Wadi Helo mountains.
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 5.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,788 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,788 ft
- Max elevation
- 2,569 ft
- TrailRank
- 38
- Min elevation
- 1,181 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 3 hours 15 minutes
- Time
- 4 hours 17 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1730
- Uploaded
- May 8, 2020
- Recorded
- May 2020
near Ḩarrah, Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)
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Itinerary description
Apparently Wadi Al Helo means Sweet Valley.
We hiked little longer than the usual distance to reach the sort of a Summit.
Lots of options for decent exploration.
Being May month, it was Warm but breezy.
No shade anywhere o this mountains, so go well prepared with Hydration, snacks and clothing.
You will be in Telephone network full time.
You can park the cars here. 24.990222, 56.218299 (google map)
The approach road 1.5 Km is bit offroad from the Highway 102 ( Sharjah Kalba Road ), but Sedan cars can easily travel.
These mountains are nestled together and are easily connected, so can make it into a day programme.
Just take care of loose stones and get a good foot grip.Hiking boots suggested.
You are within the Telephone network and you have the view of the surrounding area for sense of direction.
We returned back the same way, some people chose to go down towards the Wadi via the steep slope full of loose rocks and then they walked to the cars by the Wadi offroad.
Hiking Poles will be helpful for this steep section.
Stay safe, enjoy Hiking.
Do Not Try Any Mountain Hikes If You Do Not Understand The Mountain Terrains, Dangers From Wildlife, First Aid, Hydration And Snacks, Your Own Fitness, Remote Activity Preparations, Communication Tools, Mountain Geography, Topography, Risk Factors, HSE Requirements, Hiking Risks, Fitness Level Of The Group Members.
Study All Above Matters Well Before Following Any Trails That You Find Online. Please Do Not Over Estimate Yourself.
Better Be Safe Than Put Yourself / Group In Danger And Regret Later.
Lately We Have Seen A Lot Of Unwanted Hiking Incidents That Could Have Been Avoided With Better Preparation.
Wish You All The Best.
Wikiloc, Only For Reference. There Can Be Errors On The GPS Recording Due To GPS Jumping In The Wadi Sections or Erroneous Recording
We hiked little longer than the usual distance to reach the sort of a Summit.
Lots of options for decent exploration.
Being May month, it was Warm but breezy.
No shade anywhere o this mountains, so go well prepared with Hydration, snacks and clothing.
You will be in Telephone network full time.
You can park the cars here. 24.990222, 56.218299 (google map)
The approach road 1.5 Km is bit offroad from the Highway 102 ( Sharjah Kalba Road ), but Sedan cars can easily travel.
These mountains are nestled together and are easily connected, so can make it into a day programme.
Just take care of loose stones and get a good foot grip.Hiking boots suggested.
You are within the Telephone network and you have the view of the surrounding area for sense of direction.
We returned back the same way, some people chose to go down towards the Wadi via the steep slope full of loose rocks and then they walked to the cars by the Wadi offroad.
Hiking Poles will be helpful for this steep section.
Stay safe, enjoy Hiking.
Do Not Try Any Mountain Hikes If You Do Not Understand The Mountain Terrains, Dangers From Wildlife, First Aid, Hydration And Snacks, Your Own Fitness, Remote Activity Preparations, Communication Tools, Mountain Geography, Topography, Risk Factors, HSE Requirements, Hiking Risks, Fitness Level Of The Group Members.
Study All Above Matters Well Before Following Any Trails That You Find Online. Please Do Not Over Estimate Yourself.
Better Be Safe Than Put Yourself / Group In Danger And Regret Later.
Lately We Have Seen A Lot Of Unwanted Hiking Incidents That Could Have Been Avoided With Better Preparation.
Wish You All The Best.
Wikiloc, Only For Reference. There Can Be Errors On The GPS Recording Due To GPS Jumping In The Wadi Sections or Erroneous Recording
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Hi Patrick,
Appreciate you could share the following information:
1) Pin or point to park the car
2) Trail head
3) What time you start the hike since all the picture taken is beautiful
Hi Kim,
I'm glad that you found this trail interesting.
I suggest you do this hike in November onwards when day times are cooler so that you can hike this trail relaxedly.
Right now day times are still warm, and unfortunately there is no shelter on this mountains whatsoever, not even a small plant or tree.
If you want to do this in October, Plan for an early morning start for safety. Start at sunrise.
I suggest you start walking at first light, ie just before 6am.
This will give you ample of time to hike and save your dehydration.
Regarding the details you asked:
The last 1.5 Kms of access road from the 102 Highway is graded mud road, but a sedan will easily go.
Follow google maps. Below are the coordinates for Car parking, its a Watch Tower with parking area around it.
24.990326, 56.218307
The Trailhead in my Trail is exact, it starts and ends at the Car Parking.
Please check the Trail route.
We hiked from morning, so it was naturally beautiful and captured well.
Take normal precaution of Hiking Partner, Hiking Boots, Long Pants, Sun shade Hat, Sun Screen, water as per your requirement ( 3 Liters minimum ) and Electrolytes for warm months.
Hope these inputs are helpful for you.
Enjoy the Hike. All the Best.