A mountain named for a beacon fire
Bonghwasan, south of central Yanggu, rises to 875 metres. Yanggu County's tourism guide traces its name to a beacon station established on the summit in 1604. The mountain is known for open slopes and views towards Soyang Lake.
Read the access warning first
The official county page states that a nearby military firing range restricts weekday hiking and describes weekend and public-holiday access. This is an older tourism description, not a guarantee of entry in November 2026. Confirm the latest access rules and any live firing or closure notices with the responsible local authority before travelling. Never enter restricted military areas.
Treat route times as estimates, not promises
The page lists different hiking routes and indicative times. They are not live route calculations and do not confirm present trail conditions. Weather, daylight and fitness can change the trip substantially.
The guide locates Bonghwasan around Juk-ri, Guktojeongjungang-myeon, Yanggu-gun. Confirm the correct trailhead rather than assuming this general locality is a parking entrance.