설악산 단풍 현황[9월23일]ㅣ대청봉은 절정, 봉정암까지 내려왔다ㅣ오색→대청봉→봉정암→백담사

#Seoraksan #AutumnFoliage #Osaek #Daecheongbong #Bongjeongam #Baekdamsa [Hiking Overview] 1. Hiking Date: 2026.09.23 2. Hiking Course: Osaek → Daecheongbong → Jungcheong → Socheong → Bongjeongam → Gugokdam Valley → Suryeomdong Shelter → Yeongsi-am → Baekdamsa 3. Hiking Distance: Approx. 18 km 4. Hiking Time: Approx. 8 hours 20 minutes Osaek 09:20 - Daecheongbong 12:20 - Bongjeongam 14:00 - Baekdamsa 17:40 [View by Section] [00:00] Departure from Osaek │ How far down have the autumn foliage descended on Seoraksan? We depart from Osaek heading towards Daecheongbong. We will personally check to see how far down the autumn foliage on Seoraksan has descended. [03:13] Osaek Course │ Autumn Leaves Reveal Their Appearance One by One The atmosphere changes as we pass the rest area. Yellow and red autumn leaves begin to appear throughout the forest path. [06:29] Elevation 1,000m │ The Red Autumn Leaves Have Begun As we reach an altitude of 1,000m, red-tinged autumn leaves begin to catch the eye. [07:09] Elevation 1,200m │ Seorak Mountains Deepening in Autumn Colors The colorful autumn foliage begins to appear in earnest. As the altitude rises, the autumn colors become even more intense. [07:55] Ascent to Daecheongbong │ My Thighs Feel Like They're Going to Burst The Osaek Course becomes steeper as we get closer to Daecheongbong. We endure the final, grueling climb to the summit. [09:05] Elevation 1,500m │ It Has Completely Turned Autumn As we approach the summit, the scenery changes completely. The area around Daecheongbong is already at the peak of its autumn foliage. [11:59] Daecheongbong │ Reached the Summit in 3 Hours It has been exactly three hours since we departed from Osaek. With almost no wind, the Dinosaur Ridge, Cheonbuldong, and Ulsanbawi Rock spread out refreshingly under the blue sky. [15:14] Daecheongbong → Jungcheong │ Autumn Foliage at Its Peak As we descend from Daecheongbong to Jungcheong, spectacular autumn foliage unfolds. The highlight of this hike begins. [18:43] Jungcheong & Socheong │ The Best of Seorak I’ve Seen So Far A panoramic view of the autumn foliage around Daecheongbong and Jungcheong, along with the Dinosaur Ridge and Yongajangseong, spread out before our eyes. I am encountering the best moment of all the Seorak Mountain hikes I have taken so far. [21:27] Socheong → Bongjeongam │ Autumn Foliage Has Descended to 1,200m The autumn foliage has descended significantly on the path leading down to Bongjeongam as well. The scenery of Yongajangseong and Bongjeongam bathed in sunlight is magnificent. [23:23] Bongjeongam │ The Temple Grounds Beginning to Turn Red Autumn has arrived at Bongjeongam. I enter the temple grounds amidst the crimson autumn foliage and take a brief rest. [25:12] Bongjeongam Offering │ The Most Delicious Seaweed Soup in the World A warm bowl of seaweed soup at the end of a long hike. I rest my body for a while at Bongjeongam. [27:11] Saritap │ A Panoramic View of Yongajangseong and Gongryong Ridge After paying respects at the Saritap, I head up to the observation deck. The magnificent scenery of Seorak unfolds, encompassing Yongajangseong, Gongryong Ridge, Socheong, and Jungcheong. [29:08] Bongjeongam │ Autumn Foliage Peak Next Week The autumn foliage has descended to the area around Bongjeongam at an elevation of 1,200m, but it is not yet at its peak. I anticipate it will reach its peak around the last week of September or the first week of October. [31:52] Departure from Bongjeongam │ 10.4km to Baekdamsa Leaving Bongjeongam behind, we begin our long descent. We follow Gugokdam Valley down to Baekdamsa. [33:54] Gugokdam Valley │ The green is still deeper Although there are patches of autumn foliage here and there in the upper part of the valley, the overall landscape remains green. It seems we will have to wait a little longer for the full-blown autumn colors to appear. [35:20] Ssangyong Falls │ An autumn valley encountered alongside the foliage Red autumn leaves are also revealing themselves around Ssangyong Falls. Although the water volume is somewhat lacking due to the scarcity of rain, the clear valley water remains as clear as ever. [36:22] Yongajangseong │ The breathtaking scenery of an overwhelming rocky ridge Yongajangseong, encountered on the descent through Gugokdam Valley. I envision the landscape where the spaces between the rocky ridges will be dyed red when the autumn foliage reaches its peak. [38:04] Gugokdam Valley │ As expected, Seorak is Seorak Although the water flow is low, the jade-colored valley remains the same. Throughout the walk, I encounter scenery in Gugokdam Valley that captivates my attention. [42:06] Yeongsi-am │ Wrapping up today's autumn foliage in Seorak The summit of Daecheongbong is at the peak of its autumn colors, the area around Bongjeongam has just begun to turn, and it is still too early in Gugokdam Valley. I conclude this autumn hike in Seorak, which started in Osaek, passed th...