Sharīyah Loop - Wadi Showkah Dam to Pools
Ibilbideko argazkiak
Egilea
Ibilbidearen estatistikak
- Distantzia
- 9,71 km
- Desnibel positiboa
- 434 m
- Zailtasun maila
- Ertaina
- Desnibel negatiboa
- 434 m
- Gehieneko garaiera
- 484 m
- TrailRank
- 63
- Gutxieneko garaiera
- 288 m
- Ibilbide mota
- Zirkularrak
- Denbora mugimenduan
- 3 ordu 22 minutu
- Iraupena
- 6 ordu 8 minutu
- Koordenatuak
- 1748
- Noiz igoa
- 4 de enero de 2021
- Noiz egina
- enero 2021
Nondik gertu: Sharīyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
Ikusita 4419 aldiz, jaitsita 198 aldiz
Ibilbideko argazkiak
Bidearen deskribapena
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 you are an experienced hiker in this terrain; especially if you have small kids. (This detour was on the big descent.) Alas, we needed to get from the ridge down to the wadi; in order to find the pools. Thankfully, my husband has been hiking in the region for over 20 years so we were able to safely traverse this.
I would recommend following our trek in reverse should you wish to shorten the journey to the pools, as well as make it easier for the family. Some portions of that trail were along a ledge, so just be mindful.
Otherwise, apart from the stairs, it was a very leisurely hike. Including the stairs, it was great fun. Enjoy!
"Take nothing but pictures.
Leave nothing but footprints.
Kill nothing but time." ~John Kay
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 you are an experienced hiker in this terrain; especially if you have small kids. (This detour was on the big descent.) Alas, we needed to get from the ridge down to the wadi; in order to find the pools. Thankfully, my husband has been hiking in the region for over 20 years so we were able to safely traverse this.
I would recommend following our trek in reverse should you wish to shorten the journey to the pools, as well as make it easier for the family. Some portions of that trail were along a ledge, so just be mindful.
Otherwise, apart from the stairs, it was a very leisurely hike. Including the stairs, it was great fun. Enjoy!
"Take nothing but pictures.
Leave nothing but footprints.
Kill nothing but time." ~John Kay
Bideguneak
Aparkalekua
Ikuspegia
443 m
There are a few viewing platforms along the stairs. For families with younger kids, be warned that there are no railings.
Argazkia
400 m
Photo
Clearly we have gone off-piste to try and rejoin a trail that we didn't understand was in the valley
Ibaia
Aterpe irekia
Hondakinak
Arriskua
336 m
Waterhose hazard
On the final stretch from the trail to the stairs, numerous water hoses cross the trail. Careful!
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Nahi izanez gero iruzkin bat utzi edo baloratu ibilbide hau
Thank you for sharing. Is this doable for a solo hiker?
Are dogs allowed here?
@Madalina Maldalina: yes, dogs are allowed 😊
@iamdabawenya: yes, it is doable for a solo hiker.
But please read my note in the description about the caution ⚠️ on the 2nd descent. We were following another hiker's trail not realising that their journey was down below, while we were trekking along the ridge. So we had to take an advanced-level detour down a steep slope with loose rock. There are many other trails in the area along a similar route, without that bit.
Enjoy and be safe! 😊
Hello @iamdabswenya
Please advice !
how do I know which trail to follow in order not to go on the advanced level detour?
Hello, apologies for my late reply. If you look at the elevation graph for this hike, please find the first small descent after the first big climb.
If you click on the waypoint photos, one of them.shows a crossroads. Instead of going straight and climbing again, take the right turn instead and follow that. It will link you to the trail.
If you are worried, head towards the Emirates Adventures Camp (on google maps). There will be overlap on that route with the portion of our hike heading to the pool.
Hi is there anyway to get to the pools without doing the stairs at the beginning ? Thanks
@kim - yes, start at the Emirates Adventures Camp (on Google maps). :)