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

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  • Wadi Daftah / Diftah area with dry waterfalls, Ras al Khaimah, UAE

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    anton_hkng
    Distance
    5.39mi
    Elevation +
    850f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofWadi Daftah / Diftah area with dry waterfalls, Ras al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofWadi Daftah / Diftah area with dry waterfalls, Ras al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofWadi Daftah / Diftah area with dry waterfalls, Ras al Khaimah, UAE

    It is a moderate hike. At the very beginning, you will have a lot of fun climbing two dry waterfalls with cables attached to the rocks. It is the only reason why I mark it as moderate. After that hiking throughout the wa...

    The trail is both exciting and easy to navigate, with just two challenging climbing points. The rest of the trail is str...
    Zeeshan Khowaja
    I enjoyed climbing the 2 dried waterfalls
    Btwok

  • Anniversary trek

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    gary.david.rawlings
    Distance
    4.42mi
    Elevation +
    1266f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofAnniversary trek Photo ofAnniversary trek Photo ofAnniversary trek

    Great route with some very steep sections assisted by fixed cables and staples (via ferrata lite). These are close to the start. Go in a clockwise direction. Plenty of opportunity to explore the hillside. The last descen...

  • Wadi Daftah, RAK

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    sivasamboos
    with Ashokan Karumathil
    Distance
    3.99mi
    Elevation +
    1053f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofWadi Daftah, RAK Photo ofWadi Daftah, RAK Photo ofWadi Daftah, RAK

    From the starting point within a kilometer need to climb a wadi wall, well fastened wire ropes are available to climb but needed extra cautious and sure steps on the rocks. Not to follow the trail in opposite directio...

  • Jabal Daftah - Sharjah

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    Nurul Ameen
    Distance
    6.81mi
    Elevation +
    1709f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofJabal Daftah - Sharjah Photo ofJabal Daftah - Sharjah Photo ofJabal Daftah - Sharjah

    Please keep in mind that I am a leisurely hiker who is connected to nature and wild places; I do take breaks to admire sights and natural things on my journey to the peak. Jabal Daftah is a peak in Sharjah, United Ara...

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  • Wadi Daftah, Masafi

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    MahmoudQ
    Distance
    2.09mi
    Elevation +
    387f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 2.33
    Photo ofWadi Daftah, Masafi Photo ofWadi Daftah, Masafi Photo ofWadi Daftah, Masafi

    It's more of an easy hike but I chose the moderate option cuz at some point we started going really high on a steep path with slippery and loose rocks but if you don't want to do the steep part it's so easy and suitable ...

    A little disappointed. We were unable to follow the route across the highway because of the need to climb over crash bar...
    kolossidoll

  • Wadi Daftah

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    andyboyoneday
    Distance
    4.68mi
    Elevation +
    722f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofWadi Daftah Photo ofWadi Daftah Photo ofWadi Daftah

    Starts with a big dry waterfall which has steel ropes and sometimes steel rungs to assist footing. It’s safe to use the helpful steel guides and once up the top the view is great. The last leg is not too interesting ...

  • Masafi Falls to wadi Daftah

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    Btwok
    Distance
    2.25mi
    Elevation +
    187f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMasafi Falls to wadi Daftah Photo ofMasafi Falls to wadi Daftah Photo ofMasafi Falls to wadi Daftah

    Daftah I forget to pack my good-grip diving shoes because it's so slick. My vibram served no purpose for canyoneering.

  • Daftah water fall

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    Lashari
    Distance
    0.67mi
    Elevation +
    66f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofDaftah water fall Photo ofDaftah water fall Photo ofDaftah water fall

    Beautiful water fall. Can be accessed easily but need proper shoes. They are two points adjxent to each other . The first one is more in depth however second one is not deep. It is a seasonal point and not active in a...

  • The NE Passage

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    merlin81260
    with davidson.hiahongteik robinhughs
    Distance
    5.72mi
    Elevation +
    1122f
    TrailRank
    26

    Enjoyable hike that links two wadis via a ridge and involves some boulder hopping with two or three short sections that require some basic rock climbing skills. 4wd/SUV recommended as the approach to the start is via a t...

  • Daftah - RAK - UAE

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    arminmahdi
    Distance
    13.36mi
    Elevation +
    860f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofDaftah - RAK - UAE Photo ofDaftah - RAK - UAE

    This was exploring track, didnt work as we ended up with many dead ends Do NOT chase Animals with your car, they will die before reaching 2 water. If caught doing so, there is a heavy fine, these Animals R protected b...

  • Wadi -Al dafta

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    Minu Biswas
    Distance
    2.88mi
    Elevation +
    856f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofWadi -Al dafta Photo ofWadi -Al dafta Photo ofWadi -Al dafta

    Wadi -Al dafta - there are two pathways one starts as a road and another one climbing up the rocks ( which is bit difficult) that’s is what we choose. It’s mandatory you should carry gloves and enough water as you really...

  • Daftah with Rob

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    Sunshine71
    Distance
    3.96mi
    Elevation +
    958f
    TrailRank
    19

    With Rob. A very difficult start. We parked in the wadi, walked past the invitation to use iron steps and ropes to go up, finding a path around the corner instead. We got to 'The Wall' with some difficulty but could not...

  • Daftah

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    plus.thomas
    Distance
    3.19mi
    Elevation +
    554f
    TrailRank
    19

    This route , we just had a walk through the wadi.. and a mountain climbing without have a specific route.. Attraction was the natural pool with clean flowing water where you can dive as well after 500 meter from the star...

  • Wadi Diftah.... Exploration with Adventure Next

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    manish thakare
    Distance
    4.53mi
    Elevation +
    1207f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofWadi Diftah.... Exploration with Adventure Next Photo ofWadi Diftah.... Exploration with Adventure Next Photo ofWadi Diftah.... Exploration with Adventure Next

    Exploration Hike...Please don't follow the trail.

    We did this trail today and we were not aware that we had to use the rope for climbing. Moreover we went in the opposite...
    archit arya
    Excellent route
    gary.david.rawlings

  • Daftah

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    crumblyhouse
    Distance
    4.86mi
    Elevation +
    778f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofDaftah Photo ofDaftah Photo ofDaftah

    Daftah after rains, the wadi had water most of the way. Swimming in parts.

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