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Shakadang Trail
砂卡礑步道
Length4.1 km
LocationXiulin, Hualien County, Taiwan
Usewalking

Shakadang Trail (Chinese: 砂卡礑步道; pinyin: Shākǎdàng Bùdào) or Mysterious Valley Trail is a trail in Taroko National Park, Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan.

History

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The trail was closed on 23 September until 1 November 2019, except on 10–13 October 2019.[1] In April 2024 during the Hualien earthquake, two people who were hiking along the trail were found dead due to rockslide.[2]

Geology

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The trail spans over a length of 4.1 km.[3] It follows along the Shakadang Stream.[4] It begins at Shakadang Bridge, which has over 100 marble lions.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ DeAeth, Duncan (17 September 2019). "Cliffside trail in Taiwan's Taroko National Park to be closed through October". Taiwan News. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  2. ^ Chi, Chang; Lee, Hui-ting; Ko, Lin (5 April 2024). "2 people missing on Shakadang Trail in Taroko Gorge found dead". Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Shakadang Trail". Taroko National Park. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Shakadang Trail". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  5. ^ Shah, Anisha (9 March 2016). "Taroko Gorge delivers beauty and adventure". CNN. Retrieved 2 July 2023.