Beginner
Sangam School–Azalea Colony
1.8–2.3 km · 1–1.5 h
Distance
1.8–2.3 km
Time
1–1.5 h
Summit
510m
Difficulty
Mt.
✓
Permit
N/A
Course Flow
상암초교→봉우재→진달래 군락지→진례봉
Elevation Profile
The official city route from Sangam Elementary — often reviewed as the best colony access, 60–90 minutes.
Route by Section
1
School → Bongwu pass
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From town straight into forest.
Festival-period parking controls may apply.
2
Pass → colony
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The ridge opens onto the azalea colony.
Stay on the paved ridge path — no stepping into colonies.
3
Colony → Jinnyebong
⌄
The 510 m summit looks over Yeosu and the sea.
The festival in early April is peak bloom.
Gear
- Sneakers and water — an easy walk.
Entry
- Free, no reservation.
Cautions
- Extreme congestion on bloom weekends.
Intermediate
Dolgae Pass Round Trip
~4.4 km · ~2 h 20 m
Distance
~4.4 km
Time
~2 h 20 m
Summit
510m
Difficulty
Mt.
✓
Permit
N/A
Course Flow
돌고개 주차장→능선→진례봉 510m
Elevation Profile
The main trailhead at Dolgae: about 1.9 km and 70-odd minutes to the summit, out and back.
Route by Section
1
Dolgae → ridge
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From the lot up to the ridge.
The lot fills during the festival.
2
Ridge → Jinnyebong
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Along the azalea ridge to the top.
Sea views open on the ridge.
3
Summit → descent
⌄
Return to the pass.
Check festival shuttle operations.
Gear
- Sneakers, 1 L water.
Entry
- Free, no reservation.
Cautions
- Vehicle controls during the festival — use transit.
Advanced
Full Ridge Traverse
~6.7 km · ~2.5 h
Distance
~6.7 km
Time
~2.5 h
Summit
510m
Difficulty
Mt.
✓
Permit
N/A
Course Flow
중흥동 GS칼텍스 후문→억새평원→진례산 정상→능선 완주
Elevation Profile
The official full ridge: about 6.7 km and 2.5 hours from the GS Caltex rear gate over the silver-grass field to the summit.
Route by Section
1
Rear gate → silver grass
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A signposted 70-minute, 2.2 km climb — azaleas in spring, silver grass in fall.
Near a reserve-training ground — keep to the marked trail.
2
Silver grass → summit
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Over the plateau field to the summit.
An exposed, windy ridge.
3
Summit → traverse → exit
⌄
Complete the ridge and exit at the far trailhead.
Check transport at the exit before committing.
Gear
- Sneakers, 1 L water, sun protection.
Entry
- Free, no reservation.
Cautions
- Crowded in April and October — weekdays are best.