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  • Oman: W4 Jebel Shams Summit: 24 Kms Solo Hike in 8:45 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
    88| Rating 4.95
    Photo ofOman: W4 Jebel Shams Summit: 24 Kms Solo Hike in 8:45 hours. Photo ofOman: W4 Jebel Shams Summit: 24 Kms Solo Hike in 8:45 hours. Photo ofOman: W4 Jebel Shams Summit: 24 Kms Solo Hike in 8:45 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...

    Thanks a lot Patrick!!!
    Btwok
    Thank you for the thorough mapping. We finished just now! We left at 7:30 and came back at 18:00. Quite a hike gotta say...
    Wouter Dijkstra
    Hi, thanks for the detailed instructions. I'm planning hike for this weekend. Thanks once again. Any suggestion would be...
    AR Mokha

  • 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
    77| 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

  • Rainbow 53: Jebel Shams. Oman.

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    near Al Ahyl, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with Maggie Roche rejosam
    Distance
    11.81mi
    Elevation +
    3848f
    TrailRank
    75| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRainbow 53: Jebel Shams. Oman. Photo ofRainbow 53: Jebel Shams. Oman. Photo ofRainbow 53: Jebel Shams. Oman.

    My wife and I decided to hike up W4 trail of Jebel Shams to celebrate my 53rd birthday. My friends Sumeet and Rejo joined us too. This is my 5th time on W4 trail, but it was the first time for my wife. She did well ...

    Great Hike
    Maggie Roche
    This is a great hike..Did it with Patrick, Magie and Sumeet to celebrate Patrick's 53 birthday...It does get a bit longi...
    rejosam

  • Jebel Shams W4 Summit - Al Ahyl / Oman

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    near Al Ahyl, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Faik Erdogan
    Distance
    14.70mi
    Elevation +
    5883f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofJebel Shams W4 Summit - Al Ahyl / Oman Photo ofJebel Shams W4 Summit - Al Ahyl / Oman Photo ofJebel Shams W4 Summit - Al Ahyl / Oman

    Sometimes gps was blocked that's why real distance is 25 K according to my Garmin Fenix 3HR Weather: 18- 28 centigrade degree, 40% cloudy and 60% sunny, Terrain: nearly all rocky, no comfortable path, Shoes: Salomon Hyp...

    👏👏👏👏👏
    A. Kadioglou

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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...

  • South of the Hamirya Yiti Road

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    near Al Wādī al Kabīr, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    ShepinMuscat
    Distance
    4.16mi
    Elevation +
    630f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofSouth of the Hamirya Yiti Road Photo ofSouth of the Hamirya Yiti Road Photo ofSouth of the Hamirya Yiti Road

    Wild, remote walking on goat tracks and cross country ,, descending a wadi , amazing rock structures , graves and ancient rock markings... you will not see anyone ... carry 3l water per person with torch, first aid kit ,...

    Alhumdulillah, finally I did this trail with my kids. It was difficult. Must take 3 litres of water. We were in shortage...
    AR Mokha
    Great hike; close to Muscat and still so quiet and remote. With kids it is quite tough ( 3 hours in the heat, lot of cli...
    Raoul Bollen

  • Crossing Muscat Mountains - from Al Ḩammām - to Al Amarat

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    near Al Ḩammām, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    radken
    with Murad4x4
    Distance
    8.10mi
    Elevation +
    2224f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 4.56
    Photo ofCrossing Muscat Mountains - from Al Ḩammām - to Al Amarat Photo ofCrossing Muscat Mountains - from Al Ḩammām - to Al Amarat Photo ofCrossing Muscat Mountains - from Al Ḩammām - to Al Amarat

    Al Ḩammām - to Al Amarat The trail follows the road that was used to build an overhead power line. While technically it's a road (google maps shows you can drive through it), in many places it's impassable due to rain...

    Enjoyed the trail under cool weather.
    YS D
    Fantastic route ..thanks for sharing this route ...did it today ....nice terrain ✌🏻✌🏻 and allot of snakes 🐍🐍 on the ...
    rashednaamani
    The trail started from Hammam, behind the water tank station. Throughout the Trail you will see top of Saal Steps, the c...
    Harrasi

  • Riyam Hike (Muttrah - Oman) W38

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    near Riyām, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Jaimy George
    Distance
    3.27mi
    Elevation +
    443f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofRiyam Hike (Muttrah - Oman) W38 Photo ofRiyam Hike (Muttrah - Oman) W38 Photo ofRiyam Hike (Muttrah - Oman) W38

    It was a wonderful experience, and the best thing is that there are three different routes to choose from. I parked my car in the Riam Park parking lot and began from there. I chose the route that leads to old Muscat f...

  • The best of Hamriya far side

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    near Al Wādī al Kabīr, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    ShepinMuscat
    Distance
    5.74mi
    Elevation +
    1020f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofThe best of Hamriya far side Photo ofThe best of Hamriya far side Photo ofThe best of Hamriya far side

    This route joins up a number of routes I’ve done from on the other side of the Hamriya road, it’s wild and remote from start to finish, there some reasonable climbs... it has amazing views and feel mikes from the city. T...

    Nice trail. Easy to follow no difficult climbs or anything and even now at the end of March still pretty doable.
    Bart Wubben

  • Wadi Mangal

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    near Minsift, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    dimitrip
    Distance
    4.15mi
    Elevation +
    1407f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.56
    Photo ofWadi Mangal Photo ofWadi Mangal Photo ofWadi Mangal

    A nice moderately difficult hike with a lot of rock climbing and a refreshing swim in a 22C water in a deep pool at the end of the hike. A few nice little ponds along the way, ideal for a refreshing dip

    Can you please send the location how to reach there from muscat? TIA
    Selma
    Great hike, not too tricky and very beautiful. Decent water level in December. We took our kids with no problem (3 & 6).
    Amphalon
    Great hike and swim at the end
    radken

  • Salma platue with majlis Al jinn visit

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    near Ḩuraymah, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    mohammed al rawahi
    Distance
    43.84mi
    Elevation +
    6470f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofSalma platue with majlis Al jinn visit Photo ofSalma platue with majlis Al jinn visit Photo ofSalma platue with majlis Al jinn visit

    Salma platue with majlis Al jinn stop over. This is a great day trip we left seeb at 930am and arrived to the start of the trip at 11:00am. Then we started on the dirt road. The road on the way up is very technical and b...

  • Fins and area

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    near Salmāh, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    robert555
    Distance
    22.23mi
    Elevation +
    4390f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofFins and area Photo ofFins and area Photo ofFins and area

    The track is mostly alongside road marked on g.maps, but its not easy. 4x4 with low gears suggested. Some spots where unaccessible unless you have some rock crawler... had to back up and find other route. Very nice views...

  • Jebel Shams leisure hike

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    near Al Ahyl, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Maggie Roche
    with 'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    Distance
    12.56mi
    Elevation +
    3606f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofJebel Shams leisure hike Photo ofJebel Shams leisure hike Photo ofJebel Shams leisure hike

    Please refer the below wikiloc recording by my husband Rainbow Hiker Patrick for more pictures and waypoints. https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/rainbow-53-jebel-shams-oman-164057907 https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking...

  • Al Lasefe cave hike

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    near Al Qurayḩah, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    radken
    Distance
    5.58mi
    Elevation +
    1752f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAl Lasefe cave hike Photo ofAl Lasefe cave hike Photo ofAl Lasefe cave hike

    Not sure if that's the right name of the cave. The place is very close to Muscat, yet is quite inaccessible. You can park your car next to Highway 17 or if you have 4x4 you can save up about 2km on walking. A well-marked...

    Nice hike. Take wadi route on return, you'll enjoy
    Haroon Rishu

  • Wadi Dayeghah - Oman

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    near Al Ya’, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    arminmahdi
    Distance
    6.56mi
    Elevation +
    1178f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWadi Dayeghah - Oman Photo ofWadi Dayeghah - Oman Photo ofWadi Dayeghah - Oman

    Easy track. nice spots 2 swim with clear water, looked like if i continued i would have reached the road. beautiful view. 2LT water was more than enough. Canyoning shoe Small Backpack U will cross on water Leave ...

    Aucune difficulté
    ljr.denat

  • Up Wadi Dhayqah, Muhafadhat Masqat, Oman

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    near Al Ya’, Muḩāfaz̧at Masqaţ (Sultanate of Oman)
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    dimitrip
    Distance
    2.70mi
    Elevation +
    266f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofUp Wadi Dhayqah, Muhafadhat Masqat, Oman Photo ofUp Wadi Dhayqah, Muhafadhat Masqat, Oman Photo ofUp Wadi Dhayqah, Muhafadhat Masqat, Oman

    On the way to Wadi Dhayqa there is a graded road on the left. It is barred so that trucks cannot enter but a 4WD can. It runs along and through a wadi, frequently crossing it. At the end of this track there is a great ca...

    all was great, but it was sad to see others left there trash at camp site
    arminmahdi

  • From the power station

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    near Al Ḩillah al ‘Ulwīyah, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    ShepinMuscat
    Distance
    5.06mi
    Elevation +
    741f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofFrom the power station Photo ofFrom the power station Photo ofFrom the power station

    leaving the substation, head up the wadi and break left on an old graded road .. built to install pylons... follow to the ridge line overlooking wadi turn right and roughly follow the ridge line... it’s steeply undulatin...

    Done hiking along with my kids. Thanks to ShepinMuscat.
    AR Mokha

  • Summit to do

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    near Al Wādī al Kabīr, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
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    ShepinMuscat
    Distance
    5.05mi
    Elevation +
    1329f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofSummit to do Photo ofSummit to do Photo ofSummit to do

    A summit across the far side of plateu, the route out gets you to the foot of the wadi at the bottom of mountain , we climbed the wadi leading up sand left and followed out to ridge .. at ridge a little diversion right l...

  • W4 Trail (South Summit) -Jebel Shams,Oman- One day hike

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    near Al Ahyl, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    jisna jb
    with Nithin Gopi
    Distance
    14.08mi
    Elevation +
    5863f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofW4 Trail (South Summit) -Jebel Shams,Oman- One day hike Photo ofW4 Trail (South Summit) -Jebel Shams,Oman- One day hike Photo ofW4 Trail (South Summit) -Jebel Shams,Oman- One day hike

    Jabal Shams or Jebel Shams (Romanized: Mountain of Sun) is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town. It is known as Jabal Shams because it is the first place to receive sunrise in Oman due to its hi...

  • الصعود للزعتري

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    near Ḩillat ‘Alwá, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Omar Al Farsi
    Distance
    4.76mi
    Elevation +
    2785f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofالصعود للزعتري Photo ofالصعود للزعتري Photo ofالصعود للزعتري

    Very difficult truck . We start from 300 m . We hike till we reach 1100 m . You need to have a guide to reach this place.

  • Amerat to Hamriya / Yiti Road

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    near Al Qurayḩah, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    ShepinMuscat
    Distance
    4.29mi
    Elevation +
    614f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofAmerat to Hamriya / Yiti Road Photo ofAmerat to Hamriya / Yiti Road Photo ofAmerat to Hamriya / Yiti Road

    A walk thru the mountains from Amerat to the Hamriya / Yiti road... We didn’t finish the walk but could clearly see the road as we had to head back to start and it was already getting hot.....it’s would be a great walk i...

  • Wadi Habel

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    near Ḩābil, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Pete Thomas
    Distance
    3.98mi
    Elevation +
    1309f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofWadi Habel Photo ofWadi Habel Photo ofWadi Habel

    A really fun technical wadi. Rope and some gear needed for one descent / reascent, and shortly thereafter we reached our turnaround- another technical move which could do with protecting. There's a lot of fun technical s...

  • Behind Amerat, crazy descent from pylon

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    near Al Maḩajj, Muscat (Sultanate of Oman)
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    ShepinMuscat
    Distance
    7.13mi
    Elevation +
    1381f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofBehind Amerat, crazy descent from pylon Photo ofBehind Amerat, crazy descent from pylon Photo ofBehind Amerat, crazy descent from pylon

    A mixed walk, first section up wadi is fun and on plateau, sometime on pylon tracks is good ... the track ends at a pylon and the descent is crazy steep.. stick to the solid rock on left ... not the lose stone slope

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