Oman: Musandam: Jebel Bahar - Jebel Qihwi Loop Hike.

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We hiked this trail in Dibba Musandam of Oman under the guidance of very experienced John Young who has been hiking in UAE/Oman for 4 decades.

I have marked this hike as Difficult due to the hiking area closer to Jebel Qihwi after Jebel Jebel Bahar.
The trail section from the start point till Jebel Bahar is moderate one with no exposed section.
This trail can also be hiked from the starting point to Jebel Bahar and back the same way as a moderate hike.

We hiked from the higher elevation of Jebel Qihwi plateau and first traversed around and along the valleys of the area, eventually reaching the Assasama area.

From there we further climbed up the Jebel Bahar plateau, it overlooks the Bahar village and surrounding areas. You can see all the tall mountains of Musandam range.

Later we descended from the Bahar summit, hiked on the saddle to reach the Assasama mountain again.
From there, we hiked towards the Jebel Qihwi through the vertical walls area and later climbed through a steep and loose ridge to reach the base of Qihwi summit.


Be safe, prepare well, Do not over estimate and enjoy your moments in the middle of nowhere. Take back all your rubbish with you.

Do Not Try Any Mountain Hikes If You Do Not Understand The Mountain Terrains, Dangers From Wildlife, First Aid, Hydration And Snacks, Your Own Fitness, Remote Activity Preparations, Communication Tools, Mountain Geography, Topography, Risk Factors, HSE Requirements, Hiking Risks, Fitness Level Of The Group Members.
Study All Above Matters Well Before Following Any Trails That You Find Online. Please Do Not Over Estimate Yourself.
Better Be Safe Than Put Yourself / Group In Danger And Regret Later.
Lately We Have Seen A Lot Of Unwanted Hiking Incidents That Could Have Been Avoided With Better Preparation.
Wish You All The Best.
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