Mt. Inwangsan Hike and Bugak Skyway Drive

The Royal Asiatic Society will be heading to scenic Mt. Inwangsan and Bugak Skyway for a combined hike and drive. Among some of the sites on the itinerary are the Hyoja-dong Sarangbang, Mugunghwa Park, Bugak Skyway, beautiful Mt. Inwangsan and Sajik Altar.


VENUE: Mt. Inwangsan and Bugaksan Skyway
DATE: Jan 9
COST: 25,000 won for members / 30,000 won for non-members
MORE INFO: Click here.
GETTING THERE: See link above.

Dobongsan Hiking

I went to the Dobongsan Hiking area today and it was wonderful. It is really close to CRC. It took less than 30 minutes to get there. Today was a Saturday so it was pretty crowded. The markets at the base of the hike have tons of clothing for sale. It seems the ones closer to the entrance are less expensive than the ones closer to the start of the hike. They sell hiking poles there for $5 - $10 each. They also have tons of stalls and restaurants selling all sorts of food and beverages.

The hike was lovely. There are temples that are a short hike to get to. The hike itself, at least as far as we went, was very nice and clean. There were lots of people, but everyone was very polite and there was plenty of room on the trail. When the trail was narrow you just take your turn getting through the trail. The hike is good for both those that just want an easy afternoon or those that want a more rigorous hike, because you can go as far and as fast as you want.

The blossoms on the trees are just beginning to come out.

Dobongsan Hike

I am trying to locate things to do closer to CRC. I am certain there are lots to do, I just have to find them. In my search I found this one particular hike that looks just fantastic. My book "Seoul City Guide" by Lonely Planet has a lot of information on this hike. I also found the following links for you to look at.

The trail head is very easy to access. You take subway line 1 or 7 to Dobongsan station. From the station walk along the long lines of hiking equipment stores, which are supposed to have great prices. There are also places to buy food and drinks for the hike, along with restaurants. Most people take food with them and eat on the trail while enjoying the view.

It takes about 15 minutes to reach the information office which is open 0730 to 1800. Here they sell basic hiking maps in English.

Once I go on the hike I will update this post with photos and more details. In the mean time if you want to go the links below should have just about all the information you need. Happy Hiking!

YouTube Video on the hike

Visit Korea informaton on the hike (This is where I got the photo)

Walking Every Trail

Seouls Top Mountains