Gapyeong valley autumn foliage hot spot in Gyeonggi-do Gapyeong · schedule Other · distance 47.1km · 3 stops · highlights 명지산 트래킹, Seokryongsan, Jomurak…
In autumn, Gaepyeong is covered with autumn leaves everywhere. However, among the many mountains in Buk-myeon, Jomurakgol is especially prominent. The mountain terrain is so magnificent that birds danced joyfully, which is why it is called Jomurak (鳥舞樂). Here, with wide streams, green moss, and fiery red autumn leaves blending together, you can enjoy trekking while admiring the beautiful scenery.
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수림이 울창하고 수도권에서 가깝기때문에 당일 산행지로 알맞은 명지산은 가평군청에서 북쪽으로 18km 떨어져 있는, 높이 1,267m의 산이다. 명지산은 경기도 내에서 화악산 다음으로 높은 해발이다. 비교적 산세가 험난하지 않고 겨울에는 능선 상의 설화가 장관이라 겨울 산행지로도 제격이다. 단풍은 익근리계곡-승천사-명지폭포 구간이 멋지다. 활엽수가 많이 자라고 있어서이다. 봄에는 진달래가 여기저기서 많이 피어나고, 장장 30여km에 달하는 명지계곡은 여름철이면 수도권 여행자들의 피서지 구실을 톡톡히 해준다. 등산코스는 명지산 서쪽의 상판리에서 정상에 올라 동쪽인 익근리로 내려오는 코스를 많이 이용한다. 초보자들도 찾기에 무리 없는 산이다.
Seokryongsan (石龍山) means 'mountain with a stone dragon.' However, it is said there is no rock resembling a dragon on Seokryongsan. According to the Gapyeong County Chronicles, the old people called it Seokryongsan likely because of the rocks forming the valley of Jomurakgol. The rocks shaping the valley are formed as one continuous rock, and the well-carved shapes by the waterway give the impression of a beautiful sculpture. The valley's white waves curling and falling resemble a dragon, which is the origin of the name 'Seokryong.' Seokryongsan starts at Sambalkyo in Jeokmok-ri, Bukmyeon, ascends following the Jomurak Valley, passes Bokhodong Waterfall and Shumil Pass, and reaches the summit. It takes about 5 hours round trip to Seokryongsan and is popular as a summer hiking destination where you can enjoy both ridges and valleys.
Jomurakgol in Jeokmok-ri, Buk-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, is a rugged valley located at the uppermost stream of Gapyeongcheon flowing from the foothills of Seokryongsan Mountain, stretching 6km with waterfalls, ponds, and pools in succession. The name Jomurak [鳥舞樂] is said to come from the beautiful scenery where birds dance happily, or from the chatter of mountain birds (jomurakgeoreo). Several pools such as Golbaengiso, Jungbangso, and Garaenamuso are connected, where wide streams narrow and waterfalls curve. At Bokhodeung Waterfall, the water hits the rocks and fans out like a fan, reaching a climax. Each pool is surrounded by rocks and trees, and cool air comes from cracks in the rocks that feels cold even in midsummer. To reach Jomurakgol, pass Gapyeong-eup and follow National Road 75 in Buk-myeon, passing the entrances to Yeoninsan and Myeongjisan mountains until you reach Sampalkyo Bridge; the stream continuing from this bridge is Seokryongcheon, and the valley flowing along the hiking trail is Jomurakgol. Hiking about 2 hours along the trail leads to the summit of Seokryongsan, with Bokhodeung Waterfall on the way as an unmissable sight. (Source: Gapyeong Culture & Tourism Homepage)
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