(1) This is back on the main trail to Baegundae. It had
a nice "rain forest" surrounding.
(2) Granite comes after the wooden stairs. Some areas
have man made steps on the granite but for the most
part, you'll find yourself relying on the rail... especially
on this weather.
(1)
20mins from the unknown summit. This gentleman is only about
ten steps away from me but I could barely see him. I stayed
for an hour at the summit, again hoping for a clear view but
I just had no luck this day.
(2) This gentleman is taking advantage of something to see.
(1)
I descended the summit together with a traveller from New
Zealand. He met a Korean at their trailhead and they hiked
together the whole time.
(2) This is Wimun Castle Gate. I took the hole to my next
objective.
The Korean man took the same route as mine and later on warned
me about getting to the top of Mangyeongdae. For the most part
I believe Korean hikers on what they say about the route and
the mountain, but there's still a jackass inside me that doubt
them. I believed him about the weather safety on Manjeongdae
though so I skipped the ascent and moved on to my next target.
(1)
This is the trail to Nojeokbong (716m/2349'). I went over the
rope and scrambled on granite rocks to claim the summit. The
trail to Yonggamun is on the left.
(2) 40mins from Baegundae. This again was not an easy hike.
I found my way up here even more challenging than that of
Yeongbong Peak.
(1)
Yonggamun Castle Gate. The trail down to Doseonsa Temple is
through the hole.
(2) I went straight along the fortress for a last rest stop
on Dongjangdae Command Post. It took me 35mins from Nojeokbong.
Doseonsa Temple
After a break from Dongjangdae, I went back to Yonggamun
and follosed the trail down to Doseonsa Temple. It took
me 45mins from Dongjangdae. When I got to the temple,
It started raining. I got stuck inside a very stinky
bathroom.
Page 3 has the trip report from our visit back to the summit in February 28.
