Yeoninsan Yongchu Valley Trail 9.2km Full Route to Open on the 11th

Gyeonggi Province's Yeoninsan Provincial Park has completed disaster recovery construction on the Yongchu Valley Trail, which was damaged by heavy rainfall in July last year, and will officially open the entire 9.2 km trail to the public starting September 11, 2026.

Previously, due to the heavy rain, Gyeonggi Province suspended public access after sections such as Soritgil and the Premium Valley Trail, as well as related facilities, were washed away.

Construction began in April this year. During the restoration process, the park improved safety by easing the slope of damaged hillsides to prevent landslides and applying the 'stacking method,' which robustly secures natural stones, thereby enhancing the facility's safety compared to before the flood.

For the riverbank protection facilities along the valley, a construction method that utilizes local natural stones was employed. Stones were connected with wire to minimize movement, and concrete was applied only behind the stones to reinforce the structure so it can withstand future heavy rainfall. The primary focus was also on preserving the original landscape of Yongchu Valley by making full use of natural stones.

Yeoninsan Yongchu Valley Trail Guide Map

The Korea National Forestry Cooperative Federation, which oversaw the project, leveraged its experience in disaster recovery projects such as the restoration of landslide-damaged Umyeonsan in Seoul.

Before reopening the trail, safety inspections and environmental cleanup operations were conducted. Park employees entered the valley to remove approximately 7 tons of debris, including remnants of wire and concrete left behind by the flood.

Visitors wishing to use the Yongchu Valley Trail can start at the trail information center, pass through the Soritgil section, and continue all the way to the end of the Premium Valley Trail. The journey from the information center to the entrance of Jungsan-ri takes about 1 hour, and it takes an additional 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the end of the Premium Valley Trail, making the total one-way hike about 2 hours and 30 minutes (9.2 km).

Tae-seon Lee, Head of the Garden Industry Division of Gyeonggi Province, stated, "We have restored Yeoninsan Provincial Park, a healing space for residents, to be even safer than before the flood and are now able to reopen the entire trail. We will continue to conduct regular facility inspections and maintain a safe environment so that citizens can visit with peace of mind."

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