A forest of little stone towers
For a different side of autumn in Daejeon, consider Sangsodong Forest Recreation Area (상소동산림욕장). Its trails lead to clusters of stone towers that look striking among the trees. Daejeon Tourism's October 2026 guide says the towers are less than 1 km from the entrance. It also describes a metasequoia path, a pebble foot-massage trail, a nature play area and a children's forest experience area. There is no need to see everything: a relaxed walk to the stone towers is a worthwhile outing in itself.
An old tree at the foot of Sikjangsan
For a quieter landscape of water and leaves, look at Secheon Park and Secheon Recreation Area (세천공원·세천유원지). The official tourism article highlights a protected maple tree estimated at about 210 years old on a low hill. It suggests searching for '세천동 571-1' in Korean map services to locate the tree. Enjoy it without touching the protected tree or disturbing its surroundings.
Which walk should you choose?
Choose Sangsodong if stone towers and a family-friendly woodland experience appeal to you. Choose Secheon for an old maple and reservoir scenery. You do not have to combine both in one day. Check actual transport, parking and route conditions before choosing where to spend your time.
Check before you go
This article is based on Daejeon Tourism's autumn feature published October 2, 2026. We have not verified the exact date of peak foliage, how the trees look on your travel day, current opening hours, closures, transit service or parking availability. Confirm those details before visiting.