Wadi Showka loop - Dārah avoiding stairs
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 4.67 mi
- Elevation gain
- 991 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 991 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,560 ft
- TrailRank
- 30
- Min elevation
- 946 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 2 hours 23 minutes
- Time
- 3 hours 32 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1340
- Uploaded
- November 19, 2023
- Recorded
- November 2023
near Shawkah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
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Itinerary description
Parking:
Google “Shawka car parking”.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LGYpbgRk2oUYizNq9
Just in front of the parking, you can see a clear pathway ascending to the hill side. This is the only path here so you won’t miss it.
Hike:
Initially, the ascent is a bit steep until you reach the flat summit area of the mountain range. Once you've reached this point, the trail becomes relatively parallel, featuring a well-laid path that is easy to follow. Along the way, you'll encounter man-made wooden huts, providing convenient spots to take a break. Our chosen trail came across six of these huts. Additionally, there are points where you can either extend or shorten the hike, offering flexibility in your route.
The trail encompasses two short summits, followed by a descent to the other side. Upon descending, you have the option to continue further or turn right, heading towards the dam. As you progress, the path offers elevated views parallel to the dam area. Eventually, it intersects with the final steps of the famous man-made concrete staircase. Descending these final stairs leads you to the main dam area, where the main road ends. From there, its around 900-meter walk along the main road, passing the dam, DAM car park, children's area, and a roundabout, brings you back to the starting point where you parked your vehicles.
Overall, the path is easy and well-marked.
Keep Exploring...!
Google “Shawka car parking”.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LGYpbgRk2oUYizNq9
Just in front of the parking, you can see a clear pathway ascending to the hill side. This is the only path here so you won’t miss it.
Hike:
Initially, the ascent is a bit steep until you reach the flat summit area of the mountain range. Once you've reached this point, the trail becomes relatively parallel, featuring a well-laid path that is easy to follow. Along the way, you'll encounter man-made wooden huts, providing convenient spots to take a break. Our chosen trail came across six of these huts. Additionally, there are points where you can either extend or shorten the hike, offering flexibility in your route.
The trail encompasses two short summits, followed by a descent to the other side. Upon descending, you have the option to continue further or turn right, heading towards the dam. As you progress, the path offers elevated views parallel to the dam area. Eventually, it intersects with the final steps of the famous man-made concrete staircase. Descending these final stairs leads you to the main dam area, where the main road ends. From there, its around 900-meter walk along the main road, passing the dam, DAM car park, children's area, and a roundabout, brings you back to the starting point where you parked your vehicles.
Overall, the path is easy and well-marked.
Keep Exploring...!
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