How many hiking trails go up Hwangseoksan?

This page lists 7 trails to the summit. The shortest is Hwangseoksan · southeast trailhead → Samgakjeom (4.7 km, about 2 h 24 min) and the longest is Hwangseoksan · Geoyeonjeong → Samgakjeom → southeast trailhead (12.2 km, about 5 h 13 min).

How long does it take to hike Hwangseoksan?

About 2 h 24 min to 5 h 13 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 Hwangseoksan?

The summit, Hwangseoksan, is about 1,193 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).

Is there parking at Hwangseoksan?

There are 4 parking lots within 3 km of the nearest trailhead (Korea national parking data). Check fees and hours on site.

What is the weather on Hwangseoksan?

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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Hwangseoksan Hiking Trails 황석산

One of Korea's 100 Famous Mountains (Korea Forest Service) · Summit Hwangseoksan (황석산) 1,193 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.

7 trails

Hwangseoksan 1 course · Mullebangatemagongwon → Hwangseoksan Intermediate 황석산 1코스 · 물레방아테마공원 → 황석산4.91 km · 882 m ascent · angle 10.2° · grade 18.0% · steepest 1 km 35.1% · about 2 h 42 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hwangseoksan 2 course · Geoyeonjeong rest area → Hwangseoksan Intermediate 황석산 2코스 · 거연정휴게소 → 황석산5.70 km · 889 m ascent · angle 8.9° · grade 15.6% · steepest 1 km 28.5% · about 2 h 54 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hwangseoksan · southeast trailhead → Samgakjeom Intermediate 황석산 · 남동쪽 들머리 → 삼각점4.69 km · 741 m ascent · angle 9.0° · grade 15.8% · steepest 1 km 33.4% · about 2 h 24 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hwangseoksan · southeast trailhead → Samgakjeom → Geoyeonjeong Intermediate 황석산 · 남동쪽 들머리 → 삼각점 → 거연정12.19 km · 935 m ascent · angle 4.4° · grade 7.7% · steepest 1 km 33.4% · about 4 h 36 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hwangseoksan · southeast trailhead → Samgakjeom → Sangwon Intermediate 황석산 · 남동쪽 들머리 → 삼각점 → 상원8.45 km · 817 m ascent · angle 5.5° · grade 9.7% · steepest 1 km 34.2% · about 3 h 28 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hwangseoksan · Sangwon → Samgakjeom → southeast trailhead Intermediate 황석산 · 상원 → 삼각점 → 남동쪽 들머리8.46 km · 1,053 m ascent · angle 7.1° · grade 12.5% · steepest 1 km 34.2% · about 3 h 52 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hwangseoksan · Geoyeonjeong → Samgakjeom → southeast trailhead Advanced 황석산 · 거연정 → 삼각점 → 남동쪽 들머리12.20 km · 1,298 m ascent · angle 6.1° · grade 10.6% · steepest 1 km 33.3% · about 5 h 13 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.

Hwangseoksan FAQ

How many hiking trails go up Hwangseoksan?: This page lists 7 trails to the summit. The shortest is Hwangseoksan · southeast trailhead → Samgakjeom (4.7 km, about 2 h 24 min) and the longest is Hwangseoksan · Geoyeonjeong → Samgakjeom → southeast trailhead (12.2 km, about 5 h 13 min).
How long does it take to hike Hwangseoksan?: About 2 h 24 min to 5 h 13 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 Hwangseoksan?: The summit, Hwangseoksan, is about 1,193 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).
Is there parking at Hwangseoksan?: There are 4 parking lots within 3 km of the nearest trailhead (Korea national parking data). Check fees and hours on site.
What is the weather on Hwangseoksan?: 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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