THE MOST DANDEROUS HIKE IN THE WORLD, MT. HUASHAN
The South Peak of Mount Huashan is the tallest, standing at 7,087 feet. It is also considered the highest peak found amongst all of the sacred mountains. The trail has a long history of religious significance with a temple located at the summit. Huashan has historically been a place of retreat for hardy hermits, whether Daoist, Buddhist or other; access to the mountain was only deliberately available to the strong-willed, or those who had found “the way”. Despite the dangers associated with climbing the South Peak, the panoramic views, lush greenery, and incredible challenges draw visitors from all over the world on a regular basis.
To get to the summit hikers must scale the side of vertical cliffs by walking on ridges that are less than a foot wide while holding onto a cable or linked chain that has been attached to the side of the mountain. They carry backpacks full of safety gear and wear clothing specially designed to help them scale mountain walls with ease.Most of the hikers who visit Mount Huashan come with little more than the clothes on their backs and begin their explorations knowing little of the dangers ahead.The trail itself is dangerous and stunning, but what is at the top will really shock you.
The stairs themselves, although beautiful, are daunting.
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To get to the summit hikers must scale the side of vertical cliffs by walking on ridges that are less than a foot wide while holding onto a cable or linked chain that has been attached to the side of the mountain. They carry backpacks full of safety gear and wear clothing specially designed to help them scale mountain walls with ease.Most of the hikers who visit Mount Huashan come with little more than the clothes on their backs and begin their explorations knowing little of the dangers ahead.The trail itself is dangerous and stunning, but what is at the top will really shock you.
The stairs themselves, although beautiful, are daunting.
It would almost be better to climb the mountain than attempt a hike. On the Black Dragon Ridge, for example, hikers will find a 15 kilometer path of steps that leads almost straight up. While the steps are secure, there is only a small chain to hold as a railing and the flight of stairs is so long and steep that only physically conditioned hikers should attempt the ascent. There is nothing, anywhere on the climb, to break a fall.Even if it's dangerous people find it adventurous and intresting to explore. We have posted another such intersting post earlier about Victoria Falls, Wonder Mountain, Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada
DANGEROUS , YET ADVENTUROUS PATHS
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