Old Baiji Tunnel to Mt. Shimen Traverse 舊百吉隧道-石門山縱走

Shimen Reservoir view is so great so I plan another hike to this area. The route connects 2 mountains that I had not visited yet: 頭寮山 and 石門山.
READ THE DESCRIPTION carefully and make sure you are fit for this hike.

Trail

Difficulty: NOT-EASY. 14K long hike, steep rope sections. Slippery and muddy (after rained). 3 major non-stop climbs: 270m->510m, 400m->590m, 240m->530m. 5 steep sections.
Distance: 13.7K! 6~7 hours
Total ascent/descent: 883m/909m (1.7 times the height of Taipei 101)
There may have obstacles after typhoon on the trail
Surfaces: Mostly dirt path and stone steps.
Route: 舊百吉隧道-頭寮山-溪洲山-新溪洲山-石門水庫壩頂-石門山-清水坑山-石門山北登山口
Highlights: Great Reservoir view, Old tunnel (舊百吉隧道)

Plan and Schedule

Take TRA local train 1139 from the station nearby you
09:43 Meet at Taoyuan (桃園) train station, exit 1 (延平路)
We won't be waiting for latecomers.
Late cancellations or no-shows may be banned.
Walk to 桃園客運桃園總站
10:00 Take the bus 502 at 桃園客運桃園總站
11:00 Get off at 湳溝 bus stop then start hiking - No drunk hiking
~12:00 Lunch
We will decide if we want to continue to go through 石門山 if we are too slow
~17:00 Finish the hike at the 石門山北端登山口
Dinner?
19:00 Get on the bus or UBER back
> 21:00 Home

What to bring / prepare

Lunch and snacks - NO shops there!
2-3L of water
Easy card
Cash to split the bill like dinner or taxis
Umbrella / raincoat / sunscreen / mosquito repellent / gloves / power bank / headlamp

Notes:

1. You must have the offline map if you want to go faster or leave earlier, the organizer is not responsible for your private schedule.
2. Turn around and run as fast as you can if hornets attack. DO NOT SWAT at any hornets around you.
3. Plan may be changed, event may be changed/canceled/postponed for unforeseeable circumstances.

\\ Disclaimer \
By joining this hike, you agree that you are responsible for your own safety. The organizers are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damages during the event. Participation is at your own risk.