Daedunsan Mountain is defined by the grandiose rock peaks of Macheondae, the summit, Chilseongbong and Janggunbong, as well as surrounding strange rocks and lush trees that make up Samseonbawi Rock, Yongmungul Cave and Geumgangmun Gate. The area spanning from Macheondae Peak to Nakjodae Peak along the northern ridge offers a magnificent spectacle, especially the sunrise and sunset views from Nakjodae. In addition, Okgyedong Valley with its crystal clear water flowing all year round is a great summer vacation spot. Meanwhile, since its official designation as a provincial park in 1977, Daedunsan Mountain Provincial Park has served as a scenic site equipped with recreational facilities including the newly installed cable cars and Geumgang Gureumdari (viaduct). A 5-minute cable car ride followed by a walk up the steep stairs leads to Geumgang Gureumdari, which is 81 meters high and 50 meters long across Imgeumbawi Rock and Ipseokdae Pedestal. The park is also home to historic temples including Taegosa Temple of Jinsan, Ansimsa Temple of Unju, and Sinsounsa Temple of Byeolgok. Though relatively small, Daedunsan is one of Korea's most scenic mountains.The climb to the summit (878m) is along a steep stony track. There is a 50m Cable bridge stretched between two pinnacles, followed by a long and steep cable stairway. The hike up takes 2 hours if you take the Cable, and three hours if you walk. The first trip I walked the whole mountain, and as it is virtually uphill all the way, it is quite strenuous.The scenery is magnificent both directions.The one way 5 minute cable car halfway up to the summit can save you an hour uphill hiking. Going down is less strenuous but just as energetic as the whole path is created out of stones, and in wet weather, slippery too. The major attractions of Mt. Daedunsan are the suspended Geumgang Gureum Bridge and the 127-step Samseon overpass. The bridge stretches across the mountains and it sways when people make it move and can be quite scary. The scenery is spectacular and on one side you see the full expanse outwards and the peaks below, and on the other side is the sides of the mountain. This part is approximately half way up the mountain as you can see from the Summit which looks almost straight down to this bridge.The Geumgang Gureum, or Cloud, Bridge is suspended across a crevasse 81 meters high. The bridge itself is only about 50 meters long, but the thrill of walking across is comparable to any extreme sport. Its like walking across up through the sky, and looking down is quite a long way to the tree tops and cliff faces below.
