Took a hike up Mt. Apsan 앞산 last Sunday. It has been a long time since the last hike because almost every weekend has been spent just cycling. Daegu has Mt. Ap -san located just south of the city, meaning the front mountain.
It was a chilly, windy, yet slightly warm day! The fresh air made it feel better without sweating. During the pandemic, hikers need gear like face masks. Seems the sunny weather made people rush out and hit the trail.
Apsan Jarak-gil trail 앞산 자락길 in Daegu opened to the public in 2009. It consists of six sections, each with its own hidden meaning. They are linked at the southern foot of the mountain. The ridge trail to the summit is easily accessible from the trailheads spotted along the Jarak-gil trail. The hike began at the Youth Training Center and ascended some 660 meters up a rugged ridge.
Hikers are rewarded with sweeping views of the Daegu Valley at several points along the trail ridge to the summit, with multiple viewpoints of Mt. Apsan. With the telecommunication facilities installed, the summit had been closed for ages. Recently, the facility was moved aside, and the viewing platform was placed instead.
A HOT guy could be seen in short shirts on the top of the mountain, while all the others in thick warm, or goose jackets. It was a funny contrast between them in the cold season.
