Written: October 8, 2026 · Updated: October 8, 2026

This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.

2026 Mindungsan Silver Grass Festival Dates, Hiking Trails, Parking – Before Visiting Jeongseon Silver Grass with Kids

It’s the season when the mountain peaks sway in silver. 🌾

This is the 31st year!
The 31st Mindungsan Silver Grass Festival
is being held throughout the Mindungsan area in Jeongseon
from September 18 (Friday) to November 8 (Sunday).

On September 28, Jeongseon-gun posted the festival announcement and Mindungsan hiking and transportation guide on the Jeongseon Tourism news page. Here’s a summary.

🔴 Happening Now

Mindungsan — A hill covered in silver grass and a winding dirt path (Nov 2025) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 황성훈 · KOGL Type 1)

The festival opened on September 18.
Including today, Thursday, October 8,
there are 32 days left until the last day.

According to the Jeongseon-gun festival introduction,
the silver grass blooms from mid-October to early November.
The remaining period is right in that window.

There’s no official schedule yet for the stage programs’
dates and times during the remaining period.

🎪 About the Festival

Mindungsan — A wide walking trail through silver grass fields and layers of mountain ridges (Nov 2025) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 황성훈 · KOGL Type 1)

Mindungsan — Silver grass fields and gentle ridgelines spread out beneath the sunlight (Nov 2025) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 황성훈 · KOGL Type 1)

Mindungsan stands at 1,119m above sea level,
and true to its name, the summit is almost bare of trees.

According to Jeongseon-gun, in the past, locals
would set controlled fires once a year
to encourage wild greens to grow,
which led to the abundance of silver grass.

Up to the 7th ridge, the forest is thick,
but above that, silver grass colonies spread in all directions.
You can also see doline terrain,
which makes it a popular photo spot.

This is from the official announcement this year.

🥾 How to Hike Up

Mindungsan — A wooden-railed walking trail through silver grass fields and mountain ridges (Nov 2025) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 황성훈 · KOGL Type 1)

Mindungsan — A mountain trail winding through silver grass fields and a pine-covered hill (Nov 2025) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 황성훈 · KOGL Type 1)

According to the Jeongseon Tourism Mindungsan trail guide,
hiking usually starts in front of Jeungsan Elementary School.
You can choose between two routes.

The trails are well maintained,
but the guide notes that the climb up to the ridge
passes through forest and is quite steep.

The silver grass on Mindungsan is taller than a person and very dense,
so it’s hard to walk anywhere except the designated paths.

🚗 Getting There & Parking

According to Jeongseon-gun, the Mindungsan shuttle bus
has stopped running since August 1.

During the festival (9/18~11/8),
all vehicle access to Balgudeok is strictly prohibited.
You are advised to use the two parking lots below.

There is no official information on parking fees.

Jeongseon-gun introduces Mindungsan as
a representative mountain for train hiking.
Trains stop at Mindungsan Station.

For Jeongseon Arirang Train inquiries,
contact KORAIL Tourism Development at 1544-7788.

🏛️ There’s Also a Silver Grass Exhibition Hall Nearby

The Jeongseon Tourism website introduces this spot
as a nearby attraction on the Mindungsan trail.
It opened in 2009 after renovating the old Byeoreogok Station building.

It exhibits information on silver grass, photos of the colonies,
a Mindungsan model, silver grass crafts,
and growth specimens.

It’s closed on weekends, so you can only visit on weekdays.
There’s no information about opening on Hangeul Day (10/9, Fri),
so please call to check.

👨‍👩‍👧 If Visiting with Kids

Mindungsan — A small pond and wooden walking trail below a silver grass hill (Nov 2025) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 황성훈 · KOGL Type 1)

The silver grass fields are up on the mountain ridge,
so you have to hike up to reach them.
Add extra time for kids’ pace and breaks
to the official “under 2 hours” estimate.

The silver grass is said to be taller than most people and very dense,
so hold your child’s hand and stay only on marked paths.

The Jeongseon Tourism guide mentions the golden silver grass fields
at sunset.
If you’re with kids, it’s a good idea to
plan your descent time in advance.

⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet

□ Mindungsan Song Festival & Arirang Performance dates and times
□ Admission & parking fees
□ Event operation in case of rain
□ Festival booths & food stalls

No official information yet.
I’ll update this post when it’s available.

If you have questions, contact the Mindungsan Silver Grass Festival Committee
at 033-591-9141.

👍 Recommended for These Families

Mindungsan — A small doline and wooden steps below a silver grass hill (Nov 2025) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 황성훈 · KOGL Type 1)

✔ Families who want to hike the silver grass ridge with kids
✔ Families who want to take the train to Mindungsan Station
✔ Families looking for an autumn trip to Jeongseon from mid-October to early November

This is an autumn hiking festival
where you walk up to the 1,119m-high ridge
covered in silver grass.

This post is a summary based on official announcements before visiting. Photos marked ‘Photo Gallery’ are from the Korea Tourism Organization under KOGL Type 1 (shooting dates noted). The mascot images are GPT-generated.

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AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)