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The Best Hiking Trails in Baqal, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

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Photo of Baqal Caves (Wadi Nahela) Hike. RAK. Photo of Wadi Naqab to Yanas Green Gate, RAK. Photo of Baqal Loop

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  • Distance
    4.57mi
    Elevation +
    863f
    TrailRank
    85| Rating 4.38
    Photo ofBaqal Caves (Wadi Nahela) Hike. RAK. Photo ofBaqal Caves (Wadi Nahela) Hike. RAK. Photo ofBaqal Caves (Wadi Nahela) Hike. RAK.

    We a small group of friends hiked the Baqal Caves and its summit from Nahela Dam of Al Fahlain village in Wadi Naqab ,Ras al Khaimah. My friend Hakim had hiked this trail and suggested to do this hike. It proved to be ...

    Hey Patrick! So i just realized that I commented to the wrong trail you’ve recorded so i deleted that review haha! Than...
    Ann_22
    Finsihed the hike today. Hike was great however, I would like to add that we took the suggestion of climbing from where ...
    Sanket Jain
    Many thanks for sharing this location and also the by chance meet up before start. We went in hotter weather so we decid...
    Sarju Malekudy
  • Distance
    3.61mi
    Elevation +
    2129f
    TrailRank
    79| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofWadi Naqab to Yanas Green Gate, RAK. Photo ofWadi Naqab to Yanas Green Gate, RAK. Photo ofWadi Naqab to Yanas Green Gate, RAK.

    Wadi Naqab to Yanas Green Gate, Ras al Khaimah. It is a short distance but high elevation gain hike. Within 3 Kms you gain maximum of 600 meters of elevation, which is a moderate plus grade. My personal FB Page dedi...

    This was a beautiful hike with a steep beginning but the ridge section was the best and even the top climbing was pretty...
    elida ilinoiu
    Well explained
    Rob_Gill
  • Baqal Loop

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    Distance
    16.19mi
    Elevation +
    3714f
    TrailRank
    71| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofBaqal Loop Photo ofBaqal Loop Photo ofBaqal Loop

    A long hike up several wadis to the plateau of Baqal. The route takes in multiple farmland areas up top and descends down an old road into Wadi Naqab. If going as a group, I recommend taking multiple cars and parking one...

    Thank you for providing this route Just completed it with a cold overnight stay at the second farm Was Fab, more mental...
    Stuart Mayo
    Hi Dan, Hope all is well with you. We followed your trail on 8th January 2022 and enjoyed the hike. But in our ca...
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
  • UAE. Baqal Village, RAK

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    Distance
    5.07mi
    Elevation +
    2651f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofUAE. Baqal Village, RAK Photo ofUAE. Baqal Village, RAK Photo ofUAE. Baqal Village, RAK

    Short hike with good elevation and beautiful scenery. Well laid trail and can’t be lost here. Normally it’ll will take 2hrs to reach the village. Weather is just perfect by this time specially this trail is pretty much e...

    Thanks for recording
    sivasamboos
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  • Baqal Village (RAK)

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    Distance
    4.89mi
    Elevation +
    2234f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBaqal Village (RAK) Photo ofBaqal Village (RAK) Photo ofBaqal Village (RAK)

    Clean, well defined trail, must try hike to test your endurance. fantastic view at top around 800m elevation. I took some shortcuts while coming down, you may just follow the same path. beginners with good fitness level ...

    Good hike!
    Ann_22
  • Distance
    24.09mi
    Elevation +
    8566f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofJebel Qihwi - Western Route - Wadi Niqab Photo ofJebel Qihwi - Western Route - Wadi Niqab Photo ofJebel Qihwi - Western Route - Wadi Niqab

    A multi-day trek from the bottom to the top of Wadi Niqab, along the ridge and up the western ridge of Jebel Qihwi, The Route from Parking to Summit is 39km, and took around 16 hours (Moving time). This was spread ove...

  • Distance
    4.08mi
    Elevation +
    735f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWadi Nahela Caves Hike (Baqal RAK ) Photo ofWadi Nahela Caves Hike (Baqal RAK ) Photo ofWadi Nahela Caves Hike (Baqal RAK )

    Wadi Nahela Caves Hike , Ras Al Khaimah. My wife and I along with a group hiked the Baqal Caves from Nahela Dam of Al Fahlain village in Wadi Naqab ,Ras al Khaimah. It proved to be a nice trail, and manageable for ...

    Easy trail with no climbing. Took my dog.
    Iamgroot
  • Wadi Naqab to Sheri Village Hike

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    Distance
    5.77mi
    Elevation +
    2877f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWadi Naqab to Sheri Village Hike Photo ofWadi Naqab to Sheri Village Hike Photo ofWadi Naqab to Sheri Village Hike

    DO NOT TRY ANY MOUNTAIN HIKES IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE MOUNTAIN TERRAINS, DANGERS FROM WILDLIFE, FIRST AID, WATER AND SNACKS, YOUR OWN FITNESS, REMOTE ACTIVITY PREPARATIONS, COMMUNICATION TOOLS, MOUNTAIN GEOGRAPHY, T...

    We really enjoyed the trail. All the necessary information was there but since you explained it to me through a phone ca...
    Toor de mountain
    Thank you Patrick!
    chogoree
  • Distance
    10.79mi
    Elevation +
    2477f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofUAE hikes in RAK - Yanas mountain trail loop Photo ofUAE hikes in RAK - Yanas mountain trail loop Photo ofUAE hikes in RAK - Yanas mountain trail loop

    Visit my website www.theroadreel.com for more hikes around UAE. This hike can be shortened to 8km if you arrive by 4x4. Sedans can't reach the starting point of the trail. Therefore, it will add up another 9km of hiking...

  • Jebel Baqal Plateau Farms

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    Distance
    7.39mi
    Elevation +
    2776f
    TrailRank
    59| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofJebel Baqal Plateau Farms Photo ofJebel Baqal Plateau Farms Photo ofJebel Baqal Plateau Farms

    A challenging hike and scramble from the starting point point in Wadi Naqab up to the isolated farms occupying the plateau of Jebel Baqal. The longer route to the plateau follows an old road - I descended using this trac...

    Hi Dan, Today we hiked up to Baqal village up and down by 2 different Wadis. Thanks to your inputs, we managed to fa...
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
  • Distance
    8.72mi
    Elevation +
    3425f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofBaqal and Tallah Village with Shan group. (RAK) Photo ofBaqal and Tallah Village with Shan group. (RAK) Photo ofBaqal and Tallah Village with Shan group. (RAK)

    This Hike Starts from the Wadi Naqab valley. Best location to camp overnight in 1st Village of Baqal as there is some flat and grassy terrain on the top plateau of the mountain. You need a SUV or 4X4 for the last 3...

    Good hike! 😀
    Ann_22
    We did in full moon night. clear and easy to follow trail.
    Satheesh
  • Distance
    10.03mi
    Elevation +
    2776f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWadi Naqab Red Wall hike - Ras al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofWadi Naqab Red Wall hike - Ras al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofWadi Naqab Red Wall hike - Ras al Khaimah, UAE

    This hikes takes you through spectacular Wadi Naqab to a massive wall-like formation. You can also extend your hike further as shown on this map (well worth it). Read all you need to know about this hike in my blog post...

    Ačiū, patiko. Very nice hike, we went beyond the Red wall until the small water pool with a high wall and went back. Ev...
    LT kalninėtojai
    As usual, Ausra Osi did a wonderful job desribing the trail and what to expect. Now they are building a dam in the area ...
    WildSpirit
    Loved this trail! Super scenic! Was a 14.2km out and back.... wouldn’t describe this as a loop, more like a U turn! It’s...
    Tamara ghazi
  • Baqal - Yanas mountain half loop

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    Distance
    8.60mi
    Elevation +
    2090f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofBaqal - Yanas mountain half loop Photo ofBaqal - Yanas mountain half loop Photo ofBaqal - Yanas mountain half loop

    This trail begins at a higher altitude and is a good cardio exercise, given that you will gain and lose elevation multiple times during the hike. Highly recommended to drive up to Waypoint X, the actual starting point o...

  • Distance
    5.82mi
    Elevation +
    2057f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofWadi Nahela Slopes, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofWadi Nahela Slopes, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofWadi Nahela Slopes, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

    It is an intermediate level hike next to Wadi Nahela. The main part of the hike is three steep slopes with an amazing view from their tops. The hike consists of boulder hopping and steep climbs. There is no path, route i...

  • Baqal village (Wadi Naqab) hike

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    Distance
    5.66mi
    Elevation +
    2287f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBaqal village (Wadi Naqab) hike Photo ofBaqal village (Wadi Naqab) hike Photo ofBaqal village (Wadi Naqab) hike

    Baqal mountain 1st village hike. Starts from the Wadi Naqab valley. Sedan Cars are able to drive on Graded road for about 2.8 Kms to the starting point of the Hike. You can drive till here and park. Don't block the ro...

    Comments mentioned before
    elida ilinoiu
  • Distance
    3.29mi
    Elevation +
    666f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofWadi Nahela Bat Caves near Baqal RAK Photo ofWadi Nahela Bat Caves near Baqal RAK Photo ofWadi Nahela Bat Caves near Baqal RAK

    The small short easy + trail completed in 3 hours with easy walk. Some bouldering in Wadi too. Placed few trail Markers where one need to change bank of Wadi. Kudos to Rainbow Hiker Patrick Vijay De'Silva for inputs.

  • Jebel Yanas

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    Distance
    3.34mi
    Elevation +
    1276f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofJebel Yanas Photo ofJebel Yanas Photo ofJebel Yanas

    Seemingly lifeless Jebel Yanas was an ancient seabed full of life a few million years ago. Shells and corals imprinted in the rocks are indisputable proof. You can see the stones containing fossils all around you if you ...

    Followed this trail, Thanks for Recording.
    sivasamboos

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