Wadi Naqab to Jebel Yanas Offroading
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 8.27 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,714 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,161 ft
- Max elevation
- 3,040 ft
- TrailRank
-
47
5
- Min elevation
- 366 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Moving time
- 29 minutes
- Time
- 46 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1043
- Uploaded
- November 1, 2020
- Recorded
- November 2020
near Baqal, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
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Itinerary description
This Offroading starts at the Yanas - Wadi Naqab Junction point.
There is a Barrier Gate with a Security guard. Apparently this offroad was constructed for a Quarry project. They will allow you to drive up after taking your and Car details in their Register.
We didn't see any Quarrying activity.
A 4X4 is necessary for latter half of the Offroad as there are steep graded road sections.
The first half can be managed with a Good clearance Sedan or AWD.
The slope road starts from the Left side of Wadi Naqab junction all the way to the top of Jebel Yanas, which has very beautiful view of the Valley Wadi Naqab and Baqal and Yibir mountains in addition to RAK City and the Arabian Gulf.
You also can see Baqal Offroad track ( Now washed out due to rain and used as Baqal / Tallah and Yibir villages Hiking Trail ) and Sherri Village on the opposite direction towards Yibir mountain.
There is a Large village at the top of the mountain where there is a very steep road section which needs good skills to drive safely. Dont be afraid, it is safe but you need to be cautious.
There are many places to camp closer to the road, so that can be a Consideration.
There is a Public toilet at about half way through, but the water supply and hygiene condition is unknown. We didnt use it.
The road ends where there are few Hiking trails such as Hayaneh, Azabat and Sal villages.
There is a Barrier Gate with a Security guard. Apparently this offroad was constructed for a Quarry project. They will allow you to drive up after taking your and Car details in their Register.
We didn't see any Quarrying activity.
A 4X4 is necessary for latter half of the Offroad as there are steep graded road sections.
The first half can be managed with a Good clearance Sedan or AWD.
The slope road starts from the Left side of Wadi Naqab junction all the way to the top of Jebel Yanas, which has very beautiful view of the Valley Wadi Naqab and Baqal and Yibir mountains in addition to RAK City and the Arabian Gulf.
You also can see Baqal Offroad track ( Now washed out due to rain and used as Baqal / Tallah and Yibir villages Hiking Trail ) and Sherri Village on the opposite direction towards Yibir mountain.
There is a Large village at the top of the mountain where there is a very steep road section which needs good skills to drive safely. Dont be afraid, it is safe but you need to be cautious.
There are many places to camp closer to the road, so that can be a Consideration.
There is a Public toilet at about half way through, but the water supply and hygiene condition is unknown. We didnt use it.
The road ends where there are few Hiking trails such as Hayaneh, Azabat and Sal villages.
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Amazing. Thank you for sharing this trail. No issues at the check point. Smooth sailing right till the very top.
Hello Elton,
I am glad that you enjoyed the offroad drive and my trail recording was helpful to you.
There are lots of options up there and Lots of Hiking and Offroading that can be undertaken there.
Stay safe and Enjoy your activities.
Hi Patrick, I noticed that you have the Bridgestone HT tires on your Pajero. How would you rate these tyres with your experience. Are they good on trails and road
Hi Selwyn,
No complaints on tires.
They have done well