Eorimok Trail
Best accessibility! Most popular course for beginners and family travelers
Starting point: Jeju-si, Haewon-dong 1100-ro 2070-61 (Eorimok Visitor Information Center)
To the summit (Witseoreum): about 4.7km (one way)
Total time required: round trip 4~5 hours
Baekrokdam access: ❌ (not possible)
📍 Bus routes:
Jeju Airport → Bus 240 → Get off at Eorimok Entrance
Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal → Bus 240 direct
🚗 Parking lot:
Eorimok Trail Entrance Public Parking Lot (free)
Spacious parking space with restrooms and convenience store
🌲 Course features:
Gentle uphill + mostly wooden deck path
Rest possible at Witseoreum shelter (simple cup ramen, drinks for sale)
On good weather days, there is a point where part of Baekrokdam summit is visible
💡 TIP:
Entry prohibited after 2 PM.
Perfect for light hiking or family outings 👨👩👧
🚌 Hallasan Hiking Transportation Summary Table
Departure
Bus route
Destination
Travel time
Jeju Airport → Seongpanak
181
Seongpanak Entrance
About 1 hour
Jeju Airport → Gwaneumsa
181
Gwaneumsa Entrance
About 1 hour
Seogwipo Terminal → Yeongsil
240
Yeongsil Rest Area
About 50 minutes
Seogwipo Terminal → Eorimok
240
Eorimok Visitor Information Center
About 45 minutes
🧭 Precautions before Hallasan Hiking
✅ Entry restriction times
Seongpanak: Depart summit before 7 AM
Gwaneumsa: Entry before 7 AM
Eorimok · Yeongsil: Entry prohibited after 2 PM
✅ Must check weather information
Check Korea Meteorological Administration 'Hallasan National Park Entry Guide' in real time: hallasan.go.kr
✅ Essential equipment
Hiking shoes, windbreaker jacket, snacks, headlamp (crampons in winter)
[Source] Hallasan Trail Difficulty Levels and Times by Course|Author Lee Gae-ttong
