A Magical (Wheelchair Accessible!) Forest Trail in the Middle of Seoul

I have been to Ansan numerous times, but have always gone with the goal of getting to the top to take in the spectacular view of Seoul. What I didn’t know, is that had I taken just one right turn instead of left, I would have discovered a forest of sequoia trees and a stunning raised wooden path.

Korean mountains are littered with staircases, something I’ve never quite enjoyed as someone used to California’s more natural trails. The trail on Jarak-gil, however, is made for wheelchairs and strollers, meaning there isn’t a set of stairs in sight! There are a few trees that just through the wooden platform, but all with enough room for passing.

There are restrooms, picnic tables, and benches all throughout the trail that winds all the way around the mountain.

You have to walk about 15 minutes before you reach the sequoia section, and once you’re there you’ll feel like you’ve completely left Seoul. The greenery was absolutely stunning and because I went quite early, I saw maybe 5 other people during my entire hike. As I went back down to the city around 9am, I started to see more hikers so if you’re wanting a very quiet weekend stroll, try going before 9am!

I typically enter by the Hongjae waterfall which is HERE on Naver Maps, but that is not a wheelchair accessible option. For access via a road that leads you right to the trailhead, see HERE! Like I said, the sequoias are about 15 minutes down the trail from this point :)