How many hiking trails go up Gayasan?

This page lists 4 trails to the summit. The shortest is Gayasan · Baegundong visitor center → Seoseongjae (2.7 km, about 1 h 39 min) and the longest is Gayasan · Baegundong visitor center → Sangwangbong(Udubong) (4.0 km, about 2 h 27 min).

How long does it take to hike Gayasan?

About 1 h 39 min to 2 h 27 min one way to the summit (estimated at 4 km/h plus 1 hour per 600 m of ascent). Add time for the descent.

The summit, Chilbulbong, is about 1,433 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).

Is there parking at Gayasan?

There is 1 parking lot within 3 km of the nearest trailhead (Korea national parking data). Check fees and hours on site.

What is the weather on Gayasan?

The 'Weather · Air quality · Sunrise' section on this page shows the Korea Meteorological Administration forecast for the summit area and today's sunrise and sunset. It is colder and windier at the top.

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Gayasan Hiking Trails 가야산

One of Korea's 100 Famous Mountains (Korea Forest Service) · Summit Chilbulbong (칠불봉) 1,433 m

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🏥 Nearest emergency rooms

Weather warnings and UV: Korea Meteorological Administration. Wildfire risk: Korea Forest Service. Emergency rooms: National Medical Center (region from the nearest ER's address). In an emergency call 119.

4 trails

Gayasan · Baegundong visitor center → Sangwangbong(Udubong) Intermediate 가야산 · 백운동탐방지원센터 → 상왕봉(우두봉)4.04 km · 864 m ascent · angle 12.1° · grade 21.4% · steepest 1 km 29.8% · about 2 h 27 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Gayasan Dongseongbong Jarak 2 course · Baegundong visitor center → Chilbulbong Intermediate 가야산 동성봉 자락 2코스 · 백운동탐방지원센터 → 칠불봉3.89 km · 870 m ascent · angle 12.6° · grade 22.4% · steepest 1 km 30.1% · about 2 h 25 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Gayasan · Haeinsa → Sangwangbong(Udubong) Intermediate 가야산 · 해인사 → 상왕봉(우두봉)3.98 km · 784 m ascent · angle 11.1° · grade 19.7% · steepest 1 km 32.0% · about 2 h 18 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Gayasan · Baegundong visitor center → Seoseongjae Intermediate 가야산 · 백운동탐방지원센터 → 서성재2.67 km · 587 m ascent · angle 12.4° · grade 22.0% · steepest 1 km 34.9% · about 1 h 39 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions

Times are estimates at 4 km/h plus 1 hour per 600 m of ascent. Trail data is for reference - always follow signs and closures on site. The 3D and GPS screens are in Korean; the map and route work the same. 🚌 Directions opens Google Maps transit directions from where you are to the trailhead. Difficulty (Easy to Expert) is routefly's estimate from distance and ascent, not an official grade; 📈 Elevation shows the slope of each section like the park trail boards.

Gayasan FAQ

How many hiking trails go up Gayasan?: This page lists 4 trails to the summit. The shortest is Gayasan · Baegundong visitor center → Seoseongjae (2.7 km, about 1 h 39 min) and the longest is Gayasan · Baegundong visitor center → Sangwangbong(Udubong) (4.0 km, about 2 h 27 min).
How long does it take to hike Gayasan?: About 1 h 39 min to 2 h 27 min one way to the summit (estimated at 4 km/h plus 1 hour per 600 m of ascent). Add time for the descent.
How high is Gayasan?: The summit, Chilbulbong, is about 1,433 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).
Is there parking at Gayasan?: There is 1 parking lot within 3 km of the nearest trailhead (Korea national parking data). Check fees and hours on site.
What is the weather on Gayasan?: The 'Weather · Air quality · Sunrise' section on this page shows the Korea Meteorological Administration forecast for the summit area and today's sunrise and sunset. It is colder and windier at the top.

Safety tips

Emergency (fire & rescue): call 119 - interpretation is available. Tell them the number on the nearest trail post (국가지점번호 / 다목적위치표지판).
Korea Travel Hotline (24 h, English): 1330.
Some trails close during the wildfire prevention seasons (about Feb 1 - May 15 and Nov 1 - Dec 15) and in bad weather.
Start early and plan to be off the mountain before sunset. Carry water, a rain jacket and a headlamp.
Hiking alone? Tell someone your route and return time - on the GPS screen, Share → 📨 Text my hike plan to family opens a text with the trail, start and finish times.

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Data: Korea Forest Service (100 Famous Mountains, hiking trails), Korea National Park Service, Korea Meteorological Administration, AirKorea, Durunubi (data.go.kr), © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names follow the Revised Romanization of Korean. 한국어 · Privacy (Korean)

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