Wadi Al Hayl / Al Hayl Fort and Dam
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 5.04 mi
- Elevation gain
- 397 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 397 ft
- Max elevation
- 875 ft
- TrailRank
- 47
- Min elevation
- 496 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- one hour 52 minutes
- Time
- 2 hours 11 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1424
- Uploaded
- September 18, 2020
- Recorded
- September 2020
near Ḩayl, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)
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Itinerary description
It is a very easy mountain walk. No climbing/bouldering. Suitable for children.
From start to P-02 you will walk on asphalt road and will pass Al Hayl dam. After that you will start heading to Al Hayl fort at P-03 passing local farms between (P-02 and P-03). When you reach the fort/palace you can climb on a hill next to it to enjoy a good view from the top (P-07). There is an archeological site at P-11 where you can see some small petroglyphs.
Parking location coordinates 25.091371, 56.242015. Any car can reach this location.
Must-have gear:
1) Hiking shoes, but trainers are ok for this trail
2) 1.5-2 liters of water depending on weather
3) Sun protective clothing
From start to P-02 you will walk on asphalt road and will pass Al Hayl dam. After that you will start heading to Al Hayl fort at P-03 passing local farms between (P-02 and P-03). When you reach the fort/palace you can climb on a hill next to it to enjoy a good view from the top (P-07). There is an archeological site at P-11 where you can see some small petroglyphs.
Parking location coordinates 25.091371, 56.242015. Any car can reach this location.
Must-have gear:
1) Hiking shoes, but trainers are ok for this trail
2) 1.5-2 liters of water depending on weather
3) Sun protective clothing
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