takes half a day or less than one day to complete. | An open hiking trail with easy access. Somewhat steep slope with some difficult sections, but has comprehensive facilities and smooth road surface. It takes less than one day to complete. | A hiking trail locates at remote area or with part of the route is in area which requires entrance permission. Application in advance is required. Part of the route is in relatively bad condition with steeper slopes, but basic facilities are provided. It takes one day or between one to three days to complete. | A hiking trail locates at remote area or with part of the route is in area which requires entrance permission. It’s located in high-altitude areas (higher than 3000 meters above sea level). The trail is relatively primitive, with steeper slopes and unstable weather conditions. Part of the route may be dangerous or difficult for climbers. It takes two to three days to complete. Lead from professionals is recommended. | A hiking trail locates at area with inconvenient traffic, and mostly with routes in area which requires entrance permission. It’s located in high-altitude areas (higher than 3000 meters above sea level). The trail is located at primitive area, with bad condition, steeper slopes, and unstable weather conditions. Many parts of the route may be dangerous or difficult for climbers. It takes three or more days to complete. Lead from professionals is recommended. | 1. Level 3, 4 or 5 trails when snow or ice accumulating 2. Informal trails, without clear subgrades or paths, belong to special routes such as original mountain trails, ancient trail relics, prospecting, or technical climbing. | 
Hiking Level
                                                Target
                                                
                                                    General Public
                                                
                                            Elevation
                                                
                                                    Gently sloping area
                                                
                                            Required Time
                                                
                                                    It takes half to one day.
                                                
                                            Equipment
                                                
                                                    Light backpacking (water and small amount of food)
                                                
                                            Description
                                                
                                                    Flat hiking trails. Relatively even slopes with comprehensive facilities and smooth road surface. Accessible for handicapped assistive devices or baby strollers.
                                                
                                            Hiking Level
                                                Target
                                                
                                                    General Public
                                                
                                            Elevation
                                                
                                                    In recreational areas, close to settlements or about 1,000 meters above sea level.
                                                
                                            Required Time
                                                
                                                    It takes half to one day.
                                                
                                            Equipment
                                                
                                                    Light backpacking (water and small amount of food)
                                                
                                            Description
                                                
                                                    An open hiking trail with easy access. Relatively even slopes with comprehensive facilities and smooth road surface. It takes half a day or less than one day to complete.
                                                
                                            Hiking Level
                                                Target
                                                
                                                    Those who have better physical energy
                                                
                                            Elevation
                                                
                                                    In recreational areas, close to settlements or between 1,000~2,000 meters above sea level.
                                                
                                            Required Time
                                                
                                                    It can be done within one day.
                                                
                                            Equipment
                                                
                                                    Light backpacking (water and proper amount of food)
                                                
                                            Description
                                                
                                                    An open hiking trail with easy access. Somewhat steep slope with some difficult sections, but has comprehensive facilities and smooth road surface. It takes less than one day to complete.
                                                
                                            Hiking Level
                                                Target
                                                
                                                    Beginner mountain climber with good physical energy and map literacy.
                                                
                                            Elevation
                                                
                                                    Remote areas or between 2,000 to 3,000 meters above sea level
                                                
                                            Required Time
                                                
                                                    It takes one or more days.
                                                
                                            Equipment
                                                
                                                    Overnight preparation required. (e.g. drinking water, food, map, warm clothing, first-aid medicine, etc.)
Application for entrance permission in advance is required if there is access control.
                                                
                                            Description
                                                
                                                    A hiking trail locates at remote area or with part of the route is in area which requires entrance permission. Application in advance is required. Part of the route is in relatively bad condition with steeper slopes, but basic facilities are provided. It takes one day or between one to three days to complete.
                                                
                                            Hiking Level
                                                Target
                                                
                                                    Open to those who have good physical strength, map reading skills, and wild survival skills.
                                                
                                            Elevation
                                                
                                                    Remote areas, wilderness, or between 2,000 to 3,000 meters above sea level
                                                
                                            Required Time
                                                
                                                    Overnight preparation required.
                                                
                                            Equipment
                                                
                                                    Comprehensive Mountaineering Gear Required. (e.g. food, drinking water, cooking utensils, map, warm clothing, flashlight, sleeping bag, tent, etc.)
Application for entrance permission in advance is required if there is access control.
                                                
                                            Description
                                                
                                                    A hiking trail locates at remote area or with part of the route is in area which requires entrance permission. It’s located in high-altitude areas (higher than 3000 meters above sea level). The trail is relatively primitive, with steeper slopes and unstable weather conditions. Part of the route may be dangerous or difficult for climbers. It takes two to three days to complete. Lead from professionals is recommended.
                                                
                                            Hiking Level
                                                Target
                                                
                                                    Open to well-trained mountain climbers.
                                                
                                            Elevation
                                                
                                                    Remote areas, wilderness, or more than 3,000 meters above sea level
                                                
                                            Required Time
                                                
                                                    It takes up to three days.
                                                
                                            Equipment
                                                
                                                    Comprehensive Mountaineering Gear Required. (e.g. food, drinking water, cooking utensils, map, warm clothing, flashlight, sleeping bag, tent, etc.)
Application for entrance permission in advance is required if there is access control.
                                                
                                            Description
                                                
                                                    A hiking trail locates at area with inconvenient traffic, and mostly with routes in area which requires entrance permission. It’s located in high-altitude areas (higher than 3000 meters above sea level). The trail is located at primitive area, with bad condition, steeper slopes, and unstable weather conditions. Many parts of the route may be dangerous or difficult for climbers. It takes three or more days to complete. Lead from professionals is recommended.
                                                
                                            Hiking Level
                                                Target
                                                
                                                    Open to well-trained mountain climbers.
                                                
                                            Elevation
                                                
                                                    Remote areas, wilderness, or more than 3,000 meters above sea level
                                                
                                            Required Time
                                                
                                                    It takes up to three days.
                                                
                                            Equipment
                                                
                                                    Comprehensive Mountaineering Gear Required. (e.g. food, drinking water, cooking utensils, map, warm clothing, flashlight, sleeping bag, tent, etc.)
Application for entrance permission in advance is required if there is access control.
                                                
                                            Description
                                                
                                                    1.      Level 3, 4 or 5 trails when snow or ice accumulating
2.      Informal trails, without clear subgrades or paths, belong to special routes such as original mountain trails, ancient trail relics, prospecting, or technical climbing.
                                                
                                            
                                    Reachable by Vehicle
                                
                                
                                        X:Cars、Microbus、Coach Bus
                                    
                                
                                Mountain system
                            
                            
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                                Nantou Forest Dist. Office
                            
                        
                                Elevation
                            
                            
                                            0 ~ 30  m
                                        
                            
                                    Service Line
                                
                                
                                    +886 492365226 #2508
                                
                            
                                Altitude Difference
                            
                            
                                        30 m
                                    
                            
                                Huts
                            
                            
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                                Length of the Trail
                            
                            
                                4  KM
                            
                        
                                Entry Permit
                            
                            No
                                
                                Trail type
                            
                            
                                Ring
                            
                        
                                Via Nature Reserve
                            
                            No
                                
                                Geologically Sensitive Area
                            
                            No
                                
                                Route planning
                            
                            
                                Half day
                            
                        
                                Debris Flow Torrents
                            
                            No
                                
                                Trail Track
                            
                            
                        
            Trail route
        
        
    
                    
                    Trailhead / Trig
                    
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                    Little Ant Lion Entrance Square→(0.7K, 20 minutes)→Little Weasel Welcome Square→(0.4K, 10 minutes)→Little Spider Interpretation Classroom→(0.8K, 25 minutes)→Lake Viewing Platform→(0.7K, 30 minutes)→Little Beetle Activity Square→(1.4K, 35 minutes)→Little Ant Lion Entrance Square
                
            
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