Trenches to trails.
Seoul is one of the most populated cities in the world, even so, there is no shortage of outdoor activities in or around the city. Most mountains in Seoul are far too rocky and steep for adequate mountain biking trails, but Umyeonsan (우면산) is an exception to the rule. Just outside Seoul city limits, this small mountain harbors a handful of ridable--up and down--trails. Hikers and mountain bikers share this mountain; the Korean military plays here too. Only certain areas are accessible to civilians, and these areas are littered with trenches and bordered by razor wire and barbed wire. The sound of gunfire is often ringing in the distance from the practice range, adding to the ambiance. Though war is a horrible thing; when riding here, it's hard not to think back to the elementary school aged war games I use to play with my friends in the backyard.
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