How many hiking trails go up Geumsan?

This page lists 11 trails to the summit. The shortest is Hallyeohaesang · Geumsanjayeongwanchallo (0.5 km, about 14 min) and the longest is Hallyeohaesang · Geumsan visitor center → Geumsan → Sangjuri ticket booth (4.7 km, about 2 h 22 min).

How long does it take to hike Geumsan?

About 14 min to 2 h 22 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, Geumsan, is about 705 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).

Is there parking at Geumsan?

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 Geumsan?

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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Geumsan Hiking Trails 금산

One of Korea's 100 Famous Mountains (Korea Forest Service) · Summit Geumsan (금산) 705 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.

11 trails

Hallyeohaesang · Sangjuri ticket booth → Geumsan Easy 한려해상 · 상주리매표소 → 금산2.19 km · 232 m ascent · angle 6.0° · grade 10.6% · steepest 1 km 6.7% · about 56 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hallyeohaesang · Geumsan visitor center → Geumsan Advanced 한려해상 · 금산탐방지원센터 → 금산2.53 km · 593 m ascent · angle 13.2° · grade 23.4% · steepest 1 km 39.4% · about 1 h 37 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Jeseokbong 2 course · Geumsan visitor center → Geumsanbudo Advanced 제석봉 2코스 · 금산탐방지원센터 → 금산부도2.70 km · 625 m ascent · angle 13.0° · grade 23.1% · steepest 1 km 39.6% · about 1 h 43 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hallyeohaesang · Geumsan visitor center → Geumsan Advanced 한려해상 · 금산탐방지원센터 → 금산1.91 km · 560 m ascent · angle 16.3° · grade 29.3% · steepest 1 km 38.5% · about 1 h 25 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Jeseokbong 1 course · Dumo → Geumsanbudo Intermediate 제석봉 1코스 · 두모 → 금산부도2.86 km · 592 m ascent · angle 11.7° · grade 20.7% · steepest 1 km 28.4% · about 1 h 42 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hallyeohaesang · Dumogyegok → Busoam → Hwaeombong → Munjangam Easy 한려해상 · 두모계곡 → 부소암 → 화엄봉 → 문장암0.87 km · 107 m ascent · steepest 1 km 2.4% · about 24 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hallyeohaesang · Bokgokje 2 parking → Sangsaam → Ssanghongmun Easy 한려해상 · 복곡제2주차장 → 상사암 → 쌍홍문1.73 km · 150 m ascent · angle 5.0° · grade 8.7% · steepest 1 km 7.7% · about 41 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Geumsan 1 course · Bokgok visitor center → Namhaegeumsan Easy 금산 1코스 · 복곡탐방지원센터 → 남해금산1.59 km · 129 m ascent · angle 4.6° · grade 8.1% · steepest 1 km 8.1% · about 37 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hallyeohaesang · Sangjuri ticket booth → Geumsan → Geumsan visitor center Advanced 한려해상 · 상주리매표소 → 금산 → 금산탐방지원센터4.72 km · 526 m ascent · angle 6.4° · grade 11.1% · steepest 1 km 39.2% · about 2 h 3 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hallyeohaesang · Geumsan visitor center → Geumsan → Sangjuri ticket booth Advanced 한려해상 · 금산탐방지원센터 → 금산 → 상주리매표소4.73 km · 714 m ascent · angle 8.6° · grade 15.1% · steepest 1 km 39.4% · about 2 h 22 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hallyeohaesang · Geumsanjayeongwanchallo Easy 한려해상 · 금산자연관찰로0.45 km · 73 m ascent · steepest 1 km 16.1% · about 14 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.

Geumsan FAQ

How many hiking trails go up Geumsan?: This page lists 11 trails to the summit. The shortest is Hallyeohaesang · Geumsanjayeongwanchallo (0.5 km, about 14 min) and the longest is Hallyeohaesang · Geumsan visitor center → Geumsan → Sangjuri ticket booth (4.7 km, about 2 h 22 min).
How long does it take to hike Geumsan?: About 14 min to 2 h 22 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 Geumsan?: The summit, Geumsan, is about 705 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).
Is there parking at Geumsan?: 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 Geumsan?: 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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