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Photo of Oman: W4 Jebel Shams Summit, Oman. 24 Kms Hike in less than 9 Hours. Photo of Stairway to Heaven Right bank Night Hike (Repeat) Photo of Wadi Al Hora - Madha (Oman inside UAE)
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  • Oman: W4 Jebel Shams Summit, Oman. 24 Kms Hike in less than 9 Hours.

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    near Al Ahyl, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    Distance
    14.74mi
    Elevation +
    6079f
    TrailRank
    85| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofOman: W4 Jebel Shams Summit, Oman. 24 Kms Hike in less than 9 Hours. Photo ofOman: W4 Jebel Shams Summit, Oman. 24 Kms Hike in less than 9 Hours. Photo ofOman: W4 Jebel Shams Summit, Oman. 24 Kms Hike in less than 9 Hours.

    Jebel Shams Summit If you followed my trail and details, please leave a review/comment on this post. It helps other hikers. Thank you. My personal FB Page (Non Profit / Non Commercial ) dedicated to UAE Hiking. h...

    Hi, thanks for the detailed instructions. I'm planning hike for this weekend. Thanks once again. Any suggestion would be...
    AR Mokha
    Hi Patrick! Excellent hike! I walked this route thanks to you! For me it was easy! All the other info was very helpful!
    Faik Erdogan
    Followed your trail and completed the hike successfully yesterday. It was wonderfull experience. And thank you for the t...
    Nithin Gopi
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  • Stairway to Heaven Right bank Night Hike (Repeat)

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    near Ra’s al Waḩḩ, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with Vinita Machado Nithin Gopi agnal MG N Rajan Abhijit 0711 praveen's
    Distance
    7.75mi
    Elevation +
    6785f
    TrailRank
    82| Rating 5.0
    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 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
    One has to do this hike at least once! We drove as well the off road section to shorthen the hike, which is indeed in a ...
    elida ilinoiu
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  • Wadi Al Hora - Madha (Oman inside UAE)

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    near Al Qaţţārah, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Muhasin Pallikkal
    Distance
    6.84mi
    Elevation +
    732f
    TrailRank
    81| Rating 4.76
    Photo ofWadi Al Hora - Madha (Oman inside UAE) Photo ofWadi Al Hora - Madha (Oman inside UAE) Photo ofWadi Al Hora - Madha (Oman inside UAE)

    Natural Springs..! Pools..! Abandoned Car..! And much more..! Since RAK has some restrictions and Fujairah / Hatta areas are flooded with hikers, I ended up hiking in Oman in the last weekend! And this Oman is inside...

    Beautiful hike with lots of little streams and waterfalls Got to see the jayakar Oman lizard towards the 3rd km of the ...
    N.A.S
    Kids had an amazing time exploring. The wadi and springs were beautiful and easy to follow thanks to your directions and...
    Fawzia Alyafai
    Scaling Wadi AL hora was a personal challenge, because in first attempt,I could not even find the entrance to the trail....
    Basant Jain
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  • Oman: W8: Bald Sayt to Jebel Haat Summit Hike.

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    near Al Ḩājir, Ad Dakhiliyah (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with Maggie Roche
    Distance
    5.94mi
    Elevation +
    4265f
    TrailRank
    80| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofOman: W8: Bald Sayt to Jebel Haat Summit Hike. Photo ofOman: W8: Bald Sayt to Jebel Haat Summit Hike. Photo ofOman: W8: Bald Sayt to Jebel Haat Summit Hike.

    Bald Sayt is a mountain village in Oman. This trail W8 is a short distance, high elevation gain, Stone stairs and partially exposed trail so it is a challenging trail for people without fear of heights and with sure f...

    Very easy to follow once you are on trail. I rate it difficult. It requires Satimna and tricky at some points. We contin...
    Husnain Ashfaq
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  • Stairways 2 Heaven Full Loop - Extended Version

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    near Ra’s al Waḩḩ, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    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
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  • Highest Point of UAE (Galilah - Stairways 2 Heaven - Top Village - J.J True Summit - HH. Palace - Ghaf Summit - Jebel Jais)

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    near Ra’s al Waḩḩ, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Muhasin Pallikkal
    Distance
    13.38mi
    Elevation +
    7411f
    TrailRank
    76| 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
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  • Oman: Sidab (Muscat) Coast Trail

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    near Ţawiyān, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    Distance
    3.66mi
    Elevation +
    597f
    TrailRank
    76| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofOman: Sidab (Muscat) Coast Trail Photo ofOman: Sidab (Muscat) Coast Trail Photo ofOman: Sidab (Muscat) Coast Trail

    Sidab (Muscat) Coast Trail. Below shared text is taken from Online posts (Oman based websites ) I found on this Sidab hike topic. An important consideration in this trek is taking account of the tide risings as the...

    We followed the trail, thank you for the info... we enjoyed the hike...
    Nithin Gopi
    Great one, don't know how you find them but totally worth it. To be mentioned, that one should keep in mind the low tide...
    elida ilinoiu
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  • DreamTrail#2: STH Right-Jebel Jais True Summit-Ghaf-Ghalilah Dam Loop

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    near Ra’s al Waḩḩ, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with Muhammad Imran Khan
    Distance
    14.28mi
    Elevation +
    7963f
    TrailRank
    75| 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

    About 8 Weeks ago, I set myself a Challenge to Hike Jebel Jais from various directions and reach its True Summit at 1935 meters Peak, which Technically lies with our Neighbours. The Challenge to self was to complete 5 T...

    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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  • Oman: W9 (part) Misfat al Abriyyin Hike (Summit part Exploration)

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    near Misfāt al ‘Abrīyin, Ad Dakhiliyah (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with Maggie Roche
    Distance
    6.26mi
    Elevation +
    2185f
    TrailRank
    72| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofOman: W9 (part) Misfat al Abriyyin Hike (Summit part Exploration) Photo ofOman: W9 (part) Misfat al Abriyyin Hike (Summit part Exploration) Photo ofOman: W9 (part) Misfat al Abriyyin Hike (Summit part Exploration)

    Considered the "most beautiful village in Oman", Misfat Al Abriyeen is a great stop during the day or for an overnight stay. Traditional mud houses, lots of stairs, mountains and plantation in terraces... A great place ...

    Great walk in a lovely wadi. We only completed a section of the one shown but were v happy with it.
    DaveC123
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  • Jebel Jais to the village above the Hidden oasis (+kids)

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    near Lithyay, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    JPLocke NS
    Distance
    3.90mi
    Elevation +
    1309f
    TrailRank
    72| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofJebel Jais to the village above the Hidden oasis (+kids) Photo ofJebel Jais to the village above the Hidden oasis (+kids) Photo ofJebel Jais to the village above the Hidden oasis (+kids)

    Moderate difficulty trail with a good, safe and well laid path all the way. Stairs mark the start of the trail, just below a small private parking. We took our kids (11 and 13y) and they enjoyed it too. Beautiful views a...

    We did this trail..Thanks for the posting
    manish thakare
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  • Stairway to Heaven Loop

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    near Ruḩaybah, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Ben Robbins
    with madel_abetacion Boejailey ajinkya.kane
    Distance
    10.66mi
    Elevation +
    6919f
    TrailRank
    72| Rating 4.62
    Photo ofStairway to Heaven Loop Photo ofStairway to Heaven Loop Photo ofStairway to Heaven Loop

    The Stairway to Heaven Loop is probably the most talked about mountain route in the UAE, and it is stunning, unique and exciting to do. However, people get lost frequently, stuck frequently, and worse. I have friends who...

    A lot of thanks to Ben Robbins for his descriptions of Stairway to heaven and Wadi Ghalilah! My first impression is tha...
    vl-sher
    Did this trail last weekend. As ben says, its more exhausting after the plateau starts. Overall, great hike, must do if ...
    Rob_Gill
    Thanks a lot to Ben ! The amount of informations you are giving are amazing and precious ! This hike was in my bucket...
    ruthmann.nicolas
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  • DreamTrail#6: Jebel Jais Deck Park - Ghaf - Jais True Summit 1932 Meters

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    near Lithyay, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with Nasar Husain
    Distance
    10.02mi
    Elevation +
    2690f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDreamTrail#6: Jebel Jais Deck Park - Ghaf - Jais True Summit 1932 Meters Photo ofDreamTrail#6: Jebel Jais Deck Park - Ghaf - Jais True Summit 1932 Meters Photo ofDreamTrail#6: Jebel Jais Deck Park - Ghaf - Jais True Summit 1932 Meters

    About 8 Weeks ago, I set myself a Challenge to Hike Jebel Jais from various directions and reach its True Summit at 1935 meters Peak, which Technically lies with our Neighbours. The Challenge to self was to complete 5 T...

    Well marked trail. Very good information.
    vbhandavat
    Hi, so we finally did it. We could not acces the trail from Puro, as may initial plan to make it shorter, because it's a...
    elida ilinoiu
    Did this today…accurate and trail is easy to follow..
    Khaloii!
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  • Wadi Haqab and the 3 Secrets

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    near Al Mazlūq, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Ben Robbins
    with madel_abetacion d256.heaven
    Distance
    10.11mi
    Elevation +
    4531f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 4.11
    Photo ofWadi Haqab and the 3 Secrets Photo ofWadi Haqab and the 3 Secrets Photo ofWadi Haqab and the 3 Secrets

    Having seen a handful of precariously placed farm houses towards the top of the Haqab valley when gallivanting across the qada'ah ridge line in days gone by, it was almost certain that there was a more practical route to...

    Hi Ben, This trail surprisingly I did it with one local after an exploration for honey hives. The Village you passed nam...
    Ebrahim Alnuaimi
    Word of warning for those who wants to do this trail - follow the trail exactly or study it properly beforehand, so that...
    Esentai Mämbet
    We did a detour by accidentally turning at WP 18 into the wadi on the left, reaching a small waterfall. This is actually...
    Stefan Brinkmann 1
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  • Stairway to Heaven - Full Loop, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

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    near Ra’s al Waḩḩ, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    anton_hkng
    with chogoree Hiking Nair Bechir Chniti 1
    Distance
    16.94mi
    Elevation +
    5105f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 4.67
    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...

    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
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  • Oman: Khasab. M8. Roos al Jibal ( Mukhi ). Musandam.

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    near Mūkhī, Musandam Governorate (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    Distance
    3.93mi
    Elevation +
    1119f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofOman: Khasab. M8. Roos al Jibal ( Mukhi ). Musandam. Photo ofOman: Khasab. M8. Roos al Jibal ( Mukhi ). Musandam. Photo ofOman: Khasab. M8. Roos al Jibal ( Mukhi ). Musandam.

    Oman: Khasab. M8. Roos al Jibal. Musandam. My personal FB Page dedicated to UAE Hiking activities. https://www.facebook.com/Patricks-Hikes-101251445547970 You may like and follow this page for hiking trail updates a...

    Very good trail. I followed and really appreciate the information provide above.
    vbhandavat
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  • Oman: Khasab. Al Sayh/Harim to Jebel Jais Summit.

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    near Ra‘lat al Yās, Musandam Governorate (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with Maggie Roche
    Distance
    3.97mi
    Elevation +
    1552f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofOman: Khasab. Al Sayh/Harim to Jebel Jais Summit. Photo ofOman: Khasab. Al Sayh/Harim to Jebel Jais Summit. Photo ofOman: Khasab. Al Sayh/Harim to Jebel Jais Summit.

    Oman: Khasab. Al Sayh/jebel Harim to Jebel Jais Summit. My personal FB Page dedicated to UAE Hiking activities. https://www.facebook.com/Patricks-Hikes-101251445547970 You may like and follow this page for hiking tr...

    Verified. Well marked trail. easy to reach the target. Thanks to Vijay Patrick to take out so much time to write in deta...
    vbhandavat
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  • Stairways 2 Heaven - Right Bank (Wadi Lithbah to Ras Al Ghash Village)

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    near Ra’s al Waḩḩ, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Muhasin Pallikkal
    with Unize Salam
    Distance
    8.08mi
    Elevation +
    7385f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofStairways 2 Heaven - Right Bank (Wadi Lithbah to Ras Al Ghash Village) Photo ofStairways 2 Heaven - Right Bank (Wadi Lithbah to Ras Al Ghash Village) Photo ofStairways 2 Heaven - Right Bank (Wadi Lithbah to Ras Al Ghash Village)

    Stairways To Heaven, one of the most popular trail in the region which is further classified as Right bank (Wadi Lithbah to Ras al ghash village and come back through the same way - Moderate+ level) and Full loop (Includ...

    Thanks for recording
    sivasamboos
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  • Stairway to heaven - Right bank, Ras al Khaimah, UAE

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    near Ra’s al Waḩḩ, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    anton_hkng
    with Clarissa Behar Bechir Chniti 1 chogoree
    Distance
    10.58mi
    Elevation +
    3858f
    TrailRank
    64
    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

    It is a part of probably the most famous trail in the UAE - Stairway to haven. This part is used to prepare for the full loop or by intermediate hikers as this part is well marked, has a lot of manmade steps and there ar...

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  • Jebel Bil Ais ledge and Khamid Farms

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    near Lithyay, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Ben Robbins
    with madel_abetacion
    Distance
    8.34mi
    Elevation +
    2943f
    TrailRank
    63| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofJebel Bil Ais ledge and Khamid Farms Photo ofJebel Bil Ais ledge and Khamid Farms Photo ofJebel Bil Ais ledge and Khamid Farms

    I'm not sure if the weather has started to cool, or if complete self-denial led me to believe it had, but either way I felt it was time for the first trek of the 2018 winter season, so I put on my almost-pristine boots a...

    Unfortunately this trail is no longer accessible. From the military checkpoint behind the Jebel Jais summit onwards it i...
    thaddad
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  • Wadi Khub al Shamzi and the Hidden Staircase

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    near Ghashash, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Ben Robbins
    with madel_abetacion
    Distance
    16.86mi
    Elevation +
    5331f
    TrailRank
    63
    Photo ofWadi Khub al Shamzi and the Hidden Staircase Photo ofWadi Khub al Shamzi and the Hidden Staircase Photo ofWadi Khub al Shamzi and the Hidden Staircase

    A route I had heard mention of over the years, but never got around to doing, 'the hidden staircase'. What was supposed to be day on jebel qihwi turned out to be a day in wadi khabb al shamsi, hunting down the mysterious...

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  • UAE hikes in RAK-Hebs village trail Full loop

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    near Al Mazlūq, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Ausra Osi
    Distance
    9.40mi
    Elevation +
    2828f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofUAE hikes in RAK-Hebs village trail Full loop Photo ofUAE hikes in RAK-Hebs village trail Full loop Photo ofUAE hikes in RAK-Hebs village trail Full loop

    A less known but well laid trail in Jebel Jais area that leads you through man made staircases and sandy path towards ancient Hebs Village. You can either hike up the stairs for 2 km to the first mountain settlement and...

    I followed this. Highly appreciated the details
    Iulian P
    Amazing trail, was on my list since last season..so happy we made it! Thanks for all the info!👍
    elida ilinoiu
    Technically easy, but need very good fitness level.
    Eva Reinerova
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  • Wahiba Sands / Ramlat Al Wahiba / Sharqiya Sands crossing north - south, Al Raka - coast / Qihayd / Ali Mosque Wahaibi

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    Off Road
    near Ar Rākah, Northeastern Governorate (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Allterrain
    Distance
    92.47mi
    Elevation +
    2825f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWahiba Sands / Ramlat Al Wahiba / Sharqiya Sands crossing north - south, Al Raka - coast / Qihayd / Ali Mosque Wahaibi Photo ofWahiba Sands / Ramlat Al Wahiba / Sharqiya Sands crossing north - south, Al Raka - coast / Qihayd / Ali Mosque Wahaibi Photo ofWahiba Sands / Ramlat Al Wahiba / Sharqiya Sands crossing north - south, Al Raka - coast / Qihayd / Ali Mosque Wahaibi

    Wahiba Sands / Ramlat Al Wahiba / Sharqiya Sands crossing north-south from Al Raka to coast / to Qihayd / to Ali Mosque Wahaibi This track is the one described in the Oman Off-Road book. Suggestions: - Take desert...

    We did this track as part of the Raid through Oman that our group did, in April 2022. We went with two 4x4 cars and it w...
    Luilly
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  • Wadi Dayqa from wadi al Tayin

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    near Ţūl, Muḩāfaz̧at Masqaţ (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    dimitrip
    with leon van velzen
    Distance
    10.66mi
    Elevation +
    6594f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofWadi Dayqa from wadi al Tayin Photo ofWadi Dayqa from wadi al Tayin Photo ofWadi Dayqa from wadi al Tayin

    Very tricky in the beginning with lots of climbing and skirting huge rocks and boulders. The place has rightfully deserved the name 'Devil's Gap'. After that more than 15 km of comfortable hike with frequent crossing thr...

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