A representative Korean peak certified for its high scenic beauty and historical hiking significance.
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Surrounded by the pristine nature of Gangwon-do, Gongjak Mountain (elevation 887.4m) is best visited during autumn in October when the red maple leaf tunnel is spectacular. Visualizing spicy water chicken galbi accompanied by savory buckwheat crepes at the foot of the hill makes the final steps to the peak feel effortless. Post-hike, dining at a local valley restaurant is the ultimate reward.
”It was selected in consideration of its beautiful scenery, including dense forests and Suta Valley. The name of the mountain comes from the fact that its shape resembles a peacock with its wings spread. Sutasa Temple, where volumes 17 and 18 of Wolinseokbo, Treasure No. 745, are preserved, and Suta Valley, a 20-ri valley from Sutasa Temple to Nocheon-ri, are especially famous.
This is a course where you go into the front of the mountain, look at its face, go over the top of its head, and take the nearest road. The starting point is Guneop Bridge on National Highway 56. Going up Guneopcheon Stream, you cross the water five times. The third time, when you pass the bridge next to the farmhouse with the red roof, you can see the peak at its best. This stream path turns into a valley path as it passes the county park information sign at the entrance to Ttemegigol, and after Gongjak Falls, it becomes a mountain path. There are often dangerous parts when climbing up a rock hill, so if you are accompanying a beginner, prepare an assistant. However, since the summit, which was difficult to climb, is occupied by a forest fire observation tower and surrounded by a barbed wire fence, I take off my backpack at the rock peak 20 meters away. The descent begins by entering the eastern tomb at the three-way intersection where there is a signpost and a pile of stones on the south side of the summit. After passing about 20 meters of rock with a rope attached, go down the steep slope of Namneung at the three-way intersection with a signpost.
| division | panel | time taken |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended course | Sutasa Temple Entrance ① - 25 minutes - Wadong Pass ② - 30 minutes - Peak 514 ③ - 30 minutes - Yaksubong Peak ④ - 45 minutes - Matbawigol Intersection ⑤ - 35 minutes - Suribong ⑥ - 50 minutes - Angongjakjae ⑦ - 50 minutes - Summit ⑧ - 15 minutes - Dongneung Intersection ⑨ - 30 minutes - Recreation Forest Intersection ⑩ - 30 minutes - Gongggol Garden ⑪ | Approximately 5 hours 40 minutes |
| Other course 1 | Gongjakgol Garden ⑪ - Munbawigol ⑫ - Peak 735 ⑬ - Summit ⑧ - Angongjakjae ⑦ - Peak 790 - (Sinbong-ri) - Sinbong Bridge ⑯ | Approximately 4 hours 40 minutes |
| Other Course 2 | Sutasa Temple ① - Wadong Pass ② - Yaksubong Peak ④ - Suribong ⑥ - Angongjakjae ⑦ - Summit ⑧ - Gongjak Mountain Natural Recreation Forest ⑰ - Gongggol Garden ⑪ | Approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes |
| Other course 3 | Sinbonggyo ⑯ - Dongbongsa ⑱ - Suribong ⑥ - 790 peak - Angongjakjae ⑦ - Summit ⑧ - 735 peak - Munbawigol ⑫ - Gongjakgol Garden ⑪ | Approximately 4 hours 50 minutes |
The starting point is Hongcheon. There are 52 at Dong Seoul Terminal and 41 at Sangbong Terminal. When using Guneop-ri as the starting point, take a local bus to Eron that runs every hour, or take a bus to Seongsan that runs 15 times to Gulun-ri, get off at Songjeong, and walk about 2km. Local buses run 3 times to Suta Temple and Sinbong-ri, and to the entrance of Gongjakgol, take the bus bound for Mulgol 3 times and get off at the open-air intersection. Take New National Road No. 6 and No. 44, which is used to go to Seoraksan Mountain. To get to Gulun-ri and Guneop-ri (National Road 56), just follow the signboard, but in Dong-myeon, there is no signboard on the new national road, so go into town, pass the county office, and follow local road 444.
Practical technical hiking guides tailored for elevation 887.4m.
체온조절고어텍스를 입고도 내부가 축축해지는 원인을 분석하고, 투습 한계를 극복하는 물리적 환기(Ventilation) 타이밍을 제시합니다.
신소재/기어미군 특수작전사령부(SOCOM) 요청으로 탄생한 차세대 초경량 액티브 인슐레이션(Active Insulation)의 구조적 원리를 분석합니다.
장비관리등산 조끼와 배낭용 수낭(하이드레이션 블래더) 호스 내부에 침과 잔수로 인해 발생하는 검은 곰팡이(바이오필름)의 위험성과 원인을 분석합니다.
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