Basic Information
Postal Code | 36300 |
Homepage | www.kmsc.kr www.uljintrail.or.kr |
Address | 527, Sibiryeong-ro, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do |
Usage Information
Capacity | Limited to 80 hikers in each section per day |
Experience Age Range | Open to visitors of all ages |
Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-781-7118 |
Parking Facilities | Available |
Operating Hours | Hiking starts at 09:00 (Refer to official website for more detail) |
Detailed Description
Parking Fees | Free |
Admission Fees | Free |
Restrooms | Available |
Reservation Info for Foreigners | Reservation required through the Korea Mountaineer Support Center website * www.komount.kr (Korean only) * Reservations accepted up to one month in advance. |
The Pine Forest Trail on Geumgangsan Mountain in Uljin goes through a beautiful forest of lush pine trees growing tall and straight with uncommonly bright bark. These special trees are called Geumgang Pine Trees, sometimes shortened to "gangsong" ('songi' is pine in Korean). The forest has many old trees, including at 520-year-old "grandfather pine," leading to the forest being designated a protected status. Visitors who wish to walk through the pine tree tunnel and enjoy a 'forest bathing' experience must make reservations in advance.