Located along the Gangneung Coffee Healing Road, the Nochusan Mojungtap Trail is a well-known hiking course where a devoted elderly mother built stone pagodas on Nochusan Mountain while wishing for the well-being of her children. There is also an auto camping site nearby; to reach the trail, follow the path at the fork opposite the camping ground. The trekking course is approximately 1.2 km long, and it takes about 1–2 hours for a round trip. A “wish mailbox” is installed in the Mojung Stone Pagoda Park, symbolizing a mother’s love for her children. Visitors are encouraged to write letters expressing their wishes for their children’s success or heartfelt messages to their loved ones.

Knowing the story behind the Mojungtap makes the visit even more meaningful. The stone pagodas were built by an elderly woman named Cha Soon-ok. After her marriage, she endured a difficult life filled with family hardships. One day, she dreamed that a mountain spirit told her that building 3,000 stone pagodas in the valley would bring peace. Following this dream, she settled in the Nochusan Valley in 1986 and continued stacking stone pagodas for 26 years until her passing.

If time permits, it is recommended to visit the Gangneung Coffee Museum, Anbandegi, and Nochusan Mojungtap together. Please note that there are no restrooms along the Mojungtap Trail; however, restrooms are available at the parking lot entrance. Also, there is a significant temperature difference compared to downtown Gangneung, so visiting in seasons other than winter is recommended for better scenery. Nochusan Mountain is also known as the place where the scholar Yulgok Yi I devoted himself to his studies. The name “Nochusan” originates from the idea that Yi I and the monk Seolchong achieved great scholarly accomplishments, comparable to Confucius of Lu and Mencius of Chu. The stone pagodas are built in a conical shape using natural stones. The trail itself stretches about 0.9 km, lined with approximately 3,000 stone pagodas, along with many others built by visitors. This mountain trail is located along the foothills in the area of San 716, Daegi-ri, Wangsan-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon State, marking the boundary between Gangneung and Jeongseon.