The Best Trails in Ḩārat ‘Awālī, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

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  • Wadi Ghalilah Dam to Jebel Jais 1935 Mtrs True Summit

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    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with Muhammad Imran Khan
    Distance
    8.21mi
    Elevation +
    5932f
    TrailRank
    86| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofWadi Ghalilah Dam to Jebel Jais 1935 Mtrs True Summit Photo ofWadi Ghalilah Dam to Jebel Jais 1935 Mtrs True Summit Photo ofWadi Ghalilah Dam to Jebel Jais 1935 Mtrs True Summit

    Last Hike of 2020. Hiked my Best yet Hike of my 2 years old Hiking Life. Almost 1900 meters Elevation gain in a Day. Started from Ghalilah Dam and climbed all the way to the True summit of Jebel Jais at 1935 meter...

    Did this hike today :) views are beautiful especially from jebel jais.. i would say only challenging part was gallilah t...
    Preet_dxb
    Done this trail.
    Satheesh

  • Highest Point in UAE: Galilah Dam-Wadi Lithbah-STH RB- Village-Jebel Jais True Summit (1930m)-Ghaf Summit-Galilah Trail

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    Muhasin Pallikkal
    Distance
    15.84mi
    Elevation +
    8406f
    TrailRank
    82| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofHighest Point in UAE: Galilah Dam-Wadi Lithbah-STH RB- Village-Jebel Jais True Summit (1930m)-Ghaf Summit-Galilah Trail Photo ofHighest Point in UAE: Galilah Dam-Wadi Lithbah-STH RB- Village-Jebel Jais True Summit (1930m)-Ghaf Summit-Galilah Trail Photo ofHighest Point in UAE: Galilah Dam-Wadi Lithbah-STH RB- Village-Jebel Jais True Summit (1930m)-Ghaf Summit-Galilah Trail

    This is the second time i went to the Highest point in UAE - Oman border. First one was a one way trail which starts from Wadi Lithbah and ends at Jebel Jais observation deck :-https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/highe...

    the way up is good, but way down now in poor condition. anyway very nice track, most probably will repeat
    mike51
    Followed the trail today . Thanks
    Nithin Gopi

  • UAE. Stairway to Heaven RB, RAK

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    Ann_22
    Distance
    7.10mi
    Elevation +
    3898f
    TrailRank
    77| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofUAE. Stairway to Heaven RB, RAK Photo ofUAE. Stairway to Heaven RB, RAK Photo ofUAE. Stairway to Heaven RB, RAK

    One of the most talked hike in the UAE. Hike you should not underestimate. Luckily they developed the trail and it’s now well marked path so getting lost is impossible and added some rails for safety protections for the ...

    Hi Ann, thank you for compliments😊! All the kudos for you too my friend...🙏💯🌹
    Faik Erdogan
    Hi dave , to answer your question. Not dangerous , no need ropes of hiking poles ( it would not be easier because of the...
    Lulu Roxy Punk

  • Wadi Ghalilah to Jebel Jais Route

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    Ben Robbins
    with madel_abetacion rosemarieconcepcion1981 Jayendra khobragade
    Distance
    5.71mi
    Elevation +
    4606f
    TrailRank
    72| Rating 4.61
    Photo ofWadi Ghalilah to Jebel Jais Route Photo ofWadi Ghalilah to Jebel Jais Route Photo ofWadi Ghalilah to Jebel Jais Route

    A route from the Wadi Ghalilah Dam almost straight up to Jebel Jais, with stunning views of Wadi Litibah, Wadi Ghalilah and Wadi Jais from the top, as well as all the main peaks of the Northern Emirates and Mussadam, exc...

    A lot of thanks to Ben Robbins for his descriptions of Stairway to heaven and Wadi Ghalilah! The way down the Wadi Ghal...
    vl-sher
    Hiked the trail yesterday in 6 hrs which included the walk from the top to jebel Jais viewing park ( it links to a route...
    Imke Clark
    Hi Ben, Yesterday we hiked this trail and continued towards HH Palace and further to 1935 Summit of Jais and then retur...
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

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  • Wadi Ghalilah to Jebel Jais hike, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

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    Ausra Osi
    Distance
    9.57mi
    Elevation +
    4573f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofWadi Ghalilah to Jebel Jais hike, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofWadi Ghalilah to Jebel Jais hike, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofWadi Ghalilah to Jebel Jais hike, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

    Easy to follow trail but physically demanding. Can't skip the leg day type. Not technical but there is very little leveled walking, most of the time climbing up the steps or stones or scree. So some people may find i...

    Enjoyed this trek
    Thomas Dsouza

  • Stairway to Heaven - full loop

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    Iulian P
    Distance
    10.40mi
    Elevation +
    7936f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofStairway to Heaven - full loop Photo ofStairway to Heaven - full loop Photo ofStairway to Heaven - full loop

    Marked as medium, but more as "medium ++" , because is doeble and has grip, but definitely not for people with fear of hights. Also requires to put some effort in order to finish it, since once climbed the stairs, there ...

  • Hike near RAK (towards Jebel Jais)

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    Carsten Quell
    Distance
    12.31mi
    Elevation +
    6470f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofHike near RAK (towards Jebel Jais) Photo ofHike near RAK (towards Jebel Jais) Photo ofHike near RAK (towards Jebel Jais)

    I had originally planned to go all the way to the Jebel Jais summit but cut my hike short, taking in beautiful views from an unnamed peak (as far as I know) close to an open gate demarcating the Omani/UAE border. The hik...

  • Stairway to Heaven (STH) to Galillah loop

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    Abhijit 0711
    Distance
    13.17mi
    Elevation +
    5725f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofStairway to Heaven (STH) to Galillah loop Photo ofStairway to Heaven (STH) to Galillah loop Photo ofStairway to Heaven (STH) to Galillah loop

    We started this hike from STH Right bank crossing the right bank village and further to the Jabel Jais highest point. We went down to the palace and then crossing the Jabel Jais UAE highest point. We crossed all the Jabe...

  • UAE. STH left bank loop, RAK

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    Ann_22
    Distance
    9.41mi
    Elevation +
    4849f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofUAE. STH left bank loop, RAK Photo ofUAE. STH left bank loop, RAK Photo ofUAE. STH left bank loop, RAK

    Started at 6:30am finished at 3:30pm. Hike was very challenging for me due to my leg cramps while ascending to the summit. But if you have done intense hike before, then surely this trail wouldn’t be that difficult for y...

  • Wadi Ghalilah Dam to Jebel Jais Ghaf Summit (part 1)

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    Satheesh
    Distance
    4.41mi
    Elevation +
    4583f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofWadi Ghalilah Dam to Jebel Jais Ghaf Summit (part 1) Photo ofWadi Ghalilah Dam to Jebel Jais Ghaf Summit (part 1) Photo ofWadi Ghalilah Dam to Jebel Jais Ghaf Summit (part 1)

    Wadi Ghalilah dam to Jebel Jais North Summit is a clear marked trail(we lost in between for quite some time and came back to trail at 3.5km), this is one of the trail which demand both physical and mental fitness..you ha...

  • Ghalilah dam to jabal jais

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    Muhammad Azeem
    Distance
    8.25mi
    Elevation +
    3678f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofGhalilah dam to jabal jais Photo ofGhalilah dam to jabal jais Photo ofGhalilah dam to jabal jais

    The trail begins from the ghalilah dam. There is car park and you will see track going up. It is a well marked and clear trail therefore it is particularly good for those who want to explore it on their own. Their are se...

  • Wadi Galilah - Jabel Jais - Stairway to heaven right bank

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    adding_some_extra_to_ordinary
    Distance
    15.70mi
    Elevation +
    6027f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofWadi Galilah - Jabel Jais - Stairway to heaven right bank Photo ofWadi Galilah - Jabel Jais - Stairway to heaven right bank Photo ofWadi Galilah - Jabel Jais - Stairway to heaven right bank

    The hike to Jabel Jais is lovely and easy for experienced and fit hikers... it is a steep incline tho. The tricky part is when passing the palace. First I got stoped by Omani police asking me to go back. At the end they...

    Hi Zuzanna, I followed your trail in reverse from STH Right bank and descended into Ghalilah Dam. We also touched Oman...
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

  • Stairway, Hidden Peak , Wadi Shaam

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    Wadi Bih Man
    with dylan crasto
    Distance
    10.19mi
    Elevation +
    4997f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofStairway, Hidden Peak , Wadi Shaam Photo ofStairway, Hidden Peak , Wadi Shaam Photo ofStairway, Hidden Peak , Wadi Shaam

    STH ascent to village at cliff top, L up ridge to hidden peak ( so called because you only see the peak just before you arrive ), plateau with villages, ledges taversing descemt into wadi shaam. I have done a similar ...

  • Wadi Ghalilah to Jebel Jais

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    Dan Slack
    Distance
    8.53mi
    Elevation +
    4255f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofWadi Ghalilah to Jebel Jais Photo ofWadi Ghalilah to Jebel Jais Photo ofWadi Ghalilah to Jebel Jais

    An enjoyable trail from the wadi to the north of Jebel Jais up towards the summit. The trail is clearly visible for the most part and marked relatively clearly - especially the bottom half. Due to some erosion towards ...

  • Wadi ghalilah

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    Sabith Sabarinath aka Sab
    Distance
    4.46mi
    Elevation +
    2552f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofWadi ghalilah Photo ofWadi ghalilah Photo ofWadi ghalilah

    Didn’t do the full trail ... but this is an easy long trail with an awesome elevation gain ... definitely doable for beginners too ... Am definitely coming back here ... btw I also saw a fox on my way back

  • Stairways to Heaven (reverse)

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    Vilito
    Distance
    6.26mi
    Elevation +
    5522f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofStairways to Heaven (reverse) Photo ofStairways to Heaven (reverse) Photo ofStairways to Heaven (reverse)

    Stairways to Heaven (reverse) Català (English below) ès una excursió relativament dura, sobretot pel desnivell, tot i que a nivell de dificultat tècnica no tè cap pas complicat. Un cop a dalt ens trobem unes cases a...

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    arminmahdi
    Clear path with a very steep ascent, nice scenery
    Bilal.Nabulsi

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