Forest Hills traverse
near Wanli, Liaoning (China)
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Itinerary description
There is a network of dirt roads in this area so several route variations appear possible.
The track starts and ends on the Dalian Greenway in Kaifaqu and follows minor highways and avenues to access the hill forest, most access roads have marked shoulders, and follow rivers and canals, with some scenic spots.
Waypoints
Start on Dalian Greenway
The Greenway is continuous to Kaifaqu in the west, and links the start and finish waypoints.
Start of hill and forest track
Turnoff onto a minor paved road, leading under the highway, and then begin a long hill climb. Red autumn Sumac.
Uphill on pavement
November 3, 2022. Photo shows a popular local fruit. Most other kinds of fruit trees are already harvested. Autumn colours well developed.
No fires!
严禁野外用火 "Prevent forest fires, use of fire in the wild is strictly prohibited."
End of the pavement.
Several large excited dogs loudly barking in adjoining industrial yard, appearantly tethered. No obstacles encountered along this track, no other people or vehicles seen on the day. A few large cows were encountered on the northern side of the mountain.
Late autumn leaves
Thick piles of fallen leaves may hide loose rocks on the track, best to slow down in these conditions.
Hilltop Cemetery, start descent.
Start descent from here. The recorded track follows the western fork, exposed to the late afternoon sun. An east fork is in shade and it also appears to join the highway to the north. The west facing hillside was once terraced for crops, but has been forested over for a very long time.
Grasslands
Grass pasture. Great view of Daheishan Mountain to the west. Photo of a rare natural rock outcrop (felsic meta-intrusive).
Fork in trail
Continuing north (downhill) towards highway, the track quickly enters fruit orchards and narrows, becomes rougher. Some cattle grazing along the track were very docile.
Sunken track in orchards
No fences or gates were encountered anywhere along the track. Narrow, sometimes rocky and rough through these orchards. Mountain bike territory!
Highway junction
Intersect a minor highway following a small river/canal. Marked shoulders.
Photo
Fast pace towards east along the river; clothes washing the traditional way, small flocks of farm geese. Photos shows road and shoulder conditions.
Bridge
Construction underway at this intersection. Fishing activity and waterfowl seen from bridges in this area.
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Cool trail and pics but it's disrespectful to show graves on a picture
我把那个照片让投了, 谢谢
That photo is deleted, thanks