Service members and their families at Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base can enjoy an easy, refreshing winter hike at the nearby Maansan Trail in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.

The trail is about 1 ½ miles out and back with an elevation gain of 295 feet. It took about 50 minutes to complete, which makes it perfect for a quick, refreshing hike.

At the trail’s entrance, there are bathrooms and a cafe called Bee & Honey.

The hike starts on a staircase leading into the wooded trail. The rest is on a gradual slope with only a couple of areas that felt a little steeper.

As you make your way through the trail, small signs start dotting the path with poems written on them in Korean and English. Artwork has also been placed throughout the trail, from small figurines to larger, more intricate pieces.

There are also benches scattered throughout the trail and also some exercise equipment. This is great if you decide you want to hang around the area longer instead of just doing the hike straight through.

Most of the trail is surrounded by trees but there are clearings that open onto a view of the expansive Anseongcheon River.

The trail is marked with signs that show the way and guide you back to the trailhead.

This is hike suitable for children old enough to walk but is not recommended for strollers, as the trail is unpaved. It is also a great beginner’s hike.

Regardless of the season, the Maansan Trail is a great time and worth adding to your list of completed hikes.

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Directions: About a 30-minute drive from Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base. 17 Daean-ri, Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do.

Times: Open 24/7, but no lighting for night hikes.

Costs: Admission is free.

Food: The Bee & Honey cafe near the trail’s entrance offers an assortment of hot and cold beverages, waffles and honey.

Information: A small lot near the entrance offers free parking.