Answer 5: 

The following trails are currently open:

Taroko Visitor Center:
Grade 2 Trail: Dekalun Trail – Total length: 1.3 km. The trail is steep uphill, please evaluate your physical condition before hiking. This trail continues on to the Dali–Datong Village Trail.

Grade 3 Trail: Dali–Datong Village Trail – The initial section is steep uphill, please assess your physical conditions before setting out.      

Hiking to Dali Village takes about 3–4 hours round trip.

        Hiking to Datong Village takes longer; an overnight stay is recommended. (10-12 hours a round trip)

        Please arrange accommodation in advance. For lodging in Dali or Datong Village, contact the Tongi Tribal Eco and Cultural Association:

        Same-day round trips to Datong Village are not recommended.

        Bring your own sufficient water, food, and trekking poles. There are no shops along the trail.

⚠️ Notice:

Due to serious damage from the April 3rd earthquake, the Shakadang Trail remains closed and is under reconstruction. For your safety, do not enter the closed trail area from Dali or Datong Village.

**Tianxiang Recreation Area:  Partial trails including the Tianxiang Visitor Center, Tabido Trail, and Xiangde Temple area are open. Visitors can enjoy the natural ecosystem, observe wildlife, and learn about the history of the Truku people.

**Lushui Recreation Area: Starting from February 1, 2026, sections of the Lushui Trail and Lushui-Wenshan Trail are open to the public:
**Grade 1 Trail: Lushui Trail (Partially Open): Starting from Lushui, the trail is open up to the Small Suspension Bridge (approximately the 250 meters mark). Please return via the same route. Duration: Approx. 15 mins one-way / 30 mins round-trip. 

**Grade 3 Trail: Lushui-Wenshan Trail (Partially Open):  Starting from Lushui, the trail is open up to Tuoyuen (approximately the 450 meters mark). This is a challenging route with many uphill sections. Visitors are advised to carefully assess their physical condition before setting out.  Please return via the same route.
Duration: Approx. 30 mins one-way / 1 hour round-trip.

Provincial Highway 9 (Su-hua Hihgway) section: 
**Chongde Recreation Area: Chongde Trail (Partially Open): Open to the second viewing platform. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Qingshui Cliffs from the north entrance of the Chongde Tunnel.

Following the devastating earthquke on April 3, 2024, many trails and spots in the gorge seciton of Taroko National Park sustained server damage.  The Grade 1 (easy) trails are still closed. The eastern side of Taroko National Park, including the Taroko~Tianxiang Gorge section, sustained severe damage from the 403 Earthquake on April 3, 2024. As a result, Grade 1, Grade 2, and some Grade 3 trails and scenic spots along Provincial Highway 8 remain closed. 

The following trails are closed due to severe damage from the 403 earthquake in 2024.

A: The trails are closed from Taroko to Tianxiang (Taroko Gorge section) road section on Provincial Highway 8 (Central Cross-Island Highway) at the east side of the park.

Grade 1: (1) Shakadang Trail, Buluowan Lower Terrace Trail: (2) Meander Core trail and (3) Idas trail (Idas trail, including Buluowan suspension bridge), (4) Yanzikou trail (Swallow Grotto trail), (5) Tunnel of Nine Turns trail (Jiuqudong trail),  and (6) Baiyang trail. 

Grade 2 trails: (1)  Xiaozhuilu trail, (2) Eternal Spring Shrine trail (Changchun Shrine trail), (3) Huoran Pavilion trail. 

Grade 3 trails: (1) Zhuilu Old Road

Grade 4 trails: (1) Mt. Qingshui trail

 

B: The trails are closed on the Provincial Highway 9 (Su-hua Highway). 

Grade 1: (1)  Huide trail.

Please check Question 3 for details and re-plan your trip in Taiwan. 

Another optionis to visit the Mt. Hehuan area on the west side of the park. (A trip of at least 3 days, including travel from Taipei, is
recommended.)

Please enter from the western side of Taiwan via Puli, Nantou County, taking Provincial Highways 14 and 14A. A 2- to 3-day trip is recommended for hiking in the Mt. Hehuan area.

The open areas on the western side of the park include: Guanyuan Recreation Area, Xiaofengkou Recreation Area, Mt. Hehuan North Peak Trail, Xiaoqilai Trail, Mt. Shimen Trail, Mt. Hehuan East Peak Trail, Mt. Hehuan Main Peak, and the Wuling Viewing Platform.

The above-mentioned trails do not require any permits at Mt. Hehuan area. Since the Mt. Hehuan area is located at an elevation of around 3,000–3,400 meters, please bring warm clothing and make lodging reservations in advance. 

For more details, please refer to the FAQ 
(Frequently Asked Questions) section on our official website to plan your trip.
See General Question 3: “The east side of Taroko Gorge is closed after the April 3, 2024 earthquake. How can I plan my itinerary?”