Mt.Tokushunbetsu from Mt.HorohoroLast time, I climbed only Mount Horohoro from the Shiraoi trailhead, but this time I returned to the classic route via the old Nippon Steel mine trail—it's been a while!
Being a Sunday, the parking lot was packed. I managed to squeeze into a small space and set off on the trail.
Both Tokushunbetsu and Horohoro are rocky mountains, so the path is scattered with stones and boulders. Many of them are covered in moss, creating a lush, deep forest atmosphere. The gentle sound of a stream nearby added to the peaceful vibe.
It took about an hour and a half to reach the summit of Tokushunbetsu. But as is often the case in summer, the peak was swarming with bugs!
Apparently, I stumbled upon the exact moment when winged ants were preparing to take flight. I snapped a quick photo and moved on toward Horohoro.
Though it looked far at first glance, the hike to Horohoro took only about 20 minutes.
Unfortunately, it was also full of bugs, so I took another quick photo and began the descent. On the way down, I found a spot with a beautiful view of Tokushunbetsu and stopped for lunch. After a short break, I passed by Tokushunbetsu again and made it back to the parking lot in about an hour.
The weather was absolutely perfect, and the breeze through the forest made for a refreshing and rejuvenating hike.
It was one of those days where nature gives you exactly what you need.
前回は白老登山口からホロホロ山だけを登ったのですが、今回は久しぶりに日鉄鉱山跡コースからのチャレンジです。
日曜日ということもあり、駐車場は大混雑。なんとか隙間を見つけて車を停め、いざスタート。
徳舜瞥山とホロホロ山はどちらも岩山なので、登山道にはゴロゴロとした石や岩がたくさん。苔がびっしりとついていて、深い森の雰囲気がたっぷり味わえます。小川のせせらぎも心地よく、癒されながらの登山です。
どうやら羽アリが旅立つタイミングに遭遇してしまったようで、写真だけ撮ってすぐにホロホロ山へ向かいました。
しかし、こちらも虫が多く、長居はせずに写真だけ撮って下山開始。途中、徳舜瞥山が美しく見えるスポットがあったので、そこでランチタイム。再び徳舜瞥山を経由して、約1時間ほどで駐車場に戻ってきました。
この日は本当に天気が良く、心地よい風が吹く中で森林浴をたっぷり満喫。
岩と苔、せせらぎ、そして山の空気に包まれた、贅沢なひとときでした。
