Ain Alsheria
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 5.04 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,470 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 1,470 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,756 ft
- TrailRank
-
85
4.7
- Min elevation
- 868 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 3 hours one minute
- Time
- 4 hours 27 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1546
- Uploaded
- December 25, 2020
- Recorded
- December 2020
near Şidaqah, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)
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Itinerary description
Another hidden gem in UAE!
Well, first of all i have to mention Fujairah adventures once again for renovating the historic places and making adventurous activities related to them.. There are a number of trails they made / renovate recently including the Ain Alsheria Geological Trail..
The trail is relatively easy but i did rate it as moderate since we deviated a bit and went to the top of a mountain. There is well laid trail path in almost the areas but i still recommend to follow wikiloc.
The beginning of the trail is more ascent than descent, so continue with steady and slow pace..The path is beautiful with multicolored and gigantic rocks.. The highlight of the trail is the giant rock which comes around the middle of the trail with ancient inscriptions and drawings / petroglyphs.. This must be thousands of years old.. There is a mountain peak next to this rock, its not not a part of the trail but we tried to go there and get on top of it to see the view and gain some elevation.. This is optional, you can skip it and continue the trail as well..
Even the route to the hiking area is such a beautiful way.. You will be coming through the road towards Jebel Yibir.. Just be careful while driving as the road is broken at the edges in some areas.. Later You will drive about 3km on muddy road.. Its quite steep as well.. But sedan car can go.. if you drive carefully you can park as close as 50m to the starting point.. (25.606079893373643, 56.152574450193484). You can alos park next to the farm which is about 100-150m before the trail..
However this muddy road may get damaged and become not suitable for sedan if there is rain or flood.. so be prepared..
Parking : (25.606079893373643, 56.152574450193484) sedan cars with careful driving
Difficulty : Easy to moderate
Highlight : Rock with ancient inscriptions and petroglyphs, multi colored rocks
Well, first of all i have to mention Fujairah adventures once again for renovating the historic places and making adventurous activities related to them.. There are a number of trails they made / renovate recently including the Ain Alsheria Geological Trail..
The trail is relatively easy but i did rate it as moderate since we deviated a bit and went to the top of a mountain. There is well laid trail path in almost the areas but i still recommend to follow wikiloc.
The beginning of the trail is more ascent than descent, so continue with steady and slow pace..The path is beautiful with multicolored and gigantic rocks.. The highlight of the trail is the giant rock which comes around the middle of the trail with ancient inscriptions and drawings / petroglyphs.. This must be thousands of years old.. There is a mountain peak next to this rock, its not not a part of the trail but we tried to go there and get on top of it to see the view and gain some elevation.. This is optional, you can skip it and continue the trail as well..
Even the route to the hiking area is such a beautiful way.. You will be coming through the road towards Jebel Yibir.. Just be careful while driving as the road is broken at the edges in some areas.. Later You will drive about 3km on muddy road.. Its quite steep as well.. But sedan car can go.. if you drive carefully you can park as close as 50m to the starting point.. (25.606079893373643, 56.152574450193484). You can alos park next to the farm which is about 100-150m before the trail..
However this muddy road may get damaged and become not suitable for sedan if there is rain or flood.. so be prepared..
Parking : (25.606079893373643, 56.152574450193484) sedan cars with careful driving
Difficulty : Easy to moderate
Highlight : Rock with ancient inscriptions and petroglyphs, multi colored rocks
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Easy nice hike
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Completed this track 3 weeks ago. We were group of 8. Different fitness levels. We all completed it. I personally enjoyed it. It's easy with lots of beautiful views.. the colours of the mountains was very beautiful
Thanks for the feedback
Hello Manish! Planning to go this weekend along with my friends. I never been to this place so im just wondering if this is well marked trail?
Yes this is marked trail. However to reach to the starting point is bit tricky since you may loose GPS.So recommended to download the offline map.you can call me for more details 525705077
Yes i have downloaded offline map. If i will follow your trailhead that will leads me directly to the parking area close to the starting point am i right?
Yes if you follow trailhead u will reach to parking area....
Thanks Manish i will follow your trail in wikiloc
I also recommend to start the hike early so you can get good parking spot and avoid exposure to sun
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It was a great hike, the place was beautiful. I followed your trail mine took 7.45km 😁
Thanks for the feedback
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Easy most places, moderate in some areas only
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This is my fourth trail and the best one by far, for mountain views.
My advice to future hikers - go up the peak near the archaeological dig, only if you are very fit. If you are not, either skip this peak or return towards the start point after coming down from the peak.
Hello I’m
Roberto, just moved to UAE as surgeon at kings college and looking for friends who can help me doing trekking here.
Hope to join some experienced
Many thanks
Rob
Hello guys
New to wikiloc community!
I am planning to do this hike on Saturday, 25th February, 2023.
Would be glad if anyone is able to join.
Thanks a lot
Have a wonderful day!
I just did this loop today, it was really enjoyable - many thanks for posting this with the good description & coordinates. I just did navigate to trailhead with waze and it worked great.
I would question whether you'd want to do this in a sedan though (especially if you like your car), due to the very steep sections where I'd imagine it could be pretty tricky with front wheel drive on gravel if you lose momentum. There's also probably 3-4 points where you might ground out underneath the car and get some scrapes.