Introduction:
Also referred to as Seolsan and Seolbongsan, the mountain was named Seorak ('Seol' meaning 'snow' and 'Ak' meaning 'big mountain') because the snow would not melt for a long time keeping the rocks in a permanent state of white. In November 1965, the Seo

 
Information:
Information Introduction Also referred to as Seolsan and Seolbongsan, the mountain was named Seorak ('Seol' meaning 'snow' and 'Ak' meaning 'big mountain') because the snow would not melt for a long time keeping the rocks in a permanent state of white
In November 1965, the Seorak Mountain district was designated as a Natural Monument preservation area
Afterwards in December 1973, it was designated as a park preservation area, and in August 1982, as a Biosphere Preservation District by UNESCO
The park is spread across 4 cities and counties: Sokcho, Inje, Goseong and Yangyang
The highest peak is Daecheongbong; to the east is OeSeorak and to the west is NaeSeorak, which is divided again into North NaeSeorak and South NaeSeorak
North NaeSeorak is composed of Bukcheon, which flows to Ingyecheon and Baekdamcheon streams
There are numerous valleys in NaeSeorak
Follow the Baekdamcheon valley where all the streams meet and you will reach Baekdamsa Temple, which is known for its beautiful scenery
Upstream there is Gayadong valley and Suryeomdong valley, and past Yeongsiam and Mangyeongdae there is Madeungryeong ridge (1,327m) that leads to Seorakdong
Follow Suryeomdong valley and you will reach Waryong and Ssangpok waterfalls
Further up is Bongjeongam (1,224m sea level)
Once you arrive at Daecheong peak you can view the magnificent mountain range
The sunrise viewed from here is spectacular and should not be missed
South NaeSeorak directs the valley from Oknyeotang area to Hangyeryeong
Daeseung Waterfall north of Jangsudae is the most beautiful site of NaeSeorak, which is 88m high
South of Yongdaeri valley is the twelve fairy bathing spring, Oktang Falls, and Yongtang Falls, along with several other traditional relics


Telephone: +82-33-636-7700 Closed N/A (Open all year round) Mountain Not Access Period Seasonal Forest Fire Watches by Park March 2 - May 15, 2016※ TBD by park directors based on fire weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions


Area:
s Open to the Public Seorak-dong (설악동) - Ulsanbawi Rock (울산바위) Osaek Mineral Spring (오색약수터) - Yongso Falls (용소폭포) Sogongwon (소공원) - Biryong Falls (비룡폭포) ~ Towangpok Observatory (토왕폭전망대) Gamasot Entrance (가마솥입구) ~ Entrance to Korea Botanical Garden (자생식물원입구) * Subject to changes depending on weather conditions
Please check before visiting
Hiking Course ▲ Biryong Falls (1hr, 2
4km): Sogongwon → Yukdam Falls → Biryong Falls ▲ Geumganggul Cave (2 hrs, 3
6km): Sogongwon → Waseondae → Biseondae → Geumganggul Cave ▲ Ulsanbawi Rock (2hrs, 3
8km): Sogongwon → Sinheungsa Temple → Heundeulbawi Rock/Gyejoam → Ulsanbawi Rock ▲ Yongso Falls (1hr, 3
2km): Yaksuteo Hiking Support Center → Seongguksa Temple → Yongso Waterfall → Yongso Falls Hiking Support Center ▲ Baekdamsa Temple (1hr 30min, 6
5km): Baekdamsa Temple Hiking Support Center → Baekdamsa Temple ▲ Daeseung Falls (40 min, 0
9km): Jangsudae → Daeseung Falls ▲ Yangpok (2hrs 50min, 6
5km): Sogongwon → Waseondae → Biseondae → Gwimyeonam → Yangpok Shelter ▲ Suryeomdong (3hrs, 11
2km): Baekdamsa Temple Hiking Support Center → Baekdamsa Temple → Yeongsiam → Suryeomdong Shelter ▲ Namgyori (6hrs 30min, 11
3km): Namgyori → Boksungatang → Daeseungnyeong → Jangsudae ▲ Daecheongbong Peak (Osaek) (4hrs, 5km): Osaek → Nam (South) Seorak Hiking Support Center → Seorak Falls → Daecheongbong Peak ▲ Daecheongbong Peak (Hangyeryeong) (12 hrs, 19
3 km / overnight): Hangyeryeong Hiking Support Center → Daecheongbong Peak →Heeungak → Biseondae → Sogongwon ▲ Daecheongbong Peak (Seorakdong) (10 hrs 40 min , 16 km / overnight): Sogongwon → Biseondae - Heeungak → Daecheongbong Peak → Seorak Falls → Osaek ▲ Gongnyong ridge (14 hours 40 min, 19
1km/ overnight): Sogongwon → Biseondae → Madeungnyeong Peak → Heeungak → Daecheongbong Peak → Osaek ▲ Heullimgol Valley (2 hrs 50 min, 3
3 km): Heullimgol Jikimteo → Deungseondae → Yongso Hiking Support Center ▲ Daecheongbong Peak (Baekdam) (12hrs 50 min, 23
9 km / overnight): Baekdamsa Temple → Bongjeongam → Daecheongbong Peak → Heeungak → Biseondae → Sogongwon ▲ Gwongeumseong Fortress Course (30 min / 1
5 km): Sogongwon → Cable Car → Gwongeumseong Fortress Natural Preservation Period (closed to public) * Daecheongbong Peak~Plant Habitat at the Top of Socheong (Hiking Path Excluded): until 2026 * Heukseondong Ravine (Hwangjang Waterfall-Daeseungryeong): until 2026 * Jeombongsan: until 2026 * Hwachae Ridge: until 2026 * Madeungryeong Misiryeong: until 2026 Restricted Mountain

Area:
s * Subject to changes depending on parks
Refer to the official website before visiting
Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees [Sogongwon Park] -Adults 3,500 won -Middle to high school students (ages 14-19) 1,000 won -Elementary school students (ages 8-13) 500 won * Inquiries: Sinheungsa Temple Ticket Office +82-33-636-8755 Facility Utilization Fees * Camping Site Low Season: Adults 1,600 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children 800 won Peak Season: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won * Shelter Low Season: Adults 1,600 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children 800 won Peak Season: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won - Peak Season: May 1-November 30 - Low Season: Period except for the peak season Restrooms Available Facilities for the Handicapped Unavailable Parking Fees Compact cars 2,000 won Small and mid-sized cars 4,000-5,000 won Large sized cars 6,000-7,500 won Available Facilities Camping site, shelter, visitors center, information center, park office Baby Stroller Rentals Not available Pets Not permitted

 
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