Wadi Haqab Hebs 1000 Steps (to hell)

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On 19th August 2023, it is World Climbing Day, so to celebrate the day, We hiked up the famous 1000 steps (to hell as mentioned by someone) of Hebs trail from Wadi Haqab and descended into Wadi Bih making it a one way hike.
As this is one way hike, we parked cars at both ends.

We parked here for the descent segment.
25.819843, 56.113340
https://goo.gl/maps/fNdG5CXfDSGeAGue7

This trail is less popular as compared to the other trails in Jebel Jais area. Its a well laid path with a number of stairs from the Wadi Haqab all the way up to the mountain plateau leading to Hebs Village.

The hike is scenic once you reach the top plateau at 800 meters elevation with views of Yabana mountain, Rahabah mountain, Jebel Jais summit and Jebel Qadaah from close proximity.

This trail is definitely good for endurance as it has good amount of elevation gain over a short distance. You gain 600 meters elevation in 2.7 Kms distance. Most of this ascent trail is manmade rocky steps and stable path.

I have recorded the offroad path from Jais road to this Trailhead as below.
It will help you to access the start point.

https://www.wikiloc.com/offroading-trails/wadi-haqab-access-offroad-119940054

Reaching to the trailhead is bit tricky.
You have to turn right from the Jebel Jais road at 25.800469, 56.099167
https://goo.gl/maps/gx5Xi7oFx4Qx7FGa9

You can follow this trail as it is, it will lead you to the trailhead from the Jais main road.

You can see a Mobile phone tower very closeby here.
From here, get into the off-road (sedan drivable) after about 100m turn left and merge into another off-road which is parallel to the wadi.
About 150 meters away, you can see an elevated while painted water tank, you can take this is a waypoint.
You continue driving about 1km, you can see a Military camera station as soon as you pass the camera there is a small building and you can park next to it 25.806622, 56.112798.
There you can see the well laid trail path with steps.

The first 2.5km is the tough part with continuous elevation gain (about 600m).
Then its is like gradual stroll for about 1 km towards Hebs village ( We didnt go till there )
We made our summit at the Solo house on the mountain plateau with impressive views of Jebel Qadaah.
We didn't see anyone in the village except some goats :)
The hike is scenic once you reach the top plateau at 800 meters elevation with views of Yabana mountain, Rahabah mountain, Jebel Jais summit and Jebel Qadaah from close proximity.

We descended back from the village is through the same way back for about 1 km, and then we turned right on the trail fork to turn towards Wadi Bih. The trail here is very well laid ( no more stone steps) but steep down. It is well visible, used by humans and donkeys.
This steep path eventually will lead to the Wadi Bih village ( near the Bih road round about ).

This Wadi is narrow and its possible that you may be saved from direct sunlight.

Overall this hike is best for good Cardio workout, good elevation gain over short distance and some of the best views from the plateau.

Stay safe, enjoy Hiking.
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Wikiloc, Only For Reference. There Can Be Errors On The GPS Recording Due To GPS Jumping In The Wadi Sections or Erroneous Recording.