Jeoksangsan Mountain 적상산

As one of the best scenic mountains in Korea, Jeoksangsan Mountain (1,034m) showcases imposing, steep rock walls. Red maple trees around cliffs make the mountain look like a giant red skirt in the fall. That’s why it is called Jeoksangsan (Red Skirt Mountain). The mountain boasts a variety of attractions from Hyangrobong (Hyangro Peak/1,029m), Cheonil Falls, Songdae Falls, Jangdobawi (Jangdo Rock), Janggunbawi (Janggun Rock), and Anryeomdae.

The rugged shape of the mountain was considered ideal for building a fortress. And after Jeoksangsan became a designated site for storing Joseonwangjo Sillok (annals of the Joseon Dynasty), the fortress surrounding it was further rebuilt. The mountain is also home to Anguksa Temple, an ancient temple built in 1227 (during the 3rd year of King Chungryeol’s reign) by Monk Wolin. The mountain can easily be climbed by hiking or by vehicle; there is a paved road stretching over 15km that leads to the top of the mountain thanks to the construction of Muju Power Plant, letting tourists visit Sanjeong Lake and Anguksa Temple conveniently.
 

Seasonal Forest Fire Watches by Park
March 1 – April 30
November 15 – December 15
Seasonal Valley Closure
July 1 – August 31

※ TBD by park directors based on fire weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions.

Chimok (치목) – Anguksa Temple (안국사) (3.7km)
Inwoldam (인월담) – Seolcheonbong Peak (설천봉) (5.1km)
Hyangjeokbong Peak (향적봉) – Yeonggak Park Ranger Office (영각공원지킴터) (17.5km)
Baengyeonsa Temple (백련사) – Jungbong Peak (중봉) (4.0km)
Hoenggyeongjae Pass (횡경재) – Sinpungnyeong (신풍령) (7.8km)
Songgyesa Temple (송계사) – Baegambong Peak (백암봉) (6.5km)
Anseong Visitor Center (안성탐방지원센터) – Dongyeopryeong (동엽0) (4.4km)
Hoengjeom (황점) – Weolseongjae Pass (월성재) (2.6km)
Yuksimnyeong (육십령) – Namdeokyusan (남덕유산) (3.6km)
Byeonggok (병곡) – Dongyeomnyeong (동엽령) (3.5km)
Yangak (양악) – Weolseongjae Pass (월성재) (4.0km)
Anguksan (안국산) – Nammunji (남문지) (0.8km)

[Summer Valley Closure Restricted Areas]
- Jae 2(i) Inweolgyo Bridge (제2인월교) – Baengnyeongsdam (백련담) area
- Susimdae (수심대) – Pahoe (파회) – Manjotan (만조탄) area
- Suseongdae (수성대) area
- Hakseogyo Bridge (학서교) – Chilyeongyegok Valley (칠연계곡) area Chimok (치목) – Anguksa Temple (안국사) (3.7km)
Inwoldam (인월담) – Seolcheonbong Peak (설천봉) (5.1km)
Hyangjeokbong Peak (향적봉) – Yeonggak Park Ranger Office (영각공원지킴터) (17.5km)
Baengyeonsa Temple (백련사) – Jungbong Peak (중봉) (4.0km)
Hoenggyeongjae Pass (횡경재) – Sinpungnyeong (신풍령) (7.8km)
Songgyesa Temple (송계사) – Baegambong Peak (백암봉) (6.5km)
Anseong Visitor Center (안성탐방지원센터) – Dongyeopryeong (동엽0) (4.4km)
Hoengjeom (황점) – Weolseongjae Pass (월성재) (2.6km)
Yuksimnyeong (육십령) – Namdeokyusan (남덕유산) (3.6km)
Byeonggok (병곡) – Dongyeomnyeong (동엽령) (3.5km)
Yangak (양악) – Weolseongjae Pass (월성재) (4.0km)
Anguksan (안국산) – Nammunji (남문지) (0.8km)

[Summer Valley Closure Restricted Areas]
- Jae 2(i) Inweolgyo Bridge (제2인월교) – Baengnyeongsdam (백련담) area
- Susimdae (수심대) – Pahoe (파회) – Manjotan (만조탄) area
- Suseongdae (수성대) area
- Hakseogyo Bridge (학서교) – Chilyeongyegok Valley (칠연계곡) area

Seochang Course (서창코스) (2 hours / 3.8 km): Seochang Park Office (서창통제소) – Three-way intersection (삼거리) – Anguksa Temple (안국사)
Chimok Course (치목코스) (2 hours / 3.7 km): Chimok (치목) – Songdae Falls (송대폭포) – Anguksa Temple (안국사)