Named for its crane-like shape, Muhaksan is a memorable mountain. It towers over Masan at 761 meters. It offers great views out to sea. This is Muhaksan.
Many Korean mountains resemble various creatures. Muhaksan truly looks like a crane. Can you see the graceful, flying bird?
Muhaksan is extremely accessible from Masan. Masan is accessible with a KTX train station and two bus terminals. The mountain forms the western boundary of the city. Trails begin in multiple neighborhoods.
Muhaksan never closes. It’s open through fall fire season and spring thaw. People love this mountain. They spend time playing with it daily. Muhaksan’s trail is a network of paths. They meander through the forest.
Imagine living in Masan and doing your daily training on Muhaksan. Many locals do just that. One major route goes alongside the stream. You can enjoy Baekunsa temple and Muhak waterfalls.
There are 365 steps on Muhaksan. The first staircase is for reminiscing about the last year. The second is for contemplating the future. At the top is a huge open area. It contains a massive helipad. There are also multiple maps and benches.
The summit stele explains why Muhaksan is named after the crane. The best part is the pastel sky over the sparkling Hallyeo sea. Enjoy this memorable mountain. See if you can spot the crane from the top of Muhaksan.