5th solo hike up Gwanaksan.
It took me 1 hrs. 35 min. from Sadang Sta. exit 5 to the top.
Returned down to Gwacheon Sta. exit 7.
The whole hike took 3 hrs.
Notes: Weather was cool (approx. 15 deg C) and sunny. The mountain was very busy - popular time of year. Fall colors. The total value of the hiking gear on that mountain was amazing. The Koreans take their hiking seriously. Most everyone is in full kit with $200 hiking shoes, poles, full backpacks, etc. Some even with down jackets. Pretty much all the people I see, though, are good hikers. They move along well and are having fun. It is a social thing, with long stops for food and drink in scenic spots - very nice. I stand out quite a bit because I am a large American, the only one on the mountain wearing shorts, I don't stop, and I am "outfitted" with only my discount New Balance sneakers, long-sleeve T-shirt, $7 Walmart shorts and a fanny pack. I get a lot of looks...
