Best trails in Hakusan National Park
Want to find the best trails in Hakusan National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 11 great trails for hiking, walking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 823 to 6,394 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Hakusan National Park.
Top trails
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(11)
•Hard
•9.0 mi
•Est. 7h 43m
Mount Hakusan: Hirasedo Course (白山: 平瀬道)
One of the "three holy peaks" and also one of the 100 top famous mountains in Japan. This route starts from the trailhead near Lake Hakusui and heads to the summit of Mount Hakusan via Mount Okura. Hiking this trail, you will see magnificent landscapes of Hakusan from the path and the mountains.
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(4)
•Moderate
•1.7 mi
•Est. 1h 32m
Mount Sanpoiwadake - Sanpoiwa Parking Lot (三方岩岳 - 三方岩駐車場)
Heading to Mount Sanpoiwadake from Sanpoiwa Parking Lot. The mountain is known for the superb views of Mount Hakusan and the Northern Alps of Japan from the 360 degrees summit, plus alpine plants such as the daylilies and virgin forests of beeches.
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(4)
•Hard
•7.1 mi
•Est. 6h 12m
Mount Nodanishoji - Mount Sanpoiwadake - Gifu Prefecture Magari Toll Loop (野谷壮司山 - 三方岩岳 - 岐阜県馬狩料金所)
A loop trekking route departing from the trailheads at Gifu Prefecture Magari Toll stretches to Mount Sanpoiwadake and Mount Nodanishoji. Hikers cans enjoy the superb views of Mount Hakusan and the Northern Alps of Japan from each summit.
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(1)
•Hard
•13.2 mi
Mount Hakusan: Saboshindo - Tonbiiwa Course (白山: 砂防新道 - トンビ岩コース). Mount Hakusan (白山) is one of the 'three holy peaks' in Japan and is also one of the top 100 mountains in Japan. There are several beautiful crater lakes near the summit of Mount Hakusan and the views there are magnificent.
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(3)
•Hard
•5.3 mi
•Est. 4h 2m
Mount Dainichigatake (大日ヶ岳)
Located in Hakusan National Park. It is known as the mountain for snow sports, and there are many ski resorts in the area. From Dynaland, one of the largest ski resorts in western Japan and goes through steep slopes, then reaches the summit of the mountain. You can see spacious green views from the mountain and the path.
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Hard
•5.6 mi
•Est. 4h 29m
Itoshiro trailhead - Choshigamine(石徹白登山口 - 銚子ヶ峰)
Choshigamine straddles Gujo City and Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture. The mountain range is located in Hakusan National Park, the highest peak in Gujo City. This course starts from the Itoshiro trailhead.
The Itoshiro starting point is the entrance to the Itoshiro trail (the south traversing road, the former Mino Zenjo trail), but it is often used for descents due to its long distance. Private cars and taxis can enter the trailhead directly,...
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Moderate
•2.3 mi
•Est. 1h 31m
Mount Hakusan (白山)
One of the "three holy peaks", and also one of the 100 top famous mountains in Japan. Starting from the trailhead near Lake Hakusui and heads to the summit of Mount Hakusan via Mount Okura. It offers you the magnificent landscapes of Hakusan National Park from the path and the mountains.
Walking this route, you will go through seven large and small crater lakes and ponds around the summit of Mount Hakusan, where you can enjoy excellent views.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Hakusan National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Hakusan National Park is Mount Hakusan, which has a 4.7 star rating from 20 reviews. This trail is 9.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 4,773 ft.
What is the longest trail in Hakusan National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Hakusan National Park is 白山: 砂防新道 - トンビ岩コース. This trail is estimated to be 13.2 mi long.
How many trails are in Hakusan National Park?
There are 11 trails in Hakusan National Park. These trails have an average 4.3-star rating from 46 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hakusan National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Hakusan National Park has you covered. 白山: 砂防新道 - トンビ岩コース boasts the most elevation gain with 6,394 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mount Hakusan: Hirasedo Course, which will get you 4,849 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Hakusan National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 7 camping trails in Hakusan National Park and the most popular is Mount Hakusan with an average 4.7 star rating from 20 community reviews.