Naejangsan National Park Operates Reservation System for Gatbawi Area Exploration During Autumn Peak Season

Implementation of Exploration Reservation System for 44 Days Starting October 8, 2022

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Chunsu] The Baegamsa Office of Naejangsan National Park under the Korea National Park Service announced on the 22nd that it will implement a trail reservation system for the Gatbawi area during the peak autumn season from next month 8th to November 20th.

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 Eunseondong Samgeori~Gatbawi~Eunseondong Samgeori (6.3 km, 3 hours) trail, which is managed to maintain the health of the natural ecosystem in special protection zones such as the Ipamsanseong Wetlands and to preserve historical and cultural resources.

The daily capacity is limited to 790 people, and the operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Online registration is prioritized, and internet reservations can be made through the Korea National Park Service reservation system starting at 10 a.m. on the 24th. If online reservations do not reach capacity, on-site registration will be allowed within the capacity limits to minimize inconvenience to visitors.

Reservation verification will be conducted at the Namchang Trail Support Center, the main entrance to the Gatbawi trail, and users will be provided with a COVID-19 free safe reservation band to ensure a safe hiking experience.

Baek Chung-yeol, Head of the Trail Facilities Division at the Baegamsa Office of Naejangsan National Park, said, “The Gatbawi area of Naejangsan National Park is a region where special protection zones and historical and cultural resources coexist, making it a highly valuable area for conservation. We hope visitors will follow COVID-19 prevention guidelines and create safe and enjoyable memories while using the trail reservation system to protect the precious resources of the national park.”

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