Miaofengshan Dogtooth Mountain

Miaofengshan Dogtooth Mountain

Dogtooth Mountain, locally known as Jieshi Ridge or Jieshi Daliang, is located north of Sangyu Village and south of Jieshi Village in Miaofengshan, running from east to west with a uniquely rugged terrain.

Dogtooth Mountain (a name given by Green Field [outdoor community]) is an alternative name for the “Northwest–Southeast” oriented Jieshi Ridge, which starts southwest of Jieshi Village and ends northeast of Sangyu Village. It is called Dogtooth Mountain because of its steep, dogtooth-shaped ridgeline. Its main peak is located at the far northwest end, with an elevation of 960m. From the northwest, it extends southeast to the Dogtail Tip Cliff (on the upper edge of the valley directly northwest of the 72.1km mark on National Highway 109), covering a distance of about 6.2km. Dogtooth Mountain is one of the top ten most dangerous outdoor routes around Beijing. The trail through Dogtooth Mountain follows the cliff edge along the northeast side before descending, and is notorious for its steepness, ruggedness, and ease of getting lost. Among Beijing’s outdoor enthusiasts, it was once widely said that “if you haven’t climbed Dogtooth, you haven’t really hiked.” Therefore, thorough preparation is essential for hiking Dogtooth Mountain. When walking along the ridgeline, be mindful of lightning, and avoid hiking in rainy, snowy, foggy, windy, or excessively sunny weather.

Although years of hiking by outdoor enthusiasts have made Dogtooth Mountain less perilous than it once was, there are still several challenging sections where people often bunch up. The ridgeline is quite narrow, with steep cliffs on both sides, making it difficult for those with a fear of heights. The entire trek covers approximately 12 kilometers and isn’t particularly high in elevation, but most of the path traverses razor-thin mountain ridges with cliffs on either side. It’s nearly impassable for those who are afraid of heights. This is a wild mountain area—stay safe.

Location

Jieshi Village, Yanchi Town, Miaofengshan District, Beijing