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Track 87: Serjbel waterfall - Eljehliyeh river

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Trail stats

Distance
5.38 mi
Elevation gain
1,345 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,345 ft
Max elevation
1,367 ft
TrailRank 
68 5
Min elevation
444 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
3 hours 19 minutes
Time
4 hours 51 minutes
Coordinates
1529
Uploaded
February 24, 2022
Recorded
February 2022
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near El Qacha, Mont-Liban (Lebanon)

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Itinerary description

It was supposed to be an easy hike starting from Serjbel village in the Chouf, walking down to reach the waterfall, passing by the small village of Shmaarine till we reached again "Naher ElJehliyeh" after walking for 3 km.
Everything was going as planned till we reached the river. The water level was too high and it wasn't an option for us to walk back along the river to our starting point. I guess starting May it will be feasible and all you have to do is follow back the river till you reach Serjbel village again. Simply walk along the river and you will encounter several wooden bridges that you can use to pass the river.
All this isn't available during winter and early spring season because of the high level of water. Even the wooden bridges are not in place anymore. They will put them back in summer.
We had 2 options:
1- Go back from where we came
2- Cross the river and try to find a new trail
Without hesitation we took the 2nd option and we found a place where water is at its lowest (water reached our knees). Once on the other side, we walked along the river till we reached an old water mill. From there, the trail is covered with water and we had to find our way back. We decided to reach the main road "Damour - Deir Elamar" and for that we had to go a steep uphill. It was very challenging and demands lot of trail finding skills as the mountain is fully covered with thick vegetation, mainly pine and oak trees.
It was very demanding but once we reached the main road we had this amazing feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction.
After that we continued on the asphalt and closed the loop.
I love every thing about this hike, the place, the waterfall, the river and even the hard walk uphill.
I very recommend it if you are a good hiker. If not, wait till summer and follow the river back to Serjbel (Don't forget your swimming suits)
I would say moderate to hard hike (easy during summer)
Enjoy the place and keep it clean.
Cheers !!!

Waypoints

PictographPhoto Altitude 882 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 799 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 778 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 766 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 756 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 760 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 767 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 814 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 832 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 1,046 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 1,045 ft
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PictographTree Altitude 1,045 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 946 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 943 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 954 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 1,042 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 917 ft
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PictographFlora Altitude 811 ft
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PictographReligious site Altitude 789 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 594 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 542 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 447 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 446 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 450 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 453 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 458 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 461 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 457 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 457 ft
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PictographRiver Altitude 461 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 766 ft
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PictographPanorama Altitude 1,227 ft
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PictographWaypoint Altitude 1,329 ft
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PictographWaypoint Altitude 1,105 ft
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PictographTree Altitude 1,038 ft
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Comments  (8)

  • Photo of hgbayoud
    hgbayoud Feb 24, 2022

     

    Unfortunately we had to go back a month ago! Will definitely do it again as you said later in summer. Thank you for all the details you give for all your hikes! Planning so many to do by following your steps 😍. Keep them coming.

  • Photo of tony aoun
    tony aoun Feb 24, 2022

    So happy to read your input and feedback and glad that I can be of a help. Hope to meet someday for hike :) cheers

  • Photo of hgbayoud
    hgbayoud Feb 24, 2022

    Oh sure would love to! Thanks again for sharing your hikes and all the good stuff. Cheers.

  • Photo of tony aoun
    tony aoun Feb 24, 2022

    Thanks for you and your continuous support

  • Toufic H Feb 24, 2022

    Looks great. Well done Tony

  • Photo of tony aoun
    tony aoun Feb 24, 2022

    It is Toufic. I recommend you to do it :)

  • Photo of Doc F
    Doc F Apr 12, 2024

     

    I have followed this trail  View more

    Very nice trail… amazing nature but trail full of dirt… people don’t deserve nature but more effort shall be made by Municipality, especially that they are getting money from each hiker.

  • Photo of tony aoun
    tony aoun Apr 15, 2024

    I didn't know they are getting fees for the hike. Yes this is our problem with trash in Lebanon... thanks for your feedback

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