金面山，海拔667公尺，是
桃園小百岳之一，為大溪的最高峰，以其多變的地形和挑戰性的路線聞名。因山形尖銳酷似鳥嘴，又名「鳥嘴山」或「鳥嘴尖」，為大溪八景之一「
鳥嘴含煙」。金面山步道亦是古道，又稱「金山面仔古道」，是昔日三峽五寮前往大溪買賣貨品的一條便道。
金面山步道是一條環狀路線，但也可以原路來回，步行時間約3小時，難度屬於低至中等。步道沿途林相自然，偶有大石、危崖、峭壁，需要拉繩攀爬，野趣十足。在稜線開闊處，視野還可以，可眺望大溪、龍潭、鴻禧山莊、武嶺橋等景觀。山頂路線四通八達，可規劃不同的行走方式，例如環形一圈順登十三分山。此外，每年桐花季時，步道遍地落花，景色相當浪漫。
金面山共有三個主要登山口，均位於通往阮家莊土雞城的道路上（建議從第三登山口進出，第一登山口路徑濕滑、且指示不明顯，下山容易滑倒。）：
- 第一登山口：位於土雞城前方約1公里處的路旁。
- 第二登山口：位於土雞城停車場前。
- 第三登山口：位於土雞城後方，經過三個兄弟的店面後即達。
登山口建議導航至「阮家莊土雞城」，該地有寬敞的停車場可供登山客使用。需注意，前往土雞城的道路較為狹窄蜿蜒，行車時請小心駕駛。此外，如果下山後想吃山產土雞，必須事先電話預約，當天現點一般來說不會有（今天本想外帶半隻，但三家店都說沒有）。
鄰近山頭：
金山面山：又名金山，海拔363公尺，有三等三角點1122號，和樟林林界點石柱，由金面山走至金山面山，單程約一小時。
山麻坑山：海拔339公尺，有磺補2176號基石，在金面山第一登山口附近，登頂只需10分鐘。
交通方式：
開車： 國道1號新竹系統出口下交流道，或國道3號大溪出口下交流道，接台3線往慈湖方向行駛，轉台7線約1.2K處，左轉桃58鄉道，依美華國小指標，再循阮家土雞城指標，續行4.7公里後，抵達金面山第一登山口、金面山第二登山口、金面山第三登山口。
大眾運輸： 桃園客運5097、5099、5107：自「大溪」站搭乘，於「美華國小」站牌下車。再循阮家土雞城指標步行4.7公里，或搭計程車前往登山口。
Jinmian Mountain, with an elevation of 667 meters, is one of Taiwan's Minor One Hundred Peaks and the highest peak in Daxi, renowned for its diverse terrain and challenging routes. Due to its sharp, bird-beak-like shape, it is also known as "Bird Beak Mountain" or "Bird Beak Peak," and is one of the Eight Views of Daxi, "Bird Beak Embraced in Mist."
The Jinmian Mountain Trail is also an ancient path, known as the "Jinshanmianzai Ancient Trail," which was once a convenient route for traders from Sanxia Wuliao to Daxi.
The Jinmian Mountain Trail is a circular route, but it can also be done as an out-and-back hike, taking approximately 3 hours, with a difficulty level ranging from low to moderate.
The trail features natural forest landscapes along the way, with occasional large rocks, perilous cliffs, and steep walls, requiring rope climbing, offering a rich wilderness experience.
At the open areas along the ridgeline, the view is quite rewarding, overlooking Daxi, Longtan, Grand Hill Villa, Wuling Bridge, and other scenic spots. The summit routes are well-connected, allowing for various hiking plans, such as a circular hike that includes Thirteen Points Mountain.
Moreover, during the tung tree blossom season each year, the trail is covered with fallen flowers, creating a romantic scene.
Jinmian Mountain has three main trailheads, all located on the road leading to Ruanjia Village Local Chicken Restaurant (it is recommended to enter and exit from the third trailhead, as the first trailhead is slippery and poorly marked, making it easy to slip when descending):
- 1st Trailhead: Located on the roadside about 1 kilometer before the Local Chicken Restaurant.
- 2nd Trailhead: Located in front of the Local Chicken Restaurant parking lot.
- 3rd Trailhead: Located behind the Local Chicken Restaurant, reached after passing three brothers' shops.
For the trailhead, it is recommended to navigate to "Ruanjia Village Local Chicken Restaurant," which has ample parking for hikers. Please note that the road to the restaurant is quite narrow and winding, so drive carefully.
Additionally, if you plan to enjoy some local mountain chicken after your hike, you must make a reservation by phone in advance, as they generally do not have any available for walk-ins (I wanted to take away half a chicken today, but all three restaurants said they had none).
第三登山口在這裡
看到布條要右轉上去
來到岔路口，左往金山面山（3分鐘），右往金面山（約1小時）
先取左順路去金山面山
金山面山，海拔385公尺，腹地尚且寬闊
接著往金面山出發
一路上看到的都是景色差不多的原始林相
眼前出現巨石
金面山也有不少拉繩攀爬的路段，不過對於經常登山健行的人來說，沒什麼難度
經過一處可以休息的空地
途中有一處幾近垂直的拉繩攀爬
今天有點熱，不過山上微風徐徐吹來，相當涼爽，走來不至於汗流浹背
稜線上的景色
大約花了一小時即登頂金面山，除了部分路段雨後比較濕滑，沿途風景較單一，其實金面山還算是個不錯午後輕健行的路線
在山頂大約休息五分鐘後原路折返下山
回到阮家土雞城，今天的輕健行來回大約花了兩個小時
