Mountain · North Gyeongsang
Hwangjangsan
황장산
Hwangjangsan (1,078.9 m), Mungyeong: a Baekdudaegan peak of royal pines and old-growth forest in Woraksan National Park.
Place details
- Region
- North Gyeongsang
- Type of place
- Mountain
- Locality in the source
- 문경시
- Summit height
- 1,078.9 m summit altitude, Korea Forest Service guide p. 410
Locate the place
Search by the Korean name and locality, then check the public entrance with the managing authority.
About Hwangjangsan
Hwangjangsan carries the Baekdudaegan through the south-east corner of Woraksan National Park. It is named for its hwangjang royal pines, prized timber that the court protected.
Deep valleys keep old-growth forest, rock walls stand out, and famous neighbours such as Munsubong and Doraksan gather around. The summit looks to Doraksan, Daemisan and Gongdeoksan.
A stone marking the royal pine reserve still stands at Myeongjeon-ri on the north slope.
Worth seeing
- Royal pine stone 황장금표A Joseon marker of the protected forest.
- Baekdudaegan ridge 백두대간 마루금The main ridge over the summit.
Written from the Korea Forest Service guide 꼭 한번 가 볼 우리 100대 명산, p. 410.