Ahopsan

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A nine-peak ridge walk with repeated views over Hoedong Reservoir, a steep start and forest paths.

The point of Ahopsan is the changing view of Hoedong Reservoir (회동수원지): it comes back into sight from different angles as the ridge rises and dips. This is a walk over nine low peaks, not a single climb to one grand summit. The repeated up-and-down is the appeal, with Geumjeongsan also visible from the route on a clear day, according to visitors. The ridge walk is roughly 5.1 km and takes about three hours. It starts with a steep climb, then becomes a flatter forest path, though the peaks keep the route from feeling level throughout. Find the trailhead at the 굴다리 junction; a rope ladder beside a cut in the rock marks the proper start. There are rocky sections, and some are described as dangerous, so sturdy shoes and care on the exposed parts matter more than speed. Summit marker stones sit on different peaks, and some have disappeared, which can make it harder to tell exactly which summit you have reached. Parking is scarce at the Hoedong lake entrance; visitors report leaving cars on the roadside shoulder, and there is no parking near the bus stop 99 end. Public transport is the better plan. Check trail notices before setting off: route-control notices have been reported, so don’t assume every section is open. Allow the full three hours rather than treating this as a quick viewpoint stop. It suits hikers and families happy with a steady, unhurried outing and several short climbs. The scenery is quiet and natural, but the rocky stretches and missing summit markers make this less suitable for anyone expecting a clearly signed, entirely easy stroll.