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Towang Canyon

International > Asia > S Korea > Gangwon-do (Nor… > Seoraksan NP (Sokcho)

Description

Towang canyon is named after the scenic Towang-sung fall at the top of the canyon.
It is home to several scenic ridge lines, such as "Memories of Edelweiss", "Kyung-won-dae", "Friendship of 4", and "Boys picking stars".

Getting There

Take the Towang-sung scenic trail to Bi-ryong fall.

Detour the Bi-ryong fall to the left and follow the creek.

There are ridge lines on both sides of the canyon.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 1
● Boys picking Stars
Trad 11 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 2
● Friendship of 4
Sport 8 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 1
● Kyung-won-dae
Trad 11 pitches
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 2
● Memories of Edelweiss (솜다리의 추억)…
Sport 5 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Boys picking Stars
 1
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 11 pitches
● Friendship of 4
 2
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport 8 pitches
● Kyung-won-dae
 1
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 11 pitches
● Memories of Edelweiss (솜다리의…
 2
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport 5 pitches

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Towang vally, SoTowang vally approach map
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Passing through this gate, which comes before the Biryong Falls, is the beginning of Tawang Rock climbing area. You must go in with permission.
[Hide Photo] Passing through this gate, which comes before the Biryong Falls, is the beginning of Tawang Rock climbing area. You must go in with permission.