Mount Dabajian
Mount Dabajian (Chinese: 大霸尖山; pinyin: Dàbàjiān Shān; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tāi-pà-chiam san, Atayal: Babo Papak, 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 Nanhuda, Mount Yize, Central Range Point, Mt. Pintian, and Mt. Mutule. It is also near the Madala River.
Mount Dabajian | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,505 m (11,499 ft) |
Listing | List of mountains in Taiwan |
Coordinates | 24°27′58″N 121°15′29″E |
Geography | |
Location | Hsinchu County, Taiwan |
Parent range | Xueshan Range |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1927 |
History
First ascent of the mountain was made in 1927.[1]
Geology
The mountain stands at a height of 3,505 m (11,499 ft).[2]
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.
See also
References
- "Daba Trail". Shei-Pa National Park. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- Tsai, Leon. "Dabajianshan (Dabajian Mountain)". TravelKing. Retrieved 11 June 2021.