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

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  • Wadi Shawka Full Loop with three summits, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

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    anton_hkng
    with Jim Geoshua Bactad
    Distance
    5.12mi
    Elevation +
    1220f
    TrailRank
    79| Rating 4.56
    Photo ofWadi Shawka Full Loop with three summits, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofWadi Shawka Full Loop with three summits, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofWadi Shawka Full Loop with three summits, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

    It is a classic wadi Shawka full loop route with a small deviation. It is a clean route since you can see a well-defined trail the whole way. There are many trails and intersections around, but this GPS track is absolute...

    I have done this trail.
    dadda27
    Great trail, take more water
    A m hkng
    As mentioned easy to follow trail, nice scenery 👍🏽
    Abdulla J

  • Sharīyah Loop - Wadi Showkah Dam to Pools

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    longlifestories
    Distance
    6.03mi
    Elevation +
    1424f
    TrailRank
    63| Rating 3.33
    Photo ofSharīyah Loop - Wadi Showkah Dam to Pools Photo ofSharīyah Loop - Wadi Showkah Dam to Pools Photo ofSharīyah Loop - Wadi Showkah Dam to Pools

    Fantastic day in the mountains and wadi! The stairs from the dam to the first peak were a great workout. Plenty of viewing decks along the way for some respite. Would caution against the advanced-level detour unless yo...

  • Showkah dam and pools circuit

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    Keith James Robertson
    Distance
    4.86mi
    Elevation +
    728f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofShowkah dam and pools circuit Photo ofShowkah dam and pools circuit Photo ofShowkah dam and pools circuit

    An easy hike although the steps at the beginning will test your legs and lungs initially. Views on this route are excellent and the trail is varied. Can be done in Summer with an early enough start.

    Lovely trail, had the pool to myself for half an hour before the crowds built up on Friday morning. The first part with ...
    maverickmu

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  • Showkah Dam Steps Short Loop #1

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    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with Maggie Roche
    Distance
    2.30mi
    Elevation +
    469f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofShowkah Dam Steps Short Loop #1 Photo ofShowkah Dam Steps Short Loop #1 Photo ofShowkah Dam Steps Short Loop #1

    In my opinion, this particular trail is the shortest loop in Showkha that also gives you a good opportunity to climb the 700 Cemented Stairs and try some Hiking for beginners. The View of the area from the Staircase top...

    Thanks!
    Priyadarshi Mishra

  • Shawka dam

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    manish thakare
    Distance
    6.25mi
    Elevation +
    814f
    TrailRank
    54| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofShawka dam Photo ofShawka dam Photo ofShawka dam

    Easy trail following small canyon. Hiking shoes recommended cause there are quite many rocks. We saw a farm and 10 camels on the tail which was a fantastic experience. The whole trail is 5 km depending on pace can take f...

    👏👏👏
    amirhasan hosseini

  • Wadi Showka Dam full loop

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    Satheesh
    Distance
    4.42mi
    Elevation +
    1234f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofWadi Showka Dam full loop Photo ofWadi Showka Dam full loop Photo ofWadi Showka Dam full loop

    Showka dam loop is a clean and well defined trail. we started our hike from the stairways and followed the route all the way back to dam again. Initial steps were steep and it gives momentum for remaining trail. due to m...

    2nd time in showka, this different path from the first one. Done this trail alone today. Thank you.
    oimrairs
    Amazing
    svgold
    Nice trail - stairs at the start are tough but rest is moderate with a few hairy bits!
    spaye

  • Wadi Shawka dam to pools hike

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    Ausra Osi
    Distance
    4.84mi
    Elevation +
    436f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 4.79
    Photo ofWadi Shawka dam to pools hike Photo ofWadi Shawka dam to pools hike Photo ofWadi Shawka dam to pools hike

    CHECK MY BLOG POST BY FOLLOWING THE LINK BELLOW (view more)- it has all you need to know info about this hike with many pictures to get you hooked. Showka dam to Showka pools hike is an easy yet very picturesque hike ...

    Well marked and the trail pictures of spots helped us navigate our way very well
    Haroon Rasheed
    Easy to follow and nice views. If I come again I will probably skip the pieces on the car road and go for the hike trail...
    kull1n
    I have done this trail early morning... went slightly off trail after hut. In return we haven't followed trail but inste...
    Gabbar_AG

  • Wadi Shawka trek

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    Ramit Sharma
    Distance
    5.43mi
    Elevation +
    1726f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofWadi Shawka trek Photo ofWadi Shawka trek Photo ofWadi Shawka trek

    A nice way to explore the Shawka area. This particular trek is of moderate difficulty. We took some detours. Overall a good weekend experience. Best time is morning before Sunrise

    Loved it!
    Nikita Rybakov
    Nice place for a short walk
    Shadi Mohammed

  • Big loop wadi shouka solo

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    ali med
    Distance
    13.62mi
    Elevation +
    2001f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofBig loop wadi shouka solo Photo ofBig loop wadi shouka solo Photo ofBig loop wadi shouka solo

    Very hard trail, at least for me, very long for 1 day. I run out of water and my phone battery died before completion. I closed the loop following wadi shouka till the dam. I will add description later 😉

  • Shawlker loop

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    bevan
    Distance
    5.88mi
    Elevation +
    1293f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofShawlker loop Photo ofShawlker loop Photo ofShawlker loop

    Fairly easy walk with some down hill jogging... Initial loop we had a dog who was more than fine, then elevated (minus dog) for some great views and mostly downhill end

    A beautiful short hike - thank you
    Balchin

  • Shawkah Full Loop Solo

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    oimrairs
    Distance
    4.84mi
    Elevation +
    1437f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofShawkah Full Loop Solo Photo ofShawkah Full Loop Solo Photo ofShawkah Full Loop Solo

    View in showka can never be compared. Second hike to this place but solo this time and doing the full loop which is totally different from the previous visit(hiked to pools) Parked the car before the round about, take t...

  • Wadi Showka - Mother Hump

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    Ghaf Tree Diaries
    with Michelle Hopkins-Jones
    Distance
    4.73mi
    Elevation +
    883f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 4.83
    Photo ofWadi Showka - Mother Hump Photo ofWadi Showka - Mother Hump Photo ofWadi Showka - Mother Hump

    Park on the approach road to the dam car park, and walk around the dam to the start of the steps. After about 20-30 steps up there is a trail that goes off to the right. The trail is well-maintained and clear all the way...

    We did this in a reverse way. Thanks for uploading this nice trail.
    chandanau
    We took the stairs from the dam and followed the waypoint in the middle up to the end. The waypoint is accurate and the ...
    rochelle medrano
    Thanks for uploading this! Easy to follow and we enjoyed the route. :)
    Emma E

  • Wadi Shawka Showka full loop, Pools

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    Tamer1984
    Distance
    6.62mi
    Elevation +
    1250f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofWadi Shawka Showka full loop, Pools Photo ofWadi Shawka Showka full loop, Pools Photo ofWadi Shawka Showka full loop, Pools

    The track is for kids from 10 years onwards. Parking reachable by sedan cars after the roundabout. Washroom available at the start. All trails are properly marked. Steep climb on the stairs to the flag will give u a ...

  • Showka Dam, Stairs, Pools, full loop

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    Iulian P
    Distance
    6.92mi
    Elevation +
    1575f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofShowka Dam, Stairs, Pools, full loop Photo ofShowka Dam, Stairs, Pools, full loop Photo ofShowka Dam, Stairs, Pools, full loop

    Parking reachable by sedan cars after the roundabout (it can get crowded). Washroom available at the start. All trails are properly marked. Steep climb on the stairs to the flag will give u a bird's-eye view of the area...

    Nice for training (3 mountains)
    JSIP

  • The Wadi Explorer.

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    viajerolucero
    Distance
    7.77mi
    Elevation +
    1224f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofThe Wadi Explorer. Photo ofThe Wadi Explorer. Photo ofThe Wadi Explorer.

    Just an explorative route. In and out of wadis. Gentle hills mostly with a handful of loose-rock climbs that weren’t so bad. Just a small bit of scrambling. Definitely need hiking boots or trail runners. Plenty of sharp ...

    An easy hours drive from Dubai and just as easy to find the beginning of the route. This is relatively easy walk with a ...
    jemsal

  • Shawka mountain trail

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    Meer Waheeth
    Distance
    5.29mi
    Elevation +
    1125f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofShawka mountain trail Photo ofShawka mountain trail Photo ofShawka mountain trail

    To go the place you can type showka dam in Google Maps. Just park the vehicle before the roudabout near the management office building. To the left side you will find trail entrance. Total there are 7 nos of rest are...

  • Showkah Dam Full Loop

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    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with samu ureda
    Distance
    5.88mi
    Elevation +
    1385f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofShowkah Dam Full Loop Photo ofShowkah Dam Full Loop Photo ofShowkah Dam Full Loop

    Search on Google Maps for "Wadi Showka Dam Park" Parking Spot here. 25.104378, 56.042166 There are Restrooms too. Small park for Kids and Family area available nearby. Barbecue facility is also there in the Wadi sect...

    Excellent trail. Thx.
    Keith James Robertson

  • Shawka Dam and Wadi - Sharjah

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    Rdrake101
    Distance
    8.64mi
    Elevation +
    988f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofShawka Dam and Wadi - Sharjah Photo ofShawka Dam and Wadi - Sharjah Photo ofShawka Dam and Wadi - Sharjah

    A great trail with a few steep scrambles on loose rocks but nothing technical so if you're fit then this is well worth doing as there are lots to see... Beautiful rock pools which you can swim in, many different types of...

    We are regular hikers but found the part on top of the mountain extremely risky and dangerous, due to very loose stones ...
    rajeshkolakkal

  • Wadi Shawka loop

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    HikerWolf
    with Karthik Siripalli Gautam Rajwani
    Distance
    4.43mi
    Elevation +
    988f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofWadi Shawka loop Photo ofWadi Shawka loop Photo ofWadi Shawka loop

    The trail begins will a climb of 685+ concrete/stone slabs steps, which take you up a hill that offers a stunning sunrise view. This is the most difficult part of the hike, however, offers a great cardio exercise! Highl...

  • Wadi shawqa p1

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    Hossein Taheri
    Distance
    9.44mi
    Elevation +
    846f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofWadi shawqa p1 Photo ofWadi shawqa p1 Photo ofWadi shawqa p1

    Battery died on the returing way so i had to record the rest with my other phone. It was fun nice view. The important thing u should have enough water with u

  • Wadi Showka, RAK Hiking Trail

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    Susanna Fernandes
    Distance
    5.05mi
    Elevation +
    1358f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofWadi Showka, RAK Hiking Trail Photo ofWadi Showka, RAK Hiking Trail Photo ofWadi Showka, RAK Hiking Trail

    A easy trail with breathtaking views of the Hajjar mountain range and the Showka Dam. I wouldn’t suggest using the stairs as they are a challenge. We were on the search for the pools but found none probably due to the t...

  • Wadi Shawka Dam

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    HindHikes (Musafir -NK)
    Distance
    2.77mi
    Elevation +
    764f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofWadi Shawka Dam Photo ofWadi Shawka Dam Photo ofWadi Shawka Dam

    One of best Hiking and Trail... To start your hiking one can take either of 3 routes. Man made Steps made or rocks and cement, 2nd starts Opp main parking area before Dam office ( easier), 3rd from base of the Dam. Thi...

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