Beginner
Lot–Jeongamsa–Summit Loop
— · 1 h 20 m – 2 h
Distance
—
Time
1 h 20 m – 2 h
Summit
507m
Difficulty
Mt.
✓
Permit
N/A
Course Flow
불암산 공영주차장→정암사→거북바위→정상 507m
Elevation Profile
From the public lot past Jeongamsa and the Turtle Rock to the summit — the quickest top-out runs about 1h20m.
Route by Section
1
Lot → Jeongamsa
⌄
From the lot into the temple-grounds trailhead.
The lot fills on weekend mornings.
2
Temple → Turtle Rock → summit
⌄
Up the granite ledges past the Turtle Rock to 507 m.
Gloves for the rock steps.
3
Summit → return
⌄
Return the same way to the lot.
Views over the Dobong–Surak ridgelines.
Gear
- Sneakers, water — easy.
Entry
- No reservation or permit needed.
Cautions
- The rock steps are slick after rain.
Intermediate
Songsan–Guksabong Ridge Circuit
— · ~2.5 h
Distance
—
Time
~2.5 h
Summit
507m
Difficulty
Mt.
✓
Permit
N/A
Course Flow
공영주차장→송산→국사봉→불암산 507m
Elevation Profile
A circuit over the ridge peaks (Songsan, Guksabong) — about 2.5 hours per logged trips.
Route by Section
1
Lot → Songsan
⌄
Up the ridge to the first peak.
Check junction signs.
2
Songsan → Guksabong
⌄
Rolling ridge to Guksabong.
Care on the rock steps.
3
Guksabong → summit → down
⌄
Tag the summit and close the loop on the descent trail.
Loop distances vary by route — see trip logs.
Gear
- Boots, 1 L water.
Entry
- No reservation needed.
Cautions
- Mind the ridge junctions.
Advanced
Bulamsan–Suraksan Traverse
— · ~5–6 h
Distance
—
Time
~5–6 h
Summit
507m
Difficulty
Mt.
✓
Permit
N/A
Course Flow
불암산 공영주차장→불암산 507m→능선 종주→수락산 638m
Elevation Profile
The ridge traverse from Bulamsan on to Suraksan — 5–6 hours per club guides.
Route by Section
1
Lot → Bulamsan
⌄
Tag the first summit via the short route.
Early start for the traverse.
2
Bulamsan → ridge run
⌄
The long west-of-Dobong ridgeline toward Suraksan.
Few exits — manage reserves.
3
Ridge → Suraksan → exit
⌄
Over Suraksan (638 m) and down toward Surak Station.
Line 4 connects at Surak Station.
Gear
- Boots, 1.5 L water, lunch, headlamp.
Entry
- No reservation needed.
Cautions
- Point-to-point — check both end transports.