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The Best Hiking Trails in Ra’s al Waḩḩ, Muḩāfaz̧at Musandam (Oman)

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  • Stairway to Heaven Right bank Night Hike (Repeat)

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    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with Vinita Machado Nithin Gopi agnal
    Distance
    7.75mi
    Elevation +
    6785f
    TrailRank
    84| Rating 4.92
    Photo ofStairway to Heaven Right bank Night Hike (Repeat) Photo ofStairway to Heaven Right bank Night Hike (Repeat) Photo ofStairway to Heaven Right bank Night Hike (Repeat)

    Elevation gain is mentioned wrong, it should be 1200. Highlander Event created one of the best Trail that covers almost 50 Kms and it is the best. The trail is well laid and manmade stairs in many places keeps your fo...

    I was able to cover this trail today with a buddy. We started at 8:20am from the Wadi Galilah dam parking and finished t...
    Joel John
    I followed this trail. Highly appreciated the details
    Iulian P
    Thank you for all the trail info. We conquered this in 7.5 hours. 3.5 to get up and 4 to come down. We found coming down...
    michelle.daniel75

  • Stairways 2 Heaven Full Loop - Extended Version

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    Muhasin Pallikkal
    with Unize Salam Hamza Rak
    Distance
    12.33mi
    Elevation +
    5755f
    TrailRank
    79| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofStairways 2 Heaven Full Loop - Extended Version Photo ofStairways 2 Heaven Full Loop - Extended Version Photo ofStairways 2 Heaven Full Loop - Extended Version

    Update: RAKTDA has put a signboard in the starting point of Wadi Lithbah saying that illegal border crossing is prohibited and recently there is Oman military checking reported at the village (after the vertical climb). ...

    Iconic hike of UAE, recorded very well5by mohsin. The description for each waypoint kept on trail without any error. Tha...
    Husnain Ashfaq

  • Highest Point of UAE (Galilah - Stairways 2 Heaven - Top Village - J.J True Summit - HH. Palace - Ghaf Summit - Jebel Jais)

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    Muhasin Pallikkal
    Distance
    13.38mi
    Elevation +
    7411f
    TrailRank
    77| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofHighest Point of UAE (Galilah - Stairways 2 Heaven - Top Village - J.J True Summit - HH. Palace - Ghaf Summit - Jebel Jais) Photo ofHighest Point of UAE (Galilah - Stairways 2 Heaven - Top Village - J.J True Summit - HH. Palace - Ghaf Summit - Jebel Jais) Photo ofHighest Point of UAE (Galilah - Stairways 2 Heaven - Top Village - J.J True Summit - HH. Palace - Ghaf Summit - Jebel Jais)

    We did this very special hike on the 49th National Day of UAE. We wanted to reach the Top point of UAE where the altitude is above 1900m+. 17 hikers, 21km carrying 5 litres of water, sleeping bag, mat, jacket, food and ...

    Hi Muhaissin, We 2 friends hiked this trail and then continued to Ghaf Trail towards Ghalilah Dam Descent and finally t...
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

  • DreamTrail#2: STH Right-Jebel Jais True Summit-Ghaf-Ghalilah Dam Loop

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    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with Muhammad Imran Khan
    Distance
    14.28mi
    Elevation +
    7963f
    TrailRank
    76| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofDreamTrail#2: STH Right-Jebel Jais True Summit-Ghaf-Ghalilah Dam Loop Photo ofDreamTrail#2: STH Right-Jebel Jais True Summit-Ghaf-Ghalilah Dam Loop Photo ofDreamTrail#2: STH Right-Jebel Jais True Summit-Ghaf-Ghalilah Dam Loop

    Update Feb 2024. Please follow below trail for the actual path as designed by Highlander 2021 as I had hiked this older trail by exploration and without proper trail in about 8 Kms area at upper Jais. https://www.wik...

    Done this time as a loop.. Bit deviated here and there and ended up with 25km hike.. We started from the Galilah dam at ...
    Muhasin Pallikkal

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  • Stairway to Heaven - Full Loop, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

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    anton_hkng
    with chogoree Hiking Nair Bechir Chniti 1
    Distance
    16.94mi
    Elevation +
    5105f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofStairway to Heaven - Full Loop, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofStairway to Heaven - Full Loop, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofStairway to Heaven - Full Loop, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

    It is one of the most famous hikes in the UAE and definitely difficult. It is about a 17 km route which requires about 10-12 hours to accomplish. It includes some basic scrambling. GPS has an issue when you are deep in t...

    Did it without a guide - exhilarating but tough! There is no marked route from the top of the stairway to the beginning ...
    Johnny Scott
    Hi, my friend and I did this route on the 18 Dec 2021. It ascent can be a little tricky if you’ve not downloaded the exa...
    paul.smith19473

  • Stairway to Heaven (Right Bank)

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    Satheesh
    Distance
    7.92mi
    Elevation +
    3881f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofStairway to Heaven (Right Bank) Photo ofStairway to Heaven (Right Bank) Photo ofStairway to Heaven (Right Bank)

    STH, The most talked trail among UAE hikers. We parked our car in Wadi Ghalilah dam and took few 4×4 to the starting point via Wadi litibah, you may walk as well, its about 2.5 km. From starting point keep right and foll...

  • Stairway to Heaven Right Bank from Wadi Litibah.

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    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with samu ureda
    Distance
    8.60mi
    Elevation +
    3763f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofStairway to Heaven Right Bank from Wadi Litibah. Photo ofStairway to Heaven Right Bank from Wadi Litibah. Photo ofStairway to Heaven Right Bank from Wadi Litibah.

    Stairway to Heaven Right Bank from Wadi Lithibah. This Hike is also known as Woh Village Hike ( false name ), but the Village at the summit of this trail is known as Ras al Ghash. The Trail is well marked by its pa...

    Thanks Patrick for your inputs. I was able to complete this hike safely and had fun. The weather was amazing and the top...
    Mayur_S

  • Wadi Litibah-STH Right-Jebel Jais True Summit.

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    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with Muhammad Imran Khan
    Distance
    5.62mi
    Elevation +
    5364f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofWadi Litibah-STH Right-Jebel Jais True Summit. Photo ofWadi Litibah-STH Right-Jebel Jais True Summit. Photo ofWadi Litibah-STH Right-Jebel Jais True Summit.

    Please read all details in the Description, including Safety related Topics below. There is Error in Summit Elevation recording. The Omani Summit of Jebel Jais is 1932 Meters and the reading shows here is erroneous A...

    I followed the trail. Verified. From STH Right bank till Jebel Jais True Summit is very well marked trail now. Its reall...
    vbhandavat

  • Woh Village hike (Right bank)

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    HikerWolf
    with Gautam Rajwani Mayur_S
    Distance
    6.16mi
    Elevation +
    5843f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofWoh Village hike (Right bank) Photo ofWoh Village hike (Right bank) Photo ofWoh Village hike (Right bank)

    Notes: The hike is easy to moderate, but may be difficult for small children and those with knee issues. The trail begins from the same starting point as "Stairway to Heaven". To reach the starting point, you need a 4WD ...

  • Stairway to Heaven (right bank) Ras Al Khaimah UAE

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    Ausra Osi
    Distance
    6.47mi
    Elevation +
    2087f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofStairway to Heaven (right bank) Ras Al Khaimah UAE Photo ofStairway to Heaven (right bank) Ras Al Khaimah UAE Photo ofStairway to Heaven (right bank) Ras Al Khaimah UAE

    An easier and safer side of stairway to heaven loop hike following the right side of the trail and bacl same way. The hike difficulty is moderately challenging. The route is easy to follow but it has lots of loose rocks...

  • Stairway to Heaven Right Bank

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    Milind Trivedi
    Distance
    7.85mi
    Elevation +
    6722f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofStairway to Heaven Right Bank Photo ofStairway to Heaven Right Bank Photo ofStairway to Heaven Right Bank

    The Stairway to Heaven Right Bank is probably the most talked about trek route in the UAE. It is stunning, unique and exciting to do due to many reasons. The route is almost marked, long trail winding up to the village, ...

    I would rate it as overall difficult as it requires a very good fitness lever for an estimated elevation gain of 1,200m ...
    diana roxana

  • Stair way to Heaven full loop

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    Nasar Husain
    Distance
    19.07mi
    Elevation +
    9649f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofStair way to Heaven full loop Photo ofStair way to Heaven full loop Photo ofStair way to Heaven full loop

    This Is my first trekking to stairway to heaven, the way is little tricky, from the deviation of the route already have some way points follow the way points up to reach the last tree , there you have to take left and wa...

  • STH Right Bank Night Hike

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    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with Abhijit 0711 Annit Lalla agnal
    Distance
    8.30mi
    Elevation +
    3642f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSTH Right Bank Night Hike Photo ofSTH Right Bank Night Hike Photo ofSTH Right Bank Night Hike

    We, a few Hiking friends decided to go on an Overnight Hiking trip to Stairway to Heaven, Right Bank. The Summit Village is called as Ras al Ghash. https://www.facebook.com/Patricks-Hikes-101251445547970 The Hike ...

    Nice hike Mr. Patrick I wish one day I can come with you. You are an inspiration how to become an healthy people.
    Nearnie

  • Stairway to Heaven Loop

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    Piero Che
    Distance
    11.11mi
    Elevation +
    7874f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofStairway to Heaven Loop Photo ofStairway to Heaven Loop Photo ofStairway to Heaven Loop

    The loop can be completed within 8 to 10 hours max depending on the size and pace of the group. It took us about 16 hours due to the fatigue of some members and we had to be real slow. After passing the stairs section ...

  • Wadi Ghalilah from the dam to the top 19 KM

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    Omar Al Tamimi
    Distance
    33.57mi
    Elevation +
    4265f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofWadi Ghalilah from the dam to the top 19 KM Photo ofWadi Ghalilah from the dam to the top 19 KM Photo ofWadi Ghalilah from the dam to the top 19 KM

    A hard trail , not suitable for beginners without a good stamina. It took us 8 hours approximately, from 8:20 AM to 4:25 PM to finish the 19 KM , but i forgot to stop it after leaving the place by cars. The trail is li...

  • Stairway to Heaven Right bank (RAK)

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    Satheesh
    Distance
    8.42mi
    Elevation +
    3983f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofStairway to Heaven Right bank (RAK) Photo ofStairway to Heaven Right bank (RAK) Photo ofStairway to Heaven Right bank (RAK)

    The most talked about trail among UAE hikers. We parked our cars in Wadi Ghalilah dam and took a 4×4 to the starting point via Wadi litibah, you may walk as well, its about 2.5 km. From starting point keep right and foll...

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