Yongmunsan

Yongmunsan · 1,157m

Yangpyeong's guardian peak at 1,157 m (Gaseopbong) — the millennium ginkgo of Yongmunsa temple, then Madang Rock to the summit.
Yongmunsan Playbook

Yongmunsan Hiking Playbook

Yangpyeong's guardian peak at 1,157 m (Gaseopbong) — the millennium ginkgo of Yongmunsa temple, then Madang Rock to the summit.

Photo by Michael Ahn / Unsplash
Beginner
Shortest Route Round Trip
~3.4 km · ~2 h
Distance ~3.4 km
Time ~2 h
Summit 1,157m
Difficulty
100 Mt. ✓
Permit N/A

Course Flow

최단 들머리→전망 능선→용문산 정상

Elevation Profile

1,157m

Out and back on the signposted 1.7 km shortest route — big views for a short day.

Route by Section

1
Trailhead → ridge
0.8km 25분
⌄

Straight from the lot to the ridge.

Parking at this trailhead is limited.
2
Ridge → summit
0.9km 35분
⌄

Up an open viewpoint ridge.

Yangpyeong basin views west.
3
Summit → descent
1.7km 50분
⌄

Return the same way.

Continue via the temple on Route 1 if time allows.

Gear

  • Boots, 1 L water.

Entry

  • No reservation needed.

Cautions

  • Exposed ridge — wind layer.

Concept Map

최단 들머리정상최단 코스

Checkpoints

1
Short trailhead Trailhead
해발 약 700m 0km
Amenities: Limited parking
2
View ridge Waypoint
해발 약 900m 0.8km
Amenities: View
3
Yongmunsan Summit
1,157m 1.7km
Amenities: Summit
Intermediate
Yongmunsa–Madang Rock–Gaseopbong
~9 km · 5–6 h
Distance ~9 km
Time 5–6 h
Summit 1,157m
Difficulty
100 Mt. ✓
Permit N/A

Course Flow

관광단지 주차장→용문사→사미기봉→마당바위→가섭봉 1,157m

Elevation Profile

1,157m

The classic Route 1: from the tourist-lot through Yongmunsa and its millennium ginkgo, past Samigibong (~870 m) and Madang Rock to the summit — 8.8–11.1 km, about six hours by logs.

Route by Section

1
Lot → Yongmunsa
1.2km 30분
⌄

From the lot up to the ancient temple.

Paid lot; short walk to the temple.
2
Temple → Samigi → Madang Rock
3.5km 2시간
⌄

Behind the ginkgo courtyard over Samigibong to Madang Rock.

The 1.5 km past Madang Rock is the roughest leg.
3
Madang Rock → summit
1.5km 1시간
⌄

Crags and steep pitches to the 1,157 m top.

Slabs are treacherous wet.
4
Summit → descent
3km 1시간 30분
⌄

Down and back to the lot.

End with the temple and local food.

Gear

  • Boots, 1.5 L water, lunch, gloves.

Entry

  • No permit; check parking fees.

Cautions

  • The crag leg is dangerous in rain.

Concept Map

관광단지가섭봉용문사 1번 코스

Checkpoints

1
Tourist lot Trailhead
해발 약 300m 0km
Amenities: Parking, restrooms, shops
2
Yongmunsa Waypoint
해발 약 460m 1.2km
Amenities: Millennium ginkgo
3
Samigibong Waypoint
약 870m 3km
Amenities: Peak
4
Madang Rock Waypoint
해발 약 1,000m 4.7km
Amenities: Rock view
5
Gaseopbong Summit
1,157m 6.2km
Amenities: Summit
Advanced
Yongmunsan–Yumyeongsan Traverse
~18 km · 7–8 h
Distance ~18 km
Time 7–8 h
Summit 1,157m
Difficulty
100 Mt. ✓
Permit N/A

Course Flow

용문사→가섭봉 1,157m→능선 종주→유명산 862m

Elevation Profile

1,157m

The great eastern-Gyeonggi traverse linking Yongmunsan and Yumyeongsan — about 18 km and 7–8 hours.

Route by Section

1
Temple → summit
6.2km 3시간
⌄

Tag the summit via the classic route.

Dawn start for the distance.
2
Summit → ridge run
8km 3~3.5시간
⌄

The long ridge between the two peaks.

Few exits — manage your reserves.
3
Ridge → Yumyeongsan
3.8km 1시간 30분
⌄

Finish on Yumyeongsan at 862 m.

Descend toward the recreation forest.

Gear

  • Boots, 2+ L water, lunch, headlamp.

Entry

  • No reservation needed.

Cautions

  • On a long traverse, shorten in bad weather.

Concept Map

용문사유명산용문-유명 종주

Checkpoints

1
Temple lot Trailhead
해발 약 300m 0km
Amenities: Parking
2
Gaseopbong Summit
1,157m 6.2km
Amenities: Summit
3
Ridge run Waypoint
해발 약 900m 14km
Amenities: Ridge
4
Yumyeongsan Finish
862m 약 18km
Amenities: Summit; forest descent