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Mina Tripoli - Btelaya

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Trail stats

Distance
26.68 mi
Elevation gain
7,421 ft
Technical difficulty
Very difficult
Elevation loss
2,041 ft
Max elevation
5,930 ft
TrailRank 
43
Min elevation
-7 ft
Trail type
One Way
Moving time
10 hours 40 minutes
Time
one day 3 hours 42 minutes
Coordinates
7314
Uploaded
May 28, 2023
Recorded
May 2023
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near El Mîna, Liban-Nord (Libanon)

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Itinerary description

Our hike was originally planned as a challenge organized by two hiking groups, Discover Ehden, and the North Mountain Trail. They organized a challenging route from Tripoli to Qurnat al Sawda Peak. (75 km)

We started our hike from Tripoli, following the Tripoli road through Zgharta until we reached the town of Mizyara. From there, we began our ascent towards Ehden through the forest.
When we arrived, we took a break and ate some fruits friendly locals gave us.
Then we started ascending through Ehden's Cedars natural reserve.
We finally arrived at Bteleya at midnight and set our tents there in order to recharge for the next day's challenge.
Unfortunately, our hike had to be cut short due to bad weather and safety concerns. While we couldn't reach the summit of Qurnat al Sawda as planned, we still treasured the moments spent camping in Btelaya and the surrounding area.
Although we couldn't complete our original goal, the safety and well-being of everyone involved were paramount. Our journey highlighted the importance of adaptability and cherishing the moments and connections forged along the way, making it a meaningful and unforgettable experience.

Waypoints

PictographWaypoint Altitude -3 ft
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Starting point

6:00 am

PictographWaypoint Altitude 188 ft
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Waypoint

PictographWaypoint Altitude 815 ft
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Water

PictographWaypoint Altitude 1,028 ft
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Waypoint

PictographReligious site Altitude 1,300 ft
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Saint chalita church

PictographFountain Altitude 1,892 ft
Photo ofA river you can drink from

A river you can drink from

PictographCampsite Altitude 2,129 ft
Photo ofVillage called 'Rishtaamout' Photo ofVillage called 'Rishtaamout' Photo ofVillage called 'Rishtaamout'

Village called 'Rishtaamout'

PictographWaterfall Altitude 2,498 ft
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Waterfall

PictographWaterfall Altitude 2,577 ft
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Waterfall 2

PictographWaypoint Altitude 4,165 ft
Photo ofHersh ehden

Hersh ehden

PictographPanorama Altitude 4,449 ft
Photo ofSunset

Sunset

PictographCampsite Altitude 5,898 ft
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Camping spot

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