2017-08-20 Hadath Jibbeh
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 10.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,467 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 2,448 ft
- Max elevation
- 6,359 ft
- TrailRank
-
56
4.6
- Min elevation
- 4,990 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 6 hours 17 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1255
- Uploaded
- August 20, 2017
- Recorded
- August 2017
near Haret el Qalaa, Liban-Nord (Lebanon)
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Itinerary description
A wonderful 16+ km hike that took us across barren mountains and through shaded cedar forests (Hadath Jibbeh and Tannourine). The hike started with a 4 km uphill climb followed by a flat then sinusoidal trail. Came across majestic ancient and young cedar trees; each tree has a story to tell. There was a few birds eye spot panning the landscape beneath - an awe and breathtaking scenery and fresh cedar-scented air.
when the group get to the start point, we were met with a "Valet Parking" sign that led to us cracking jokes that Lebanese valet service ingenuity is extending to the hikers; however, the "Valet Parking" sign was explained when we came - towards the end of the hike - across a buffet style restaurant in the middle of the woods. Customers were bused from the valet parking area to the restaurant. The restaurant had a brewery to make Arak (a Lebanese anise-tasty spirit) and many "old Lebanese town" settings. It was a wonderful distraction. I plan on bringing the family there.
A great hike and a great day.
when the group get to the start point, we were met with a "Valet Parking" sign that led to us cracking jokes that Lebanese valet service ingenuity is extending to the hikers; however, the "Valet Parking" sign was explained when we came - towards the end of the hike - across a buffet style restaurant in the middle of the woods. Customers were bused from the valet parking area to the restaurant. The restaurant had a brewery to make Arak (a Lebanese anise-tasty spirit) and many "old Lebanese town" settings. It was a wonderful distraction. I plan on bringing the family there.
A great hike and a great day.
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Keep going thks
Hello Zahi hope you're doing well.
I know that Hadath Jebbe cedar forest is basically a mine field, could you please let me know if this is easy trail to follow yet safe?
Thank you.
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Keep going thks
Yes the Hadath el jebbe Forest represents a danger.
But no panic, mines are further west inside the Forest, towards Niha and along the cliff.
We were using the current trail for a few years with big hiking groups, until 2018 when the Lebanese army closed it partially. I think they included just the whole Forest in the secure zone. Hadath people were wondering why.
So I wouldn't say high danger, but ok closed is closed.
As soon as you see a panel "danger mines", stick on the east side of the mountain, there is a nice trail heading down to Hadath, between the Forest and the road.
Perfectly safe.
Awesome news Christian, thanks a lot for your comment.
Thank you for this. I followed it today but had to edit the last part since I was solo hiking and was worried to lose myself into the mine area