King Talal Dam Trail - loop (amazing views!)
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- Distance
- 9.58 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,005 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 2,005 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,743 ft
- TrailRank
-
49
4.1
- Min elevation
- 717 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 3 hours 20 minutes
- Time
- 4 hours 4 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2660
- Uploaded
- November 7, 2020
- Recorded
- November 2020
near Al Maşţabah, Jerash (Jordan)
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Itinerary description
Must do! Easy to reach from Amman for a nice day trip.
The track heads through the countryside onto the crest of the hill with dramatic views over the King Talal Dam and beyond.
You can extend the hike as much as you want (we decided at some point to return).
The track heads through the countryside onto the crest of the hill with dramatic views over the King Talal Dam and beyond.
You can extend the hike as much as you want (we decided at some point to return).
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Easy to follow
Scenery
Moderate
We did half of the hike but nice one
Hiiiii from which point can we start?
Coming from Amman can you tell me where to head?
Hello Wasan! You can park your car here and start the trail: https://goo.gl/maps/qZBVup6wc3CxsRGf9 enjoy!!
Thanks a lot 😊
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Easy to follow
Scenery
Experts only
1st km ok☑️
2nd totally not ok, no road, need to go back at 2,5km because no way to continue and very slippery.
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Easy to follow
Scenery
Difficult
First kilometre is fine, can follow the trail and there are beautiful views.
After that, the scenery remains breathtaking, but kilometres 2 and 3 are extremely difficult in places and quite dangerous. The path disappears at many points and you have to clamber along the side of steep dirt slopes.
We decided only to do the first large loop. Once you hit the half way point (~3km), the paths are easy to follow, but quite steep uphill.
At points along the path you might encounter semi domesticated dogs that will bark at you. As long as you keep your distance and walk on, they will leave you alone.
It’s a beautiful hike, but I would only recommend doing it with an experienced guide or if you are good at climbing!