The Best Trails in Muḩāfaz̧at Musandam (Oman)

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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
    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

  • 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
    82| 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

  • 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

  • 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
    78| Rating 4.67
    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...

    A functional village on the top of the staircase.
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

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  • Wadi Bih (UAE) to Jebel Tafif (Oman)

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    near Al Mazlūq, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Dan Slack
    Distance
    10.55mi
    Elevation +
    5541f
    TrailRank
    78| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWadi Bih (UAE) to Jebel Tafif (Oman) Photo ofWadi Bih (UAE) to Jebel Tafif (Oman) Photo ofWadi Bih (UAE) to Jebel Tafif (Oman)

    A brutally long, yet rewarding, hike from a small village in Wadi Bih all the way up to the summit of Jebel Tafif in Oman. If completed as a return route, this hike is approaching 34km. I started at sunrise and complete...

    Beautiful and difficult route, and an excellent description. Thank you very much for your documentation work and detail...
    Pablo de Gárate

  • 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
    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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    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
    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

  • 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

  • Wadi Haqab to Jebel Qada’a Eastern Ascent

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    near Al Mazlūq, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Dan Slack
    Distance
    6.45mi
    Elevation +
    4367f
    TrailRank
    72| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWadi Haqab to Jebel Qada’a Eastern Ascent Photo ofWadi Haqab to Jebel Qada’a Eastern Ascent Photo ofWadi Haqab to Jebel Qada’a Eastern Ascent

    A thoroughly enjoyable hike from the entry point of Wadi Haqab all the way to the summit of Jebel Qada’a taking in the villages of Ras and Magam along the way. A recently renovated footpath leads all the way to Ras vill...

    Beautiful and difficult route, and an excellent description. Thank you very much for your documentation work and detail...
    Pablo de Gárate

  • 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

  • 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
    71| 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!

  • 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
    70| 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...

    Best to camp up there
    hashim muhammed
    Thanks for recording
    sivasamboos

  • 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

  • Fairy Glen, Yibir and the Meadows

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    near Difān, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    Ben Robbins
    with madel_abetacion
    Distance
    21.71mi
    Elevation +
    5069f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofFairy Glen, Yibir and the Meadows Photo ofFairy Glen, Yibir and the Meadows Photo ofFairy Glen, Yibir and the Meadows

    I look back now to this moment in time; March 2020. Here I was, scrambling around in the Hajar mountains, venturing into personally undiscovered areas, seeing wadis, peaks and routes stretching off into the distance, and...

    https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/jebel-harf-tila-loop-exploration-155448539
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

  • 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
    66| 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...

    Thanks to road reel it was an amazing hike
    Kishor
    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

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

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    near Ra’s al Waḩḩ, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
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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, Ras al Khaimah, UAE

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    near Ra’s al Waḩḩ, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
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    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...

  • 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

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

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    near Mūkhī, Musandam Governorate (Sultanate of Oman)
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    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    Distance
    3.93mi
    Elevation +
    1119f
    TrailRank
    63| 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

  • 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
    63| 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

  • Wadi Madha

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    near Al Qaţţārah, Musandam Governorate (Sultanate of Oman)
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    ewajuz
    with rene.dxb
    Distance
    5.68mi
    Elevation +
    482f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofWadi Madha Photo ofWadi Madha Photo ofWadi Madha

    A very nice hike with some water in Shees area, wadi trail off Madha village on the Oman side. No checkpoints so can go there from UAE. The hike is approximately 4h - 10km long, water starts half way in so stay patient...

    Very nice trail, especially after rainy days
    Amer Ahmad

  • Bassa, Khasab - Oman

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    near Mūkhī, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
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    MahmoudQ
    Distance
    3.73mi
    Elevation +
    1001f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofBassa, Khasab - Oman Photo ofBassa, Khasab - Oman Photo ofBassa, Khasab - Oman

    Easy to moderate hike. No need for 4x4. You can park your car at Atana Khasab near Bassa Beach and cross to the opposite side and start the hike. The trail is easy especially in the beginning and there are marks for you ...

    I hiked this trail today. Very scenic and enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing the trail.
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    Great hike with fantastic views of Khasab and nearby villages. Proper hiking shoes are a must!
    radken

  • Stairway to Heaven (Right Bank)

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    near Ra’s al Waḩḩ, Musandam (Sultanate of Oman)
    Author
    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...

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