Al Rabi Hike
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 3.22 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,220 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,220 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,201 ft
- TrailRank
-
48
3.3
- Min elevation
- 171 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- one hour 44 minutes
- Time
- 2 hours 48 minutes
- Coordinates
- 945
- Uploaded
- January 19, 2021
- Recorded
- January 2021
near Rafā‘, Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)
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Itinerary description
Trail starts behind small parking lot at Al Rabi Tower. Spaces were available on the weekday afternoon I went, otherwise you’ll need to park at the long term parking below the tower - thus will add around 50-60m to your hike.
This is one of UAE’s most popular hikes for beginners because it’s doable by the entire family. Don’t underestimate the effort though, as the first 2 kms is steep uphill so carry good shoes, plenty of water and take more breaks if required. It took me 1.5 hrs to get to the summit with 3-4 breaks, so even if you aren’t in the greatest shape you should comfortably make it to the top in around 2 hours.
The trail is clearly marked and fairly wide in most places so it’s quite safe, as long as you take usual precautions. The view doesn’t change much throughout, with Khorfakkan port, the beach and the city visible almost all the way. However it keeps improving as you travel further up, with the summit offering 360 views back towards the surrounding mountains and the Gulf of Oman.
Suggest to go either early morning or late afternoon on a weekday to avoid rush.
This is one of UAE’s most popular hikes for beginners because it’s doable by the entire family. Don’t underestimate the effort though, as the first 2 kms is steep uphill so carry good shoes, plenty of water and take more breaks if required. It took me 1.5 hrs to get to the summit with 3-4 breaks, so even if you aren’t in the greatest shape you should comfortably make it to the top in around 2 hours.
The trail is clearly marked and fairly wide in most places so it’s quite safe, as long as you take usual precautions. The view doesn’t change much throughout, with Khorfakkan port, the beach and the city visible almost all the way. However it keeps improving as you travel further up, with the summit offering 360 views back towards the surrounding mountains and the Gulf of Oman.
Suggest to go either early morning or late afternoon on a weekday to avoid rush.
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Waypoint
249 ft
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Campsite
Summit
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Easy to follow
Scenery
Moderate
Well marked trail to top of both peaks