The Best Trails in Gangwon (South Korea)

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Photo of Birobong Photo of Namdaebong and Hyangnobong Photo of Daytrip Seoraksan Nationalpark
  • Birobong

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    Hiking
    near Musoejŏm, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    9.75mi
    Elevation +
    3327f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofBirobong Photo ofBirobong Photo ofBirobong

    Birobong Peak is located in Chiaksan National Park near Wonju, about a 2 hour drive from Seoul or Osan. By car take highway 50 east so the Saemal Interchange. There will be signs for the park as you approach the exit. Af...

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  • Namdaebong and Hyangnobong

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    near Illon, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    9.69mi
    Elevation +
    3878f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofNamdaebong and Hyangnobong Photo ofNamdaebong and Hyangnobong Photo ofNamdaebong and Hyangnobong

    This hike starts at the Geumdae Ranger Station in Chiaksan National Park. There are 2 parking options. The large free parking area is about 1.5 km before the ranger station on the right with a big sign indicating you hav...

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  • Daytrip Seoraksan Nationalpark

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    near Sŏrak-tong, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    8.40mi
    Elevation +
    3114f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDaytrip Seoraksan Nationalpark Photo ofDaytrip Seoraksan Nationalpark Photo ofDaytrip Seoraksan Nationalpark

    The Daytrip combines the hike to Biryong Waterfall and to Utsanbawi Rock (passing Sinherungsa Temple and Heundeulbawi Rock).

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  • Birobong from the west

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    near Withwang-gol, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    4.63mi
    Elevation +
    3205f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofBirobong from the west Photo ofBirobong from the west Photo ofBirobong from the west

    This is a short but steep hike to Birobong summit in Chiaksan National Park. It gains close to 1000 meters in 4.1 km. It is rated moderate because it is so short, but it will give you a good workout. The summit view is n...

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  • Saeduduk

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    near Saeduduk, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    6.69mi
    Elevation +
    2585f
    TrailRank
    42

    This is not the hike I had planned. I put the wrong address into my car's navigation. None the less it was a nice hike in the forest away from the sound of cars and the city. Birds and a babbling brook were the sound of ...

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  • Hyangnobong

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    near Saem-gol, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    3.36mi
    Elevation +
    2313f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHyangnobong Photo ofHyangnobong Photo ofHyangnobong

    The trailhead starts at the Haenggu information booth in Chiaksan National Park. There is a fee parking lot. There is also some free parking down the road if you are willing to walk a little more. There are restroom faci...

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  • Mt. Seorak

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    near Oga-ri, Kangwŏn-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    11.91mi
    Elevation +
    4603f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofMt. Seorak Photo ofMt. Seorak Photo ofMt. Seorak

    The peaks of the Seoraksan Mountains break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea's most famous national park. Due to the many rare species f...

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  • near Sŏrak-tong, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    4.28mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo of설악산 - 울산바위 / Seoraksan - Ulsanbawi Photo of설악산 - 울산바위 / Seoraksan - Ulsanbawi Photo of설악산 - 울산바위 / Seoraksan - Ulsanbawi

    This is a pretty easy (and busy trail) that you can get to in Seoraksan National Park near where you can take the cable cars (to a different peak). The hike is very leisurly and beautiful, but you won't be alone. This is...

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  • near Gwangdeokdong, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    19.81mi
    Elevation +
    7464f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo of포천 한북정맥 - 광덕고개부터 청계저수지까지 / Pocheon Hanbuk Ridgeline - Gwangdeok-gogae rest area to Cheongye Lake Photo of포천 한북정맥 - 광덕고개부터 청계저수지까지 / Pocheon Hanbuk Ridgeline - Gwangdeok-gogae rest area to Cheongye Lake Photo of포천 한북정맥 - 광덕고개부터 청계저수지까지 / Pocheon Hanbuk Ridgeline - Gwangdeok-gogae rest area to Cheongye Lake

    A full recap of our backpacking trip near Pocheon, we were on the trail for three days and two nights and completed a total of almost 32 kilometers. Hope the info in this can help anyone looking for a longer through hike...

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  • Crossing Korea Day 2

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    Road Bike
    near Soyang-dong, Gangwon (South Korea)
    Distance
    91.97mi
    Elevation +
    7897f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCrossing Korea Day 2 Photo ofCrossing Korea Day 2 Photo ofCrossing Korea Day 2

    Climb, climb and climb some more. Roads are great, no traffic easy to find your way. Just climb, climb and climb some more.

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  • 삼악산 / Samaksan

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    near Bamkkasibeodeung, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    3.63mi
    Elevation +
    1847f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of삼악산 / Samaksan Photo of삼악산 / Samaksan Photo of삼악산 / Samaksan

    This was a nice hike that greeted us with spectacular views of Chuncheon and the surrounding area. The hike itself is not very far in distance, but if starting from where we did, be ready for crawling up some big rocks a...

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  • near Jaeryangbat, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    13.42mi
    Elevation +
    4590f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of설악산 / Seoraksan - 한계령 to 대청봉 to 비선대 Photo of설악산 / Seoraksan - 한계령 to 대청봉 to 비선대 Photo of설악산 / Seoraksan - 한계령 to 대청봉 to 비선대

    A two day and one night hike that we started at the western side of the national park and ended on the eastern side of the park where the cable car is. We stayed at the 희운각 shelter, which you will have to book in advance...

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  • Daechungbong Peak to Yangpok Hut

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    near Talgot, Gangwon (South Korea)
    Distance
    3.50mi
    Elevation +
    1732f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofDaechungbong Peak to Yangpok Hut Photo ofDaechungbong Peak to Yangpok Hut Photo ofDaechungbong Peak to Yangpok Hut

    Descent from Daechungbong to Yangpok Shelter in Seoraksan National Park on the 27th of February, 2010.

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  • near Ch’ilsibsam-dong, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    7.85mi
    Elevation +
    3812f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofNorth Seoraksan(북설악 신평능선) Photo ofNorth Seoraksan(북설악 신평능선) Photo ofNorth Seoraksan(북설악 신평능선)

    Distance 14.11 km Distance Calories 546 C Calories Timing Pace Speed 10:01:31 Time 8:01:51 Moving Time 10:01:56 Elapsed Time 42:38 min/km Avg Pace 34:09 min/km Avg Moving Pace 11:20 min/km Best P...

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  • near Sŏrak-tong, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    2.88mi
    Elevation +
    2024f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofHiking - Ulsanbawi - Gangwon-do, South Korea Photo ofHiking - Ulsanbawi - Gangwon-do, South Korea Photo ofHiking - Ulsanbawi - Gangwon-do, South Korea

    Hiking - Seoraksan National Park, South Korea, is located near the city of Sokcho. I took the trail to Ulsanbawi (Rock from Ulsan) on a beautiful and warm December 2004 day. The 2-hour climb is relatively easy as the las...

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  • 북설악(화암재-창암)

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    near Wŏnt’ŏ, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    4.79mi
    Elevation +
    157f
    TrailRank
    24

    Distance 7.70 km Distance Timing Pace Speed 3:12:32 Time 2:07:51 Moving Time 3:12:32 Elapsed Time 25:01 min/km Avg Pace 16:36 min/km Avg Moving Pace 3:24 min/km Best Pace Elevation 45 m Elev Gain...

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  • Gangneung Beach and Gyeong-po Lake

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    near Sagŭnjin, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    1.95mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofGangneung Beach and Gyeong-po Lake Photo ofGangneung Beach and Gyeong-po Lake Photo ofGangneung Beach and Gyeong-po Lake

    A springtime walk around the lake with cherry blossoms, waterfowl, and tandem bikes. 강릉 해변 and 경포 Lake. Gangneung Beach and Gyeong-po Lake

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  • near Jaeryangbat, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    5.90mi
    Elevation +
    2927f
    TrailRank
    19

    This is the back approach to Soeraksan National Park. In honesty, I found the trail to be disappointing, however if you want to take this route - well here it is. Views were mediocre and early November, trees were alread...

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  • Sokcho

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    near Changsa-dong, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    5.26mi
    Elevation +
    190f
    TrailRank
    19

    Did a loop walk. The first part (along the sea front) is missing. A part in the middle required going off-trail though some woods, and came out onto a busy road with no sidewalk.

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  • Osaek - Baekdam

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    near Osaeng-ni, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    21.65mi
    Elevation +
    4728f
    TrailRank
    16

    Little bit at the start didn't track properly and is shown as a straight line. Includes a bit of the bus journey back to Sokcho at the end.

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  • near Sŏrak-tong, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    1.35mi
    Elevation +
    630f
    TrailRank
    15

    This is great walk especially during the autumn season. Best taken late afternoon when there are less people. Divided into two: First part - a pleasant, easy walk through a forest and up the creek to a small waterfall ...

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  • bron ride

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    near Myŏngnyunil-tong, Gangwon (South Korea)
    Distance
    42.47mi
    Elevation +
    3192f
    TrailRank
    10

    wonju - guirae - bron circle MTB riding (club event)

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