Course Flow
Elevation Profile
Official trail No. 1 of the Baegunsan Recreation Forest per Gwangyang City: a light walk through cypress groves past the charcoal-kiln site to Jebichuri-bong.
Route by Section
A gentle climb through the cypress stand.
Continuing forest to Jebichuri-bong — the classic introduction to Baegunsan.
Retrace to the recreation forest.
Gear
- Light shoes and water — an easy-walking route.
Entry
- Recreation-forest fees per Gwangyang City notices — check ahead.
Cautions
- Bring insect protection for the summer woods.
Course Flow
Elevation Profile
An efficient out-and-back from Naeroe village past Maebong and Hanjae pass to the summit — about 3.9 km and just over two hours per Korean trail round-ups.
Route by Section
A gentle start on the forest track behind the village.
Join the ridge to Hanjae pass as the azalea colonies thicken.
The final pitch to the 1,222 m summit opens views over the Seomjin River and the Jirisan ridgelines.
Descend the way you came.
Gear
- Boots, 1 L water, spring sun protection.
Entry
- No reservation or permit needed.
Cautions
- Festival-weekend traffic is severe — carpool or use transit.
Course Flow
Elevation Profile
The full Baegunsan ridge: Nonsil past Hanjae and Seonseondae to the 1,222 m summit, then over the 995 peak to Eokbulbong helipad — about 14 km and five hours per Korean route guides.
Route by Section
A gentle start climbs to the ridge — pacing begins here.
Past the Seonseondae viewpoint to the summit — the best of the azalea ridge.
Rolling ups and downs through continuous azalea colonies.
Finish at the Eokbulbong helipad and link a descent trail out.
Gear
- Boots, 2 L water, lunch, headlamp — a full-day traverse.
Entry
- No reservation or permit needed.
Cautions
- Crowded in azalea and foliage seasons — weekdays are best for the traverse.