How many hiking trails go up Hwangmaesan?

This page lists 12 trails to the summit. The shortest is Hwangmaesan Janggunbong 2 course · Beoppyeong-ri → Janggunbong (4.0 km, about 1 h 27 min) and the longest is Hwangmaesan · Sangjung → Hwangmaesan (7.0 km, about 3 h 10 min).

How long does it take to hike Hwangmaesan?

About 1 h 27 min to 3 h 10 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 Hwangmaesan?

The summit, Hwangmaesan, is about 1,113 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).

Is there parking at Hwangmaesan?

There are 12 parking lots within 3 km of the nearest trailhead (Korea national parking data). Check fees and hours on site.

What is the weather on Hwangmaesan?

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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Hwangmaesan Hiking Trails 황매산

One of Korea's 100 Famous Mountains (Korea Forest Service) · Summit Hwangmaesan (황매산) 1,113 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.

12 trails

Hwangmaesan · Beoppyeong → Hwangmaesan Intermediate 황매산 · 법평 → 황매산3.88 km · 660 m ascent · angle 9.7° · grade 17.0% · steepest 1 km 29.7% · about 2 h 4 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hwangmaesan · Sangbeop → Hwangmaesan Moderate 황매산 · 상법 → 황매산4.58 km · 689 m ascent · angle 8.6° · grade 15.1% · steepest 1 km 26.0% · about 2 h 18 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hwangmaesan · Jangbak → Hwangmaesan Intermediate 황매산 · 장박 → 황매산3.92 km · 669 m ascent · angle 9.7° · grade 17.1% · steepest 1 km 29.3% · about 2 h 6 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hwangmaesan · Silmae → Hwangmaesan Intermediate 황매산 · 실매 → 황매산4.85 km · 746 m ascent · angle 8.7° · grade 15.4% · steepest 1 km 23.4% · about 2 h 27 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hwangmaesan · Sangjung → Hwangmaesan Intermediate 황매산 · 상중 → 황매산6.99 km · 847 m ascent · angle 6.9° · grade 12.1% · steepest 1 km 23.4% · about 3 h 10 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Sangbong 2 course · Deongman → Sangbong Intermediate 상봉 2코스 · 덕만 → 상봉5.20 km · 730 m ascent · angle 8.0° · grade 14.0% · steepest 1 km 24.1% · about 2 h 31 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Sangbong 1 course · Deongman → Sangbong Intermediate 상봉 1코스 · 덕만 → 상봉6.13 km · 728 m ascent · angle 6.8° · grade 11.9% · steepest 1 km 21.5% · about 2 h 45 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Gamamsan · Sangbeop → Beteulbong Moderate 감암산 · 상법 → 베틀봉2.81 km · 478 m ascent · angle 9.7° · grade 17.0% · steepest 1 km 25.8% · about 1 h 30 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hwangmaesan Janggunbong 2 course · Beoppyeong-ri → Janggunbong Easy 황매산 장군봉 2코스 · 법평리 → 장군봉3.97 km · 279 m ascent · angle 4.0° · grade 7.0% · steepest 1 km 12.5% · about 1 h 27 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hwangmaesan 1 course · Sinchon → Janggunbong Moderate 황매산 1코스 · 신촌 → 장군봉6.50 km · 565 m ascent · angle 5.0° · grade 8.7% · steepest 1 km 19.4% · about 2 h 34 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hwangmaesan Minbong 2 course · Jangbak → Janggunbong Moderate 황매산 민봉 2코스 · 장박 → 장군봉5.97 km · 579 m ascent · angle 5.5° · grade 9.7% · steepest 1 km 24.8% · about 2 h 27 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hwangmaesan Janggunbong 1 course · Darigol → Janggunbong Moderate 황매산 장군봉 1코스 · 다리골 → 장군봉4.68 km · 425 m ascent · angle 5.2° · grade 9.1% · steepest 1 km 14.3% · about 1 h 53 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.

Hwangmaesan FAQ

How many hiking trails go up Hwangmaesan?: This page lists 12 trails to the summit. The shortest is Hwangmaesan Janggunbong 2 course · Beoppyeong-ri → Janggunbong (4.0 km, about 1 h 27 min) and the longest is Hwangmaesan · Sangjung → Hwangmaesan (7.0 km, about 3 h 10 min).
How long does it take to hike Hwangmaesan?: About 1 h 27 min to 3 h 10 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 Hwangmaesan?: The summit, Hwangmaesan, is about 1,113 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).
Is there parking at Hwangmaesan?: There are 12 parking lots within 3 km of the nearest trailhead (Korea national parking data). Check fees and hours on site.
What is the weather on Hwangmaesan?: 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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