Hiking to the Hidden Wall

i went hiking last weekend to the Hidden Wall in Bukhansan National Park, which is on the north side of seoul. it was one of the best day-hikes that i've ever been on. not to mention, i took a subway and a short bus ride to get there....the topography of seoul is amazing. gorgeous peaks, rocky terrain, freshwater springs, and seas of treetops below. this was the kind of trail that goes either straight up or down and where you have to scamper over rocks on all fours, and rely on roots and your own ballsyness. and on another rock face, we spotted several climbers who were far more ballsy than we were. we were on the trail all afternoon and i forgot that i was anywhere near the city...until i looked over and down from a high peak and saw the massive concrete jungle itself in the distance. at the end of the trail was a buddhist temple and a stone buddha statue. so nice to be able to light an incense after such an event. many thanks.