As one of the best scenic mountains in Korea, Jeoksangsan Mountain (1,030.6 meters) showcases imposing, steep rock walls. Jeoksangsan, also called Red Skirt Mountain, got its name from the view of red maple trees around cliffs in fall that makes the mountain look like a giant red skirt. The mountain boasts a variety of attractions from Hyangnobong Peak (1,029 meters), Cheonilpokpo Falls, Songdaepokpo Falls, Jangdobawi Rock, Janggunbawi Rock, and Allyeomdae Cliff. 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 15 kilometers 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.
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- Mountain Not Access Period Seasonal Forest Fire Watches Br Spring March 2-april 30 Autumn November 1-december 15 Br National Park 15-december Excluding Gyeongju And Taean Periods Areas Are Subject To Change Based On Fire Weather Advisories Snow Precipitation Levels Other Local Conditions.
- Hiking Course Seochang Course 2 Hours 3.8 Km Park Office Three-way Intersection Anguksa Temple Br Chimok 3.7 Chimok Songdaepokpo Falls
- Restricted Mountain Areas Chimok Anguksa Temple 3.7 Km Br Inwoldam Seolcheonbong Peak 5.1 Hyangjeokbong Yeonggak Park Ranger Office 17.5 Baengyeonsa Jungbong 4.0 Hoenggyeongjae Pass Sinpungnyeong 7.8 Songgyesa Baegambong 6.5 Anseong Visitor Center Dongyeopryeong 4.4 Hoengjeom Weolseongjae 2.6 Yuksimnyeong Namdeokyusan Mountain 3.6 Byeonggok Dongyeomnyeong 3.5 Yangak Anguksan Nammunji 0.8 Summer Valley Closure Restricted Areas - Je2 Inweolgyo Bridge Baengnyeongsdam Area Susimdae Pahoe Manjotan Suseongdae Hakseogyo Chilyeongyegok
- Restrooms Available
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-63-322-4174
- Parking facilities Available
location
Goemok-ri, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do