Gwanak Ridge to Sadang

#summervacay Okay, Gwanak Ridge is such a vibe, like, part adventure, part “dang, look at that view,” and part “how are my legs still functioning?” The ridge trail has that perfect mix of forest paths, rocky bits, and those fun little scrambles that make you feel way cooler than you are. Not too intense, but enough to keep things interesting. The best part? The views. You’re walking along the ridge and getting these epic peeks of the city and surrounding mountains. Total main character moment. Then the descent to Sadang Station starts and, whew, it’s a bit of a knee workout, but nothing tragic. Just take your time and enjoy the switch from rocky peaks to quiet forest. And the finish line being right at a subway station? Genius. You go from mountaintop to grabbing noodles or boba in like 10 minutes. Bring snacks, good shoes, and maybe stretch a bit, Gwanak never disappoints. Would totally do it again for the post-hike eats alone.