Dabajian_Mountain

Mount Dabajian

Mount Dabajian

Mountain in Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Mount Dabajian (Chinese: 大霸尖山; pinyin: Dàbàjiān Shān; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tāi-pà-chiam san; lit. 'Greater Papak Peak', Atayal: Papak waqa, Saisiyat: Kapatalayan) is located in the northern section of the Shei-Pa National Park in Hsinchu County, Taiwan. It is surrounded by numerous other peaks, the most predominant including Mount Nanhu, Mount Yize, Central Range Point, Mt. Pintian, and Mt. Mutule. It is also near the Madala River.

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History

First ascent of the mountain was made in 1927.[1]

Ladders were installed to make summited the challenging peak easier, these were removed in 1991 and summiting the peak is now forbidden.[2]

Geology

The mountain stands at a height of 3,492 m (11,457 ft).[3]

Terrain

The first half of Dabajian Mountain is a medium grade hill with about a 35° incline. The top half is an almost vertical rock face. The mountain's steep grade and unique features were mainly formed by wind. The mountain is composed mainly of greywacke.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Daba Trail". Shei-Pa National Park. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  2. [2]
    Cottenie, Tyler. "Taiwan's 'Holy Ridge'". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  3. [3]
    百岳一覽表 [List of 100 Peaks of Taiwan]. Chinese Taipei Alpine Association (in Chinese). Retrieved 10 August 2022.
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