Category Hiking in the ROK
Odaesan National Park – Guryong Falls, Manmulsang and Geumgangsa Temple
Odaesan National Park, on the east coast of South Korea, near the city of Gangneung is not the most famous of national parks in the ROK, but has the potential to be one of the more rewarding hikes in Korea, especially if you are a novice hiker. As the summer slowly fades into autumn, the […]
The Seoul Trail: Section 3 Part 2 – Godeok Station to Olympic Park Station
Greetings! So, as it turns out, having two kids under the age of two actually takes up more time than say… writing a thesis, solving world hunger, or discovering a breakthrough in quantum physics. But, everyone is asleep, and now its time to continue the next section of the Seoul Trail. Let’s do this! A […]
The Seoul Trail: Section 3 Part 1 From Gwangnaru Station to Godeok Station
We are back on The Seoul Trail after a three month hiatus! The weather is perfect for a good hike. Let’s do this! Overview: Although this section of the hike may seem like a 10km gruelling marathon, most of the hike is through the city and is on flat land. Overall, there were only a few […]
Soyosan Mountain – Wonhyo Falls (원효폭포) and Jajaeam Temple (자재암): A Buddhist Retreat on One of Korea’s Most Sacred Mountains
The journey to Soyosan Mountain is a long one. The last stop on the Number 1 Line, ends at the outskirts of Dongducheon City, just outside of Seoul. Although it is a long journey, seeing open spaces with *gasps* farms and crops, and small buildings is a refreshing sight compared to the endless dominos of apartment […]
Dobongsan in Bukhansan National Park – Jaunbong Peak Trail and Cheonchuksa Temple
It’s May in the ROK and that means hiking season is in full swing. This weekend, Ryan N and I decided to hit up an old favourite: Dobongsan in Bukhansan National Park. Jaunbong Peak 자운봉 (740m) was our goal today, but unfortunately, I severely underestimated the time and the intensity of this trail. That said, it […]
The Seoul Trail – Section 2 Part 2: From the Top of Yongmasan to Gwangnaru Station
The section so nice, we reviewed it twice. Needless to say, with the spring in full bloom and the hot, humid summer looming around the corner, it’s a great time to get out do some hiking. We tackled the whole hike in one day; granted a long, long day, but it is feasible. My suggestion, […]
The Seoul Trail: Section 2 Part 2 – Yangwon Station to Mangusan and Yongmasan Mountains
Welcome spring! You have been missed. After battling in the rain our last time out, we took advantage of the great weather and finished the final part of section two on The Seoul Trail. Today was an epic 9.2km hike that saw us through peaks, valleys and a cemetery. To try to capture it all […]
The Seoul Trail: Section 2 Part 1 From Hwarangdae Station to Yangwon Station
This was not the easiest trip to make. You know that moment of adrenaline in the morning before taking on the day? I literally tried to dig up a year’s worth when I looked out the window and saw the grey, cold and wet morning. Alas, I texted “We Are Warriors!” to my companions and […]
The Seoul Trail: Section 1 Part 2 From Danggogae (Danggogye Station Line 4) to Hwarangdae Station (Line 6)
A long journey, but as with most journeys that are long, they are well worth the patience and effort. After a frigid January, we decided to take the next leg of the Seoul Trail in early February. Originally, we were going to break the first section into three parts, but as it turns out, the Danggogae […]
The Seoul Trail: Section 1 Part 1 – From Dobangsan Station to Danggogae (Danggogye) Station
Disclaimer: There are a lot of photos in this article. Also, if you would like to use some of the photos, please feel free to do so, but please give us credit. Thank you! The Seoul Trail is 157 kilometers of urban terrain combined with the ruggedness of the outdoors. Seoul is one of the few major […]
Derek Versus Lonely Planet 