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

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  • Wadi Shah, RAK

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    7.87mi
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    2362f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofWadi Shah, RAK Photo ofWadi Shah, RAK Photo ofWadi Shah, RAK

    Very enjoyable hike with stunning scenery and surprises around every turn! Start point is about half way up the Jebel Jais mountain road via a track leading down to the wadi on the right. If taken carefully a 2wd will be...

    Not a relaxing walk (you'll be using your hands in the wadis), but saw lots of wildlife and amazing scenery in late Dece...
    Joe Zammit
    It is a remarkable trail, I did it from the Wadi Shah up, and round, and this makes it easy for the first 7k get up to t...
    David Connolly
    It is too hard to follow the track
    tfacastanheira
  • Distance
    7.71mi
    Elevation +
    2992f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWadi Shāh loop - through Musàibaat village Photo ofWadi Shāh loop - through Musàibaat village Photo ofWadi Shāh loop - through Musàibaat village

    The hike begins at the Bear Grylls Adventure camp entry. There is an open parking lot. We started just before sunrise. Note that this is an anti-clockwise loop hike. The hike begins fairly easy, with the regular Hajar...

    Went on this hike, lovely meeting the man who lives on the top of the mountain and really enjoyed the balcony walks
    jyotikase
  • Distance
    6.28mi
    Elevation +
    2149f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofUAE. Helek and Takem village loop, RAK Photo ofUAE. Helek and Takem village loop, RAK Photo ofUAE. Helek and Takem village loop, RAK

    Parked at Bear Grylls. The early the better as there is only limited spot around the area. Not for beginners hike i must say. The trail involved steep ascent, big boulders, and passing on some edges in which you must not...

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  • Jabel Yabana

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    Distance
    9.17mi
    Elevation +
    5085f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofJabel Yabana Photo ofJabel Yabana Photo ofJabel Yabana

    Jabel Yabana - Elevation gain is not more than 1310m but i had forgotten some stuff, so had to go back to the peak and so it shows additional gain. Few of the terrain are not easy, gloves are mandatory. I will recommen...

  • Hidden Oasis - 5 Villages Loop

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    Distance
    10.01mi
    Elevation +
    4278f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofHidden Oasis - 5 Villages Loop Photo ofHidden Oasis - 5 Villages Loop Photo ofHidden Oasis - 5 Villages Loop

    I have done some parts of the trail earlier ( at different days). This time tried to club them and made as a single loop. We started the balcony walk at beginning due to pervious way was washed out during the recent rai...

  • UAE. Highlander trail, RAK

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    14.78mi
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    4833f
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    49
    Photo ofUAE. Highlander trail, RAK Photo ofUAE. Highlander trail, RAK Photo ofUAE. Highlander trail, RAK

    It’s a long, moderate and steep hike! They were proper trail until hidden oasis. The path is pretty much expose so plan to start as early as possible and bring enough water with you and food! A hat, sunglasses and sunblo...

  • Helik village- Jabal yabana hike

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    Distance
    8.38mi
    Elevation +
    4249f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofHelik village- Jabal yabana hike Photo ofHelik village- Jabal yabana hike Photo ofHelik village- Jabal yabana hike

    This trail is incompletd in my wiki, while descending phone got off. On January 14th, @uaemountaingoats and @adventurearabia conquered the Jabal Yabana summit at 12:40 pm. This challenging hiking trail tests your endura...

  • Distance
    5.63mi
    Elevation +
    2126f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofSamar Trail - Extended Till Wasab Village Photo ofSamar Trail - Extended Till Wasab Village Photo ofSamar Trail - Extended Till Wasab Village

    Trail starts from Jebel Jais Lower Segment. There is poper path and steps available through out the trail. This trail passes through Nayat Village (which is the summit for the samar trail). From Nayat village, there is...

  • Distance
    6.77mi
    Elevation +
    2096f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofWadi Shah - Helek and Takem Villages Photo ofWadi Shah - Helek and Takem Villages Photo ofWadi Shah - Helek and Takem Villages

    Parking might be available at the start of the hike at Bear Grylls Explorers Camp. Save the trail before starting, since there might not be any mobile network on the hike. Do ur own research and check trails from differ...

  • Stairway Hiking - Shāh

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    5.02mi
    Elevation +
    3002f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 3.89
    Photo ofStairway Hiking - Shāh Photo ofStairway Hiking - Shāh Photo ofStairway Hiking - Shāh

    Following the locally made stairways up the mountain to a small deserted village. Then back along the zigzag track to the beginning. Some parts of the steps are difficult to follow so be observant of this. Early morning ...

    I have done this hike twice with a group. Once we reached the houses about 100 meters away from your end point. Next t...
    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    I've done this trail
    Anastasia Merkulova
    Done last weekend, if you drive a 4x4 you can park down the valley, otherwise leave the car on the Jebel Jais road. Tra...
    mikix85
  • Jabal Jais and hidden Oasis

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    6.80mi
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    3734f
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    48| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofJabal Jais and hidden Oasis Photo ofJabal Jais and hidden Oasis Photo ofJabal Jais and hidden Oasis

    A wonderful hike with archaeological and historical highlights. We parked two cars, one at the start, one one in the parking at the end of the road leading to Jabal Jais. There are a lot of old terraces and ruins all o...

    Beautiful hike, scenery stunning. Great lunch spot the Oasis itself. Bouldering moments excellent fun. We did the hike w...
    kshyva
    Can you tell me what are challenging parts in this trial I am beginner intermediate
    Shanz
    A group of us decided to hike this in reverse and took us approx 5 hours to complete with multiple stops along the route...
    LukeBro
  • Highlander Part 1

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    Distance
    15.18mi
    Elevation +
    4478f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHighlander Part 1 Photo ofHighlander Part 1 Photo ofHighlander Part 1

    Loop hike to Jebel Jais station and back through Hidden Oasis. Steep and long hike therefore rated moderate but well prepared and marked up

    Thank you so much for sharing this trail. Indeed it was a very lovely exhilarating hike.
    Ann_22
  • Distance
    7.46mi
    Elevation +
    3215f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWadi Lahsah - Musaibat Village - Hidden Oasis Loop Photo ofWadi Lahsah - Musaibat Village - Hidden Oasis Loop Photo ofWadi Lahsah - Musaibat Village - Hidden Oasis Loop

    This is the best moderate loop hike you can do associated with Hidden Oasis and I highly recommend to do this in anti-clockwise (just like I have recorded). Hidden oasis is very common and popular among UAE hikers.. m...

    See my review further up
    Capt. Morgan
    Two of us completed this trail successfully today (Anti-clockwise). It’s a scenic trail. We started by 7:30am and reache...
    Joel John
  • The Highlander - AN - UAE

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    Distance
    22.96mi
    Elevation +
    6017f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofThe Highlander - AN - UAE Photo ofThe Highlander - AN - UAE Photo ofThe Highlander - AN - UAE

    Please note, make sure you contact me on +97155-9045464 before you follow the trails recorded in my profile. since most of the trails are explorations and has risky parts.

  • Shāhha 7 villages Hike

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    Distance
    9.92mi
    Elevation +
    3458f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofShāhha 7 villages Hike Photo ofShāhha 7 villages Hike Photo ofShāhha 7 villages Hike

    Started from Shahha village to hidden oasis and went through the seven abandoned villages including Musaibat village and came down through donkey trail.⛰️⛰️⛰️

  • Ghaf Summit Upper Jebel Jais

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    Distance
    4.09mi
    Elevation +
    1444f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofGhaf Summit Upper Jebel Jais Photo ofGhaf Summit Upper Jebel Jais Photo ofGhaf Summit Upper Jebel Jais

    Ghaf Summit of Jebel Jais, started from View Deck Park and ended at Last parking on end of the road. The Hike starts from the "Jebel Jais Viewing Deck Park" as mentioned in Google maps. Ghaf Summit of Jebel Jais, s...

    We didn’t complete the whole trail but enjoyed the part we did. Clearly marked trail.
    eralyilmaz
  • UAE. Hidden Oasis, RAK

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    Distance
    4.74mi
    Elevation +
    1076f
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    46
    Photo ofUAE. Hidden Oasis, RAK Photo ofUAE. Hidden Oasis, RAK Photo ofUAE. Hidden Oasis, RAK

    Hidden Oasis RAK is a beautiful hike. Normally within 4kms you’ll reach the summit which is the highlight of this hike the Hidden Oasis. December might not be the best month to visit this place as we haven’t seen the exp...

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