Mount Dabajian

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Mount Dabajian
大霸尖山.jpg
Highest point
Elevation3,492 m (11,457 ft)
ListingList of mountains in Taiwan
Coordinates24°27′58″N 121°15′29″E / 24.46611°N 121.25806°E / 24.46611; 121.25806Coordinates: 24°27′58″N 121°15′29″E / 24.46611°N 121.25806°E / 24.46611; 121.25806
Geography
LocationHsinchu County, Taiwan
Parent rangeXueshan Range
Climbing
First ascent1927

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.

History

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

Geology

The mountain stands at a height of 3,492 m (11,457 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

  1. ^ "Daba Trail". Shei-Pa National Park. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  2. ^ 百岳一覽表 [List of 100 Peaks of Taiwan]. Chinese Taipei Alpine Association (in Chinese). Retrieved 10 August 2022.