Triangle Hike

Next scheduled trip
Saturday July 18th, 2009

250RMB (150RMB for children under 12); Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:30am; return approx. 4:30pm     (Reservation information)

We’ll begin our walk at a small village in Changping County, following a trail on a steady uphill climb until we reach a pass on the ridge. Close by to the pass is a local landmark - a big pine tree that locals say was the site of some battles. There was also a temple in the area, but all that is left now is the flat area that it stood on. From the pine tree lookout we can see a stretch of Great Wall, and also a broad view of the surrounding terrain.

After crossing the ridge we will head for a stream and follow it downstream, eventually arriving at a bridge.

The starting point of this hike is higher than the finish, so we’ll be walking downhill more than we will be walking uphill.

We’ll eat a late lunch at a local restaurant after we finish the hike. The cost of the food and drinks is included in the price of the hike.

What to bring on this hike?
1-2 liters of water
Something to eat for lunch
A hat and sunblock if it is sunny, a waterproof jacket if it looks like it might rain
Good hiking boots

Level of difficulty for this hike

Level 3

Level 3 hikes are the type we do most often. Level 3 hikes will take approximately 2-3 hours, and can be either reasonably or challenging, depending on an individual’s experience and level of fitness. They tend to be about 6 to 10 kilometers in length and involve one or two rigorous climbs. Most people will be able to complete a level 3 hike without much trouble, although they may be difficult for people who are not used to hiking or are severely out of shape. If you are an inexperienced hiker, please consider the following questions before registering for a level 3 hike: can you climb up three flights of stairs without getting winded? Can you walk for one hour without taking more than one five-minute break? Do you have comfortable shoes with good grip and support?

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Changping District, Beijing Municipality
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Sunday Jul 5The Perfect Loop
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Saturday Jul 11Tiger Valley
Sunday Jul 12Jinshanling to Simatai
Wednesday Jul 15Round Tower Great Wall Midweek
Saturday Jul 18Triangle Hike
Sunday Jul 19Walled Village to Moss Mountain
Sunday Jul 26Huanghuacheng Great Wall Loop
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Current Conditions
Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy, 25°C

Sunrise: 4:51 am
Sunset: 7:47 pm
Humidity: 66%

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009
Partly Cloudy, high of 38°C, low of 26°C

Sun, 5 Jul 2009
Mostly Cloudy, high of 36°C, low of 26°C

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