Mount Teshio
Mount Teshio is the tallest mountain in the Kitami Mountains. It is located on the border of Shibetsu and Takinoue, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is the source of the Teshio River.History
On January 6, 1978, Mount Teshio and the surrounding region was designated the Mount Teshio Prefectural Natural Park.Geology
Mount Teshio is made from felsic non-alkali rock from 15 to 7 million years old.At the base of the mountain there are abundant black woodpeckers as well as Japanese red foxes and Hokkaidō brown bears. Near the summit, pika can be found.
Prominent alpine plants are Rhododendron aureum and Diapensia lapponica.There are three climbing routes up the mountain.
- New Trail is and 3.5 hours to the top.
- Mount Mae Teshio Trail is and a 4-hour climb over Mount Mae Teshio.
- Historic Trail starts on the Mount Mae Teshio trail and branches off. It is and 3.5 hours to the top. This trail is only for experienced climbers.
There is a connecting path between the new trail and the other two trails.
