Naejangsan National Park Implements Reservation System for Exploration Around Gatbawi Area

Implementation of Exploration Reservation System for 28 Days Starting from the 23rd

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] The Baegamsa Office of Naejangsan National Park under the Korea National Park Service announced on the 4th that it will implement a trail reservation system for the Gatbawi area during the peak autumn season from the 23rd of this month to the 21st of next month.

The Gatbawi trail reservation system has been in operation since 2018 for areas with high ecological and scenic value to protect natural resources, provide a pleasant hiking environment, and prevent safety accidents.

The reservation section covers the Naejangsan National Park route from Eunseondong Samgeori to Gatbawi and back to Eunseondong Samgeori (6.3 km, 3 hours), operated to maintain the health of the natural ecosystem in special protection zones such as the Ipamsanseong wetland and to preserve historical and cultural resources.

This section is designated as a right-side one-way path to prevent COVID-19, and hikers descend from the Ipamsanseong South Gate to Gatbawi and then to the Ipamsanseong North Gate.

The daily capacity is limited to 790 people, and operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the maximum reservation per group is up to 8 people, including up to 4 vaccinated individuals.

Online registration is prioritized, and reservations can be made through the Korea National Park Service reservation system starting at 10 a.m. on the 9th. If online reservations are below capacity, on-site registration will be allowed within the capacity limits to minimize inconvenience for visitors.

Reservation verification will be conducted at the Namchang Trail Support Center, the main starting point of the Gatbawi trail. Users will be provided with a COVID-19 free safe reservation wristband, and a campaign encouraging the wearing of a COVID-19 prevention half-moon badge will be conducted to ensure safe hiking.

Baek Chungyeol, Head of the Trail Facilities Division at the Baegamsa Office of Naejangsan National Park, stated, “The Gatbawi area of Naejangsan National Park is a region with very high conservation value due to its special protection zones and historical and cultural resources. This trail reservation system is implemented to preserve the precious resources of the national park. We hope visitors follow COVID-19 prevention guidelines to create safe and enjoyable memories.”

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