Chiaksan Mountain | Weonju-si, Gangwon-do

Chiaksan

Referred to as either Chiaksan or Chiak Mountain, is a mountain located in the province of Gangwon-do, South Korea. Chiaksan was first designated as a mountain park in 1984 and encompasses an area of 182.09㎢.

The mountain extends across the city of Wonju and the county of Hoengseong. The mountain peaks include Namdaebong, Cheongjibong, Hyangnobong, Sambong, and Birobong Peak, with the tallest peak reaching an elevation of 1,288 m (4,226 ft).

Chiaksan also features natural deep valleys, unique rock formations, waterfalls and tourist destinations for hikers to experience.

Hiking Courses

1 Day Courses

• Birobong Course (Difficulty – Novice / 3 hours / 8.9 km)
• Namdaebong Course (Difficulty – Novice / 2 hours 40 minutes / 5.2 km)
• Birobong Peak Course (Difficulty – Novice /2 hours 30 minutes / 4.1 km)
• Namdaebong Peak Course (Difficulty – Novice / 2 hours 30 minutes / 5.9 km)
• Hyangnobong Peak Course (Difficulty – Novice / 1 hour 30 minutes / 2.8 km)
• Seryeom Waterfall Course (Difficulty – Novice / 1 hour 20 minutes / 3 km)
• Mountain Ridge Trail (Difficulty – Expert /10 hours / 23.8 km)

Peak Season Info

Season (6 months): Spring (from 4.1 ~ 5.31), Summer (7.1 ~ 8.31) and Autumn (10.1 ~ 11.30)

Mountain No Access Period

Seasonal Fire Watch Period
Spring: March 2 – May 15 / Fall: November 17 – December 15

* TBD by park rangers based on weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions. Please visit the official website to check before visiting.

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