Alpine Climbing

The Best Alpine Climbing Trails in Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

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Photo of Jebel Yabanah Photo of Sal Traverse, Zebat and Ghail Photo of Leopard Canyon and Jungle Book Hike, Jebel Qihwi and Jebel Tafif from Wadi Ghail to Wadi Bih

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  • Jebel Yabanah

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    12.96mi
    Elevation +
    4360f
    TrailRank
    73| Rating 4.55
    Photo ofJebel Yabanah Photo ofJebel Yabanah Photo ofJebel Yabanah

    Jebel Yabanah sits towards the South Eastern end of the jabal bil ays ridge line which forms a crescent moon shape, and surrounds wadi Shah, which feeds into Wadi Bih. The ridge lines eastern side defines the border, and...

    Hi Ben, As always thanks for another great trail. I've done your route except going down Western ridge from second pea...
    Kozyriev Oleksandr
    Rania, This route is so well described by Ben and a guide should be able to carry the basic PPE’s and put safety as a pr...
    arnaud Laviolette
    I did the trail today and was in my plans since last year thorough Wadi Shiha and back to the village in same way back. ...
    Ebrahim Alnuaimi
  • Sal Traverse, Zebat and Ghail

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    18.69mi
    Elevation +
    4902f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSal Traverse, Zebat and Ghail Photo ofSal Traverse, Zebat and Ghail Photo ofSal Traverse, Zebat and Ghail

    This route was based around exploring Wadi Zebat (Razor), and it was certainly worth it. Wadi razor for me is now among the best i have seen in the region. It is just endlessly filled with varied and exciting drops, scra...

    Zebat (aka Leopard wadi) is a committed endeavour but is very rewarding. If you have the experience to track out, and th...
    Michael Olver
  • Ḑāyah

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Ḑāyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    4.45mi
    Elevation +
    630f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofḐāyah Photo ofḐāyah Photo ofḐāyah

    Ḑāyah Nice trip to spend 5 hours. You have to climb in some parts like cracks, the height can vary between 3m to 7 m, very recommendable to have good medium climbing technique. Mandatory some one with rappel techniqu...

    Good
    Piero Che
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  • Kirithon Cascades Wadi Naqab

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Baqal, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    8.29mi
    Elevation +
    2218f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofKirithon Cascades Wadi Naqab Photo ofKirithon Cascades Wadi Naqab Photo ofKirithon Cascades Wadi Naqab

    Wadi Naqab hike and great repelling spot! Hike is easy but steep, only experienced climbers with up-sailing gear should do the second part. Bring lots of water I.e. 5 litres depending on weather conditions. Start early....

  • Stairway to heaven plus wadi Ghalilah

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Ḩārat ‘Awālī, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    21.15mi
    Elevation +
    9672f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofStairway to heaven plus wadi Ghalilah Photo ofStairway to heaven plus wadi Ghalilah Photo ofStairway to heaven plus wadi Ghalilah

    A lot of thanks to Ben Robbins for his descriptions of Stairway to heaven and Wadi Ghalilah! The point numbers below refer to them. My first impression is that I would not like to repeat the route. Second impression - ...

  • Wadi Razor Route

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Athabāt, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    10.82mi
    Elevation +
    3953f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 3.0
    Photo ofWadi Razor Route Photo ofWadi Razor Route Photo ofWadi Razor Route

    Beautiful wadi in RAK, requires good fitness level, scrambling and/or up-sailing in places. Hike time includes route bolting (2 points by Rene) & afternoon 2h nap... Ropes and climbing equipment recommended.

    Interesting route and I like the name Wadi razor route The very narrow the dark canyon on the latter part your route is...
    Wadi Bih Man
  • Kebdah - Wadi X - 1100 half way

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Qurm, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    6.83mi
    Elevation +
    1188f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofKebdah - Wadi X - 1100 half way Photo ofKebdah - Wadi X - 1100 half way Photo ofKebdah - Wadi X - 1100 half way

    Loop ! From Kebdah Village a lot of bouldering and you will need ropes and climbing equipments. Wadi X can be climbed by someone. There are ropes at few places but at 1 place it brings us to a dead end. So a rope is only...

  • Jabal Yabanah

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    9.16mi
    Elevation +
    2356f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofJabal Yabanah Photo ofJabal Yabanah Photo ofJabal Yabanah

    Starting point from Jebel jais via ferata Bear grylls,wadi shahah-Jabal Yabanah. -Not recommended for a person with fear of heights.

  • Wadi Shah and the Knife Edge Ridge

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    10.76mi
    Elevation +
    4872f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofWadi Shah and the Knife Edge Ridge Photo ofWadi Shah and the Knife Edge Ridge Photo ofWadi Shah and the Knife Edge Ridge

    Starting along the Wadi Shah route we followed the wadi most of the way before scrambling/climbing out as the wadi became vertical. We then followed a steep but easy route up to the ridge line. We headed north along the ...

  • Jebal Yabanah

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    10.90mi
    Elevation +
    3714f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofJebal Yabanah Photo ofJebal Yabanah Photo ofJebal Yabanah

    Jebal Yabanah This trail involves a lot of scrambling and bouldering which can be quite treacherous .. you have been warned !

  • Wadi Sal to Wadi X

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Qurm, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    5.34mi
    Elevation +
    1040f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofWadi Sal to Wadi X Photo ofWadi Sal to Wadi X Photo ofWadi Sal to Wadi X

    Easy to moderate hike. There is a 12 meter drop that requires ropes to do it. There are fixed anchors in many different places. U can bypass the drop from the left side but its a lil bit challenging.

  • Jabel jais hidden oasis

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    2.94mi
    Elevation +
    1834f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofJabel jais hidden oasis Photo ofJabel jais hidden oasis Photo ofJabel jais hidden oasis

    This an amazing walk. We did not get all the way to the oasis as we started late. This is a challenging route as there is a lot of climbing involved.

  • Wadi Nakab Upper

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    14.50mi
    Elevation +
    10253f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofWadi Nakab Upper Photo ofWadi Nakab Upper Photo ofWadi Nakab Upper

    We climbed the grovel groove At the big pot We left the main wadi turned R and climbed out and joined a faint path connecting Al Sanat village circa 800m and the village circa 1200m just N of twin peaks

  • Stairway to Heaven

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Ḩārat ‘Awālī, Raʼs al Khaymah (Yunaayitid Arab Imireetis)
    Distance
    7.77mi
    Elevation +
    2812f
    TrailRank
    19

    6h30AM - 12PM Sunday May 8th 39*C on return 50% of climbing in shade We should have started n hour earlier Or even 5h15 when it was already light enough We followed a route by one of the Wikiloc members. Seems like ...

  • Sharīyah shawka trails

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Shawkah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    6.94mi
    Elevation +
    1322f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofSharīyah shawka trails

    Nice extension of the existing trails from The dam with a bit technical descend in the wadi. If you follow the extension be ready for slippery ground, so be careful.

  • Wadi Zebat ( leopard canyon ) from Hibs Village

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Magam, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    5.07mi
    Elevation +
    3104f
    TrailRank
    15

    Starting from the upper part of Hibs village descend down gently angled rock escarpment to steep cliffs where there is a staircase down to wadi biyh Hike along the wadi bed for a short way and then enter the canyon Str...

  • Wadi Razor

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    21.64mi
    Elevation +
    10774f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofWadi Razor Photo ofWadi Razor Photo ofWadi Razor

    Details will b uploaded Soon.

  • Wadi Nikhab

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Baqal, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    5.03mi
    Elevation +
    1749f
    TrailRank
    25| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofWadi Nikhab Photo ofWadi Nikhab Photo ofWadi Nikhab

    Moderate

    Nice wadi hike
    Eslam Ezzeldin

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