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Dinosaur Ridge in Seoraksan National Park is a popular autumn destination. But the area’s true beauty comes out in the winter when it’s covered in a blanket of snow. Dinosaur Ridge is also a popular choice for adventurists and lovers of the great outdoors. Te trail is 19 kilometers in length and takes about 14 hours to complete. It’s not for beginners; so don’t make Dinosaur Ridge your frst time on a Korean mountain. Te main route will take you from Sogongwon Park to Osaek. Along the way you will pass Ge - umganggul Cave, Madeungnyeong Ridge, Gon- gnyongneungseon (Dinosaur Ridge), Huiungak Pavilion and Daecheongbong Peak. At 1,798 m, Daecheongbong Peak is the highest point of Seoraksan. On the morning I climbed Seoraksan, it was a -35°C with the wind chill. Te weather was very clear on this fresh morning and it was a magical view from the top of Dinosaur Ridge, the valley and Sokcho and the East Sea in the background. Dinosaur ridge seoraksan national park B y r o m a i n b o u l e s t e i x getting there From Seoul’s Express Bus Terminal, take an express bus to Sokcho, which will take about 3.5 hours. From Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal/Express Bus Terminal take bus 7 or 7-1 to Seorak-dong, the last stop.