How many hiking trails go up Hwaaksan?

This page lists 8 trails to the summit. The shortest is Jungbong 1 course · Swimilgogae → Miyakgol (4.0 km, about 1 h 59 min) and the longest is Gapyeong Hwaaksan · Hwaak → Hwaaksan Jungbong (5.3 km, about 3 h 14 min).

How long does it take to hike Hwaaksan?

About 1 h 59 min to 3 h 14 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 Hwaaksan?

The summit, Hwaaksan Jungbong, is about 1,446 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).

Is there parking at Hwaaksan?

No registered parking lot within 3 km of the nearest trailhead. Consider public transport.

What is the weather on Hwaaksan?

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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Hwaaksan Hiking Trails 화악산

One of Korea's 100 Famous Mountains (Korea Forest Service) · Summit Hwaaksan Jungbong (화악산 중봉) 1,446 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.

8 trails

Gapyeong Hwaaksan · Hwaak → Hwaaksan Jungbong Advanced 가평 화악산 · 화악 → 화악산 중봉5.26 km · 1,155 m ascent · angle 12.4° · grade 22.0% · steepest 1 km 43.4% · about 3 h 14 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Gapyeong Hwaaksan · Jeongmok → Hwaaksan Jungbong Intermediate 가평 화악산 · 적목 → 화악산 중봉5.38 km · 1,097 m ascent · angle 11.5° · grade 20.4% · steepest 1 km 31.9% · about 3 h 10 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Keungolbong 1 course · Yongsopokpogureumdari → Miyakgol Advanced 큰골봉 1코스 · 용소폭포구름다리 → 미약골3.54 km · 790 m ascent · angle 12.6° · grade 22.3% · steepest 1 km 42.7% · about 2 h 12 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Keungolbong 2 course · Soldunji → Miyakgol Intermediate 큰골봉 2코스 · 솔둔지 → 미약골4.00 km · 838 m ascent · angle 11.8° · grade 21.0% · steepest 1 km 24.1% · about 2 h 24 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Eonnitongbong 1 course · Jomurakgol(Seongnyongsan) → Miyakgol Intermediate 언니통봉 1코스 · 조무락골(석룡산) → 미약골4.69 km · 787 m ascent · angle 9.5° · grade 16.8% · steepest 1 km 29.3% · about 2 h 29 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Jungbong 1 course · Swimilgogae → Miyakgol Advanced 중봉 1코스 · 쉬밀고개 → 미약골4.01 km · 584 m ascent · angle 8.3° · grade 14.6% · steepest 1 km 42.5% · about 1 h 59 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Samilbong 1 course · Sirungogae(Sirunhyeon) → Samilbong Moderate 삼일봉 1코스 · 시룬고개(실운현) → 삼일봉4.60 km · 601 m ascent · angle 7.5° · grade 13.1% · steepest 1 km 21.4% · about 2 h 9 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Samilbong 2 course · Samil-ri → Samilbong Intermediate 삼일봉 2코스 · 삼일리 → 삼일봉5.46 km · 956 m ascent · angle 9.9° · grade 17.5% · steepest 1 km 34.0% · about 2 h 58 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.

Hwaaksan FAQ

How many hiking trails go up Hwaaksan?: This page lists 8 trails to the summit. The shortest is Jungbong 1 course · Swimilgogae → Miyakgol (4.0 km, about 1 h 59 min) and the longest is Gapyeong Hwaaksan · Hwaak → Hwaaksan Jungbong (5.3 km, about 3 h 14 min).
How long does it take to hike Hwaaksan?: About 1 h 59 min to 3 h 14 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 Hwaaksan?: The summit, Hwaaksan Jungbong, is about 1,446 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).
Is there parking at Hwaaksan?: No registered parking lot within 3 km of the nearest trailhead. Consider public transport.
What is the weather on Hwaaksan?: 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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