Overview:
Join us in hiking through this tranquil gorge with water always flowing threaded by crystal-fed pools and striking rock formations, We wind through shaded wadi pathways, (all shaded especially in the morning, allowing us to start a bit later. Gently climb to a serene summit marked by a UAE flag, and soak in sweeping views of fertile farms and rolling Hajar ridges.
With small guided groups, safety-first ethos, and light-hearted local storytelling, this peaceful yet picturesque loop is the perfect escape for new trekkers seeking nature and solitude with UAE Trekkers. hike is also known as Wadi Qfair, and is very popular in the afternoons, but empty in the early mornings! Lots of scrambling over water features and rocks towering around you.
Beginners and Kids will also really enjoy all of the scrambling opportunities in this wadi. You will take a slower pace, and do a retrace trek with your guide if you need to. But you don’t need to worry about keeping up with anyone, you will have a guide dedicated to stay at your pace.
Intermediate Group: This group will go at a faster pace and reach the top first, allowing for you to stay at your speed with a dedicated guide that will keep you moving an ‘intermediate’ pace without as many stop or breaks as is often required for beginners.
Location & Car Access:
Just 1 hour 25 minutes from Dubai, the route begins just pulling off the main road for the entrance accessible by any standard car, with ample parking.
Distance & Duration of the Hike:
Approximately 8km one way, with roughly 300 m of elevation gain, this will take about 3.5 hours up the rocky wadi and over the top and back down the other side of the mountain.
Highlights: The first 1.5 hours of this hike will go through the steep walls of the wadi and scrambling up the small waterfalls and rocks. The incline will come just at the end when we need to climb a hill to reach the top which will take around 15 minutes. We start, as usual, to avoid the heat. After reaching the top, its all downhill!
Hiking boots are always recommended for hikes in the rocky wadis.
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.
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• Exposure to heights
• Scre
• Not a defined trail
• Involves scrambling over boulders, balance, fitness -
6:15 AM Meeting Time
6:30 AM Start the hike
10:30 AM 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: 285 DH + vat Adults; 200 DH + vat Kids
Transportation is available for additional 200 Dh