Cheongtaesan

Cheongtaesan · 1,190m

A 1,190 m mountain on the Hoengseong Dunnae–Pyeongchang Bangrim border, served by six well-built trails of the national recreation forest — 15 minutes from Dunnae IC.
Cheongtaesan Playbook

Cheongtaesan Hiking Playbook

A 1,190 m mountain on the Hoengseong Dunnae–Pyeongchang Bangrim border, served by six well-built trails of the national recreation forest — 15 minutes from Dunnae IC.

Photo by Oh Taeyeon / Unsplash
Beginner
Recreation Forest Shortest Route
— · ~2 h
Distance —
Time ~2 h
Summit 1,190m
Difficulty
Mt. ✓
Permit Forest fee

Course Flow

휴양림 매표소→1휴양관→3등산로→헬기장→정상 1,190m

Elevation Profile

1,190m

Up past the first lodge, Trail 3 and the helipad to the summit — about two hours round trip per public logs.

Route by Section

1
Gate → lodge 1
— 20~30분
⌄

A forested start beside the forest facilities.

Check forest parking and facility fees first.
2
Lodge → helipad
— 50~70분
⌄

Trail 3 climbs the forested ridge to the helipad clearing.

Check which of the six trails are open at the office.
3
Helipad → summit → down
— 50~60분
⌄

The final pitch to 1,190 m and back down the same way.

Summit views toward the Odaesan ridgelines.

Gear

  • Boots, 1 L water.

Entry

  • National recreation forest — follow Forest Service guidance.

Cautions

  • Winter ice and snow — carry spikes.

Concept Map

휴양림정상휴양림 최단

Checkpoints

1
Forest gate Trailhead
해발 약 700m 0km
Amenities: Parking, office
2
Helipad clearing Waypoint
해발 약 1,050m —
Amenities: Clearing
3
Cheongtaesan Summit
1,190m —
Amenities: Viewpoint
Intermediate
Longer Trail Round Trip
— · ~3 h
Distance —
Time ~3 h
Summit 1,190m
Difficulty
Mt. ✓
Permit Forest fee

Course Flow

휴양림 매표소→장거리 등산로→정상 1,190m

Elevation Profile

1,190m

A round trip on one of the longer forest trails — about three hours by tracked logs.

Route by Section

1
Gate → trail entry
— 30분
⌄

Past the facilities onto the trail.

Check each trail's grade and opening status.
2
Trail → summit
— 1.5~2시간
⌄

A forested climb to the summit zone.

Slippery roots in rain.
3
Summit → descent
— 1~1.5시간
⌄

Return to the forest by the same trail.

Forest programs and lodging are available.

Gear

  • Boots, 1.5 L water, snacks.

Entry

  • Forest fees — see foresttrip.go.kr.

Cautions

  • Check seasonal rest-zone closures in spring.

Concept Map

휴양림정상등산로 왕복

Checkpoints

1
Forest gate Trailhead
해발 약 700m 0km
Amenities: Parking, office
2
Forest ridge Waypoint
해발 약 950m —
Amenities: Forest path
3
Cheongtaesan Summit
1,190m —
Amenities: Viewpoint
Advanced
Trail 3 Up, Helipad Down Circuit
— · ~2.5–3 h
Distance —
Time ~2.5–3 h
Summit 1,190m
Difficulty
Mt. ✓
Permit Forest fee

Course Flow

휴양림 매표소→3등산로→정상 1,190m→헬기장→매표소

Elevation Profile

1,190m

A loop built from the two verified legs: up Trail 3 to the summit, down via the helipad route.

Route by Section

1
Gate → Trail 3 → summit
— 1.5~2시간
⌄

Climb Trail 3 to the top.

The climb is moderate.
2
Summit → helipad
— 30~40분
⌄

Descend from the summit to the clearing.

Mind the junction signs.
3
Helipad → lodge → gate
— 40~50분
⌄

Close the loop back at the gate.

Distances for the combined loop vary — see trip logs.

Gear

  • Boots, 1 L water, snacks.

Entry

  • Follow forest guidance.

Cautions

  • Many junctions — check signs as you go.

Concept Map

휴양림휴양림순환

Checkpoints

1
Forest gate Trailhead
해발 약 700m 0km
Amenities: Parking
2
Cheongtaesan Summit
1,190m —
Amenities: Viewpoint
3
Helipad clearing Waypoint
해발 약 1,050m —
Amenities: Clearing
4
Forest gate Finish
해발 약 700m —
Amenities: Parking