Hwangaksan Hiking Trails 황악산
One of Korea's 100 Famous Mountains (Korea Forest Service) · Summit Hwangaksan (황악산) 1,111 m
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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.
13 trails
- Hwangaksan 2 course · Samyeongdaesagongwon → Hwangaksan Intermediate 황악산 2코스 · 사명대사공원 → 황악산6.06 km · 959 m ascent · angle 9.0° · grade 15.8% · steepest 1 km 32.4% · about 3 h 7 min3D fly-throughFollow (GPS)🚌 Directions
- Hwangaksan 1 course · Samyeongdaesagongwon → Hwangaksan Intermediate 황악산 1코스 · 사명대사공원 → 황악산5.43 km · 923 m ascent · angle 9.7° · grade 17.0% · steepest 1 km 28.4% · about 2 h 54 min3D fly-throughFollow (GPS)🚌 Directions
- Yeongdong Hwanghaksan · Eochon → Hwangaksan Intermediate 영동 황학산 · 어촌 → 황악산4.64 km · 771 m ascent · angle 9.4° · grade 16.6% · steepest 1 km 28.8% · about 2 h 27 min3D fly-throughFollow (GPS)🚌 Directions
- Gimcheon Hwanghaksan · Unsu → Hwangaksan Advanced 김천 황학산 · 운수 → 황악산4.50 km · 932 m ascent · angle 11.7° · grade 20.7% · steepest 1 km 42.7% · about 2 h 41 min3D fly-throughFollow (GPS)🚌 Directions
- Gimcheon Hwanghaksan · Mandeokjeon → Hwangaksan Intermediate 김천 황학산 · 만덕전 → 황악산5.07 km · 975 m ascent · angle 10.9° · grade 19.2% · steepest 1 km 28.8% · about 2 h 54 min3D fly-throughFollow (GPS)🚌 Directions
- Gimcheon Hwanghaksan · Hyangcheon → Hwangaksan Intermediate 김천 황학산 · 향천 → 황악산5.33 km · 986 m ascent · angle 10.5° · grade 18.5% · steepest 1 km 28.8% · about 2 h 59 min3D fly-throughFollow (GPS)🚌 Directions
- Gimcheon Hwanghaksan · Jurye → Hwangaksan Intermediate 김천 황학산 · 주례 → 황악산6.12 km · 791 m ascent · angle 7.4° · grade 12.9% · steepest 1 km 21.5% · about 2 h 51 min3D fly-throughFollow (GPS)🚌 Directions
- Yeongdong Hwanghaksan · Baekdudaegan trail → Hwangaksan Intermediate 영동 황학산 · 백두대간등산로 → 황악산5.11 km · 908 m ascent · angle 10.1° · grade 17.8% · steepest 1 km 28.8% · about 2 h 47 min3D fly-throughFollow (GPS)🚌 Directions
- Baekdudaegan 35 section · Daepyeong → Hwangaksan Expert 백두대간 35구간 · 대평 → 황악산14.95 km · 1,634 m ascent · angle 6.2° · grade 10.9% · steepest 1 km 30.9% · about 6 h 28 min3D fly-throughFollow (GPS)🚌 Directions
- Baekdudaegan 36 section · Hwangaksan → Milmongnyeong Advanced 백두대간 36구간 · 황악산 → 밀목령15.03 km · 1,126 m ascent · angle 4.3° · grade 7.5% · steepest 1 km 18.8% · about 5 h 38 min3D fly-throughFollow (GPS)🚌 Directions
- Hwanghaksan Hyeongjebong 2 course · Unsuri → Hyeongjebong Advanced 황학산 형제봉 2코스 · 운수리 → 형제봉3.32 km · 745 m ascent · angle 12.7° · grade 22.5% · steepest 1 km 39.8% · about 2 h 4 min3D fly-throughFollow (GPS)🚌 Directions
- Hwanghaksan Hyeongjebong 1 course · Juryeri → Hyeongjebong Moderate 황학산 형제봉 1코스 · 주례리 → 형제봉4.18 km · 580 m ascent · angle 7.9° · grade 13.9% · steepest 1 km 21.0% · about 2 h 1 min3D fly-throughFollow (GPS)🚌 Directions
- Hwangaksan · Baramjae → Yeojeongbong Easy 황악산 · 바람재 → 여정봉1.24 km · 203 m ascent · angle 9.3° · grade 16.4% · steepest 1 km 17.1% · about 39 min3D fly-throughFollow (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.
Hwangaksan FAQ
- How many hiking trails go up Hwangaksan?
- This page lists 13 trails to the summit. The shortest is Hwangaksan · Baramjae → Yeojeongbong (1.2 km, about 39 min) and the longest is Baekdudaegan 35 section · Daepyeong → Hwangaksan (14.9 km, about 6 h 28 min).
- How long does it take to hike Hwangaksan?
- About 39 min to 6 h 28 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 Hwangaksan?
- The summit, Hwangaksan, is about 1,111 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).
- Is there parking at Hwangaksan?
- 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 Hwangaksan?
- 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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