"霞喀羅古道又稱石鹿古道,是早期新竹五峰鄉、尖石的泰雅族的重要聯絡道, 古道的高度位於生態最豐富的中海拔,氣候宜人,柳杉、福杉、楓香,還有日本人移種的山櫻花,林相豐富,野生動植物繁多。沿途景觀秀麗,吊橋、山澗林相美不勝收,栗園的竹林與馬鞍的楓香林,尤其迷人,讓人忍不住駐足流連。而步道有多處極佳的賞楓點,秋天來霞喀羅,沒有人不會被迷倒的。那一片夢幻又浪漫的紅、橘、黃,深深的牽動每個人的心。 讓我們一起走進古道,去探訪百年前他們千里迢遙拓展生活空間的豪情和艱辛的過程,感受他們面對外來統治者的抵抗和悲情。在霞喀羅古道上,輕鬆的越野,盡情的享受自然與歷史的芬芳。"
The Xiakaro Ancient Trail, also known as the Shiluo Ancient Trail, is an important route for the Atayal people connecting Wufeng Township and Jianshi in Hsinchu. Located at a mid-elevation with a rich ecosystem and pleasant climate, the trail features diverse flora, including Yew, Fokienia, and Sweet Gum trees, as well as cherry blossoms introduced