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Mt. Hallasan on Jeju Island

Climbing Mt. Halasan, the highest point of South Korea, is more of a hiking pilgrimage than a climb. The hike is regulated (get your permits in advance online) and the route is manicured - with off-route paths not an option. You'll find your own rhythm as you navigate to the summit, alternating between long stretches of isolation and short stretches of either passing or getting passed by fellow pilgrims. At the summit you will share the views and accomplishment with hundreds of others. Many groups are picnicking at the summit with hot ramen soups, having carried thermoses of hot water with them. The smell of hot soup filled our nostrils with envy as we snacked on energy bars and dried peaches. We ascended the Gwaneumsa Trail, starting at 6:30 to summit at 11. The fall colors for the first few hours were unbelievable. You never really get any views beyond the immediate forest for the first 3+ hours until you reach Samgakbong Shelter. Beyond the Station the views open up, from the upper mountain to the sea. We descended the Seongpanak Trail. We all agreed we would have rather used our ascent route to descend as well. The Seongpanak Trail, although nearly the same elevation change, had many sections of steep slippery rocks that made for slow going. We reached the trailhead about 2:30.