Overview of the Hidden Camel Trails;
Just an hour drive from Dubai and you reach the mountains! The backcountry hills of Showka have some hidden trails that are not often used which is why we love them! An easy trek over rocks and some trails for 2.5 hours. This trek is designed for people who are just starting their hiking journeys, slow pace and lots of time for photos and rest for hydration breaks. There are options to take more hills or less hills, depending on the group. We will take a very slow pace with lots of time to adjust to the heat. The plan is to gain less than 100m elevation gain and a maximum of 7KM over 2.5 hours, and keep everyone at an enjoyable pace.
Location & Car Access:
Just 1 hour from Dubai. We will park in the same parking lot as Showka Dam.
Distance & Duration of the Hike:
Approximately 7KM loop trail, with a maximum of 50 m of elevation gain over the entire trek, this will take about 2.5 hours to complete the circuit.
Highlights: We start going around the back of the mountain towards the dam and entering into the wadi. We will stop here for a nice break and snack. We will end doing the lesser walked part of the wadi and return on a different route back to the cars for a loop circuit avoiding too much elevation.
Hiking boots are always recommended but trail runners ok for this hike which is on excellent trails.
What We Provide
Small groups! We usually have groups of less than 10 hikers, maximum 15 with 2 guides to ensure everyone hikes at their own pace and nobody is ever hiking alone feeling ‘left behind’
Guides who are experienced and certified in Wilderness First Aid and registered with Fujairah Adventures.
A hiking backpack with as much water as you need 2-3, electrolytes and a hearty snack at the top.
Post-hike refreshment: chilled juice and cold water upon return to the cars is a 3.5 hour one way hike with the option to retrace after 2 hours along the same path if anyone needs to do so. the hills of Khor Fakkan on a great trail and reach 2 summits after some heart-thumping hills with a comfortable sandy trail. Get a great workout with switchbacks and 2 30 minute summit climbs along with amazing views! Just 1.5 hours from Dubai. will also take our route to avoid the hills if necessary to avoid heat exhaustion so expect a casual hike to get adjusted to the heat, get used to carrying water and enjoy being outside again!
If you have done this with us in the past, this will be an entirely new route in order to avoid the car shuttle off road section.
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• We expect people. to join this hike that have never been hiking before and are excited to get out and kick off their hiking journeys. There are no expectations about fitness or experience but you can expect to find these elements on the hike:
• Scree on a downhill and uneven terrain
Some defined trails, other times not a defined or flat trail
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3:30 PM Meeting Time
4:00 PM Start the hike
7:00 PM Finish hike -
What’s Included
A hearty snack, juice and electrolytes
Experienced and certified mountain guide (English speaking)
Guides will not ever touch you, pull or push you up, but will coach you to do it yourself.
Guides are fully qualified to assist in any emergency with their advanced first aid skills, and their full first aid kit.
What to Bring
— 2 liters of water and a water bladder
— backpack with waist and chest strap
— hiking boots
— shorts or comfortable hiking pants/leggings
— Sun Protection (Hat/Glasses
Cost: 275 DH + vat Adults; 200 DH + vat Kids
Transportation is available for additional 200 Dh per person
(non refundable)