I went to Mt. Gayasan on a guided mountaineering tour.
I took the Manmulsang course and the first 30 minutes were quite intense.
As you climb up a bit, the scenery opens up and is nice.
The level of difficulty is similar to the Gwanaksan Sadang Ridge course.
The scenery is definitely better
From Seoseongjae to the summit, it feels like Harujae at Doseonsa Temple.
I came down to Haeinsa Temple and the downhill was gentle.
The road is good so I can get down quickly.